The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Myanmar is seeking qualified local applicants to fill the following posts:
Title
1. Senior Programme/Admin Assistant (LICA)
2. Senior Data Management Assistant
3. Assistant Admin/Finance Officer (in replacement capacity)
Location
1. Loikaw
2. Mawlamyine
3. Yangon
The detailed Terms of Reference for these positions and UN-P-11 forms are available on request from UNHCR offices in Maungdaw, Buthidaung, Mawlamyine, Sittwe, Loikaw, Myitkyina and Yangon.
Please send applications to: the Administrative/Finance Officer, UNHCR Representation in Myanmar, 287 Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township, or by email to myaya@unhcr.org not later than COB 28 May 2013, submitting the application together with complete duly filled and signed UN-P11 form and referring clearly to the vacancy notice number as advertised. Only short listed candidates will be individually notified. UNHCR is an equal opportunity employer. You may visit our website at www.unhcr.org
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES OFFICE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE IN MYANMAR Internal/External Vacancy Notice Number: HCR/YGN/13/055
Post Title : Assistant Admin./Finance Officer (in replacement capacity)
Post Number : 10013577
Post Level : NOA
Post Duration : Initially one year, renewable annually
Duty Station : Yangon, Myanmar
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Admin/Finance Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Monitor the day-to-day personnel and administrative operations of the offices.
• Review financial reports and monitor to ensure that expenditures are in line with approved Administrative Budgets.
• Assists in the preparation of the administrative budget and staffing, and ensure timely submission to HQ in order to meet disbursement needs.
• Make sure that the monthly financial reconciliation reports are submitted to Headquarters in time and have sufficient funds in the banks.
• Make recommendations to the Administrative/Finance Officer on all budgetary and financial matters.
• Managing the cash flow to ensure funds are available for replenishment to Field Offices as well as for administrative and project payment.
• Participates in the recruitment and training of General Service staff for specialized and non-specialized work and assign General Service staff to meet work requirements.
• Supervises/maintenance activities relating to the office and compound, fleet of vehicles and other services.
• Briefs international staff on general administrative matters, provide advice and ensure administrative support as required.
• Draft correspondence, reports, evaluations and justifications as required on general administrative/personnel matters.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of staff that falls within the supervision of the post.
• Act as in-charge of Admin./Finance Unit while Admin./Finance Officer is away.
• Participates and represents as UNHCR in UN agencies administrative meetings
• Undertakes other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Knowledge and skills:
University degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, Economics or related field, OR university degree in another field combined with a professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent) Excellent computer skills; Communications and coordination skills; Team Spirit; Cultural sensitivity;
Experience:
Minimum of 4 years of previous job experience with at least 2 years of job experience relevant to the functions of the post.
Language:
Proficiency in English and Myanmar language essential. Knowledge of another UN Language an asset
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Requirements: For internal UNHCR candidates;
1. Only staff members who have served for a minimum of one year in their present post will be eligible to apply for vacancies.
2. For staff members applying for a higher post, minimum required seniority-in-grade should be complied.
3. Former UNHCR GS staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.
Applications should be addressed directly to: the Administrative/Finance Officer, UNHCR
Representation in Myanmar, 287 Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township, or by email to myaya@unhcr.org not later than COB 28 May 2013, submitting the application together with complete duly filled and signed UN-P11 form and referring clearly to the vacancy notice number as advertised.
Only short listed candidates will be individually notified.
UNHCR Representation in Myanmar, Yangon, 15 May 2013
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES OFFICE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE IN MYANMAR
Internal/External Vacancy Notice Number: HCR/YGN/13/054
Post Title : Senior Data Management Assistant
Post Number : 10003185
Post Level : GL-5
Post Duration : One Year, renewable annually
Duty Station: Mawlamyine
1. Duties and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office, the incumbent performs the following duties:
Data Management:

• Assist in collecting information from a variety of sources, organize data and information collected and maintain records and documents concerning projects in south-eastern Myanmar;
• Generate maps for the areas of interest in south-eastern Myanmar by highlighting operational significance and accessibility;
• Conduct mapping training for field staff to build/enhance their capacity;
• Assist the Head of Field Office to establish a synergized database in line with project profiles, village/community profiles and protection intake form and update it regularly;
• Provide guidance and assistance to the community facilitators in gathering and analyzing data and information collected in the field;
• Conduct surveys, household interviews and other assessments with persons of concern in the operational area using participatory approach;
• Provide inputs on country operations plan and budget proposals; Field:
  

