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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Vacancy number: VNKYRG00886
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Grade: G5
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Bishkek
Date of issue: 5 June 2018
Deadline for application: 2 July 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The incumbent is responsible for administrative and financial matters in the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, in charge of dealing with the controlling and monitoring of all financial operations/transactions related to programmatic activities of the POiB in the South and other regions. The position is a mobile one, with a certain amount of in-country travel.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the direct supervision of National Finance Officer the incumbent will be responsible for: Timely and accurate processing of the bills from suppliers and entitlements for the mission members. Reviews and checks the financial reports from Implementing Partners. Ad-hoc monitoring visit of IPs in the roster in all regions of the country; prepare monitoring visit reports and evaluation the financial capacity of the IPs. Checking that financial reports from IPs are accurate and reliable. Travel to other regions of the country for monitoring and checking financial reports from IPs. Prepares VAT submissions, communicates with vendors/suppliers on VAT questionable items, and communicates with Tax authorities on any questionable VAT claims. Visiting local suppliers with whom the Programme Office has LWCs for clarification of the provided financial supporting documents. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger inputs and proper recording: Verifies the correctness of information for input into the General Ledger to ensure that it is in compliance with the relevant Financial Rules. Examines correctness of GL entries in both location. Other duties: Briefs local and international mission members on the on-job application and interpretation of Financial Regulations, Financial Instructions and IRMA. Attends the meetings upon request wherein answers to queries pertains to her/his areas of responsibility; attends regular/ad hoc FAU meetings. Acts as a back-up to Finance Assistant and Treasury Assistant in case of absence. Maintains archive of Financial and Project handler documents. Performs other related duties as assigned. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-Bishkek.

Necessary Qualifications

		High school diploma; Minimum 4 years or relevant work experience; Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft Office applications; Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Russian. Oral communication skill in Kyrgyz language.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 812.33 Euro/month. Social benefits will include Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. At the discretion of the appointing authority a higher step may be approved up to a maximum of step 3 subject to specific conditions.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please, use OSCE's online application link https://jobs.osce.org/ The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. Please note that the vacancy is open for competition only amongst individuals with actual citizenship of the Kyrgyz Republic. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization. Please note that in the event of invitation for interview/test, the OSCE is unable to reimburse costs incurred.

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