Finance Assistant

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Mission and objectives

UNAMA was established in 2002 as a Political/ Peacebuilding Mission, exceptionally) directed and supported by the UN Department of
Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO).

Context

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is mandated by Security Council Resolution 2626 (2022) which was extended under Resolution 2678 (2023).
This mandate tasks UNAMA with the promotion and support of humanitarian assistance in line with humanitarian principles, human rights, equality for women and girls, inclusive governance, resilience, and economic stability, and using our good offices for principled and constructive engagement with all national, regional and global stakeholders in the pursuit of Afghanistan’s peace and stability.
UNAMA reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, as well as its continued support for the people of Afghanistan, within the framework of the UN Charter and other international laws and instruments.
UNAMA’s vision is for a stable and prosperous Afghanistan that lives at peace with itself and its neighbours, where the rights of all the people of Afghanistan are upheld, without discrimination.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief General Supply, the National UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Assist in budgeting, planning, and preparing of Unit budget proposal in 10 UNA and both line of funding in 10 RCR accounts.
• Monitor General Supply contracts.
• Provide support in the budget reporting consumption.
• Provide support in Official Business Travel reconciliation and reporting of our Unit.
• Undertake electronic filing archiving Information Management Unit project.
• Identifies issues and implements solutions as instructed by supervisor.
• Maintains and monitor relevant databases.
• Organizes and maintains contract files and Unit manuals/SOPs.
• Performs other duties as required.