• Undertake regular field visits to assist the Head of Field Office in monitoring and reporting on the implementation of UNHCR programmes including those implemented by partners;
• Mobilize communities to encourage and enhance community interest and participation in the project activities, and to build strategic partnership relationships;
• Maintain regular contacts/relationship with local authorities and implementing partners as requested;
• Maintain linkages with relevant organizations/NGOs;
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, project documents and submissions by providing timely and appropriate information;
• Provide periodic monitoring reports, including observations, findings, and make recommendations/suggestions for improvement to the supervisor;
• Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information and translate documents and correspondence;
• Facilitate related liaison activities as necessary;
• Performs other duties as required;

2.Qualifications required
Knowledge and skills: Completion of secondary education. University degree or equivalent certificate training in Geographic Information System (GIS);
Experience in Results Based Management, Data Management and Reporting; Advanced computer skills, familiarity with Excel and Microsoft Access and knowledge of GIS and SPSS desirable; Strong communication skills (spoken, written and presentational), including the ability to produce written reports in a clear, concise style; Coordination skills; Team spirit; Cultural sensitivity. Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience.
Language:Very good knowledge of written and spoken English and Myanmar. Knowledge of Karen/Mon language is an advantage.
Eligibility Requirements:
For internal UNHCR candidates;
1. Only staff members who have served for a minimum of one year in their present post will be eligible to apply for vacancies.
2. For staff members applying for a higher post, minimum required seniority-in-grade should be complied.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNHCR Representation in Myanmar, 287 Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township, or by email to myaya@unhcr.org not later than COB 28 May 2013, submitting the application together with complete duly filled and signed UN-P11 form and referring clearly to the vacancy notice number as advertised.
Only short listed candidates will be individually notified.
UNHCR Representation in Myanmar, Yangon, 15 May 2013
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES OFFICE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE IN MYANMAR
Internal/External Vacancy Notice Number: HCR/YGN/13/053 (Re-advertisement)
Post Title : Senior Programme/Administrative Assistant
Post Number : Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA)
Post Level : GL-5
Post Duration : until 31 December 2013 (with possible extension)
Duty Station : Loikaw, South East
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Field Officer, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

• Interpretation and processing of entitlements, issuance of contracts and maintenance of various personnel records and files;
• Review requests for travel, make airline bookings, request price quotations from travel agent, determine applicable class of travel;
• Certify and prepare request for payment and ensure that all payments are settled to the relevant suppliers;
• Prepare travel authorization in accordance with rules and procedures;
• Maintain files and records related to travel;
• Attends meetings on day-to-day admin. matters; administers the movement of local staff members, their attendance, leave plan, overtime, etc.
• Assists in the preparation of inventory records of non-expendable equipment for UNHCR and Implementing Partners with submission to Hqs;
• Selects and enters data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data;
• Collects, registers and maintains information on project activities by reviewing reports and through first-hand sources;
• Monitor project/programme activities by reviewing and analyzing a variety of records and reports, especially budgets and financial implementation.
• Make logistics and administrative arrangements for staff members' travel on mission;
• Any other responsibilities/functions deemed necessary by the supervisor/or Head of Field Office in order to meet the level of the services of the organization;

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Knowledge and skills: Completion of secondary education and/or University Degree preferably in business administration or other related training certificates; Strong communication skills (spoken, written and presentational), including the ability to produce written reports in a clear, concise manner;
Experience:A minimum of four years of progressively responsible work experience in Admin/Finance/Programme or related field; Good knowledge of written and spoken English and Myanmar. Knowledge of any local dialects of the operational area will be an advantage.
Language:Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Please declare if you have any immediate relative currently working with any UN agencies. UNHCR is an equal opportunity employer and regrets its inability to reply individually or attend to telephone queries on the advertised posts.
UNHCR Representation in Myanmar, 287 Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township, or by email to myaya@unhcr.org not later than COB 28 May 2013, submitting the application together with complete duly filled and signed UN-P11 form and referring clearly to the vacancy notice number as advertised. Only short listed candidates will be individually notified.
UNHCR Representation in Myanmar, Yangon, 15 May 2013

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