The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) in partnership with UNDP implementing “Clearing for results Project Phase 2 " is seeking to recruit a National Financial Management / Procurement Specialist, to assist the CMAA to put in place efficient, effective and accountable financial management/procurement procedures and advise the CMAA on operations management under the Clearing for Results Phase 2 Project.
Key Functions:
A- Provide advice to CMAA team, especially GAD, for effective, transparent and accountable procurement, HR and financial management in the following tasks:
Key Functions:
A- Provide advice to CMAA team, especially GAD, for effective, transparent and accountable procurement, HR and financial management in the following tasks:
- Support in preparing and implementing operations plan (procurement, finance, human resource, and administration) to ensure quality and timely results delivery;
- Provide advice and technical-backstopping to GAD in the areas of administration, financial management, procurement and contract management and address their issues.
- Provide training and coaching to GAD, in particular Procurement Unit, on the preparation document and implementation of bidding processes;
- Provide training and raise awareness within the broader CMAA personnel on financial and procurement procedures, manuals and/or guidelines to ensure compliance with Government’s requirement and systems and meet UNDP’s accountability requirements.
- Help GAD to gain a good understanding of key Government administrative and personnel policies and latest developments in PFM reform.
- Support the preparation of Annual Work plans, Quarterly Work plans, Budget revisions and monitoring of funding allocations;
- Train GAD in preparing Financial Reports to UNDP and Project Board;
- Advise GAD in the formulation and implementation of effective control and risk management frameworks;
- Assist the project management team and GAD in preparing for CMAA audit, evaluating audit proposals and selecting auditors, responding to audit report and addressing the associated management letters;
- Review and improve existing financial management manuals, administration manuals, human resource manuals, and procurement guidelines.
- Perform other related tasks as requested by the Project Director, Deputy Project Director and Director of GAD.
B- Ensure highest quality of support and delivery of services to the project in collaboration with the UNDP team
- Coordinate with UNDP Advisory Team in providing quality advice to the CMAA team in planning, implementing and reporