Associate Finance Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Somalia manages the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), a pooled fund supporting life-saving interventions. The Associate Finance Officer, reporting to the SHF Finance Officer, supports the SHF's Accountability Framework implementation and works collaboratively with OCHA Somalia and cluster staff. The role involves extensive travel within Somalia to provide financial and communication support.
Job Purpose
The Associate Finance Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the effective financial management and accountability of the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF). This position contributes to ensuring timely and compliant allocation and disbursement of funds for life-saving humanitarian interventions in Somalia. The officer will review budgets, financial reports, and grant agreements, conduct financial spot-checks, and support audits. Additionally, the role involves assisting with communication and external relations activities, including preparing donor materials and managing online content, to demonstrate the impact of SHF-funded projects and maintain accountability to stakeholders and affected populations.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive support for the allocation and financial management of the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), including reviewing project budgets, grant agreements, and budget amendments. Ensure compliance with SHF guidelines and UN Financial Rules and Regulations by reviewing interim and final financial reports and supporting documents. Manage fund disbursement and partner refunds, and review audit reports. Support the implementation of the SHF Accountability Framework through financial spot-checks and facilitating audits. Liaise with partners and OCHA staff to verify expenditures and assist with financial documentation submission. Contribute to monitoring plans and participate in field project monitoring. Facilitate knowledge sharing on finance and M&E best practices. Provide support for communication and external relations activities, including preparing public information materials, donor reports, and managing the SHF website and social media presence.
Work Experience
A Master's degree holder is not required to have prior professional experience. A minimum of two years of relevant national or international experience in finance, accounting, or auditing is required. Experience with internal control systems, accounting/auditing tools, communications tasks, computers, accounting information systems, Microsoft Office, and web-based management systems is desirable or required.
Skills
Professionalism, Communication, Creativity, Accountability, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork, knowledge of humanitarian response, public information, financial management, accounting, auditing, and IT systems.