The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Finance Assistant  Grants.

Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer- Grants & Budget the Finance Assistant, Grants role is to provide financial management services in managing the grants and contribute to the smooth running of the grants administration.

Required Skills and Competencies

1. Experience in the financial management of projects financed by development partners such as EU, GIZ, BMGF, AFDB and the World Bank.
2. A good understanding of Accounting Standards and reporting frameworks such as IPSAS (ACCA, CIMA, and CPA are added advantages).
3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills as well as a good understanding of office practices and procedures.
4. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm and commitment.
5. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with various individuals and institutions.
6. Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
7. Excellent communication and writing skills.
8. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
9. Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
10. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
11. Good analytical, planning and organisational skills
12. Proficiency in the use of computer applications, MS Office, especially MS Excel and SAP ERP.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a college diploma in Accounting, Finance, Banking and Commerce with a minimum of five (5) years progressive working experience in a busy finance or accounting function within the public sector, multilateral institutions, international, non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and / or internationally.

Application: To apply, please submit the following:

1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$19,701.71 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing Allowance ($16,813.44 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to the internationally recruited staff of the African Union to internationally recruited staff of the African Union

Applications​​​​​​​ must be received not later than Monday, 23 September 2024.

Click below to register and apply:

https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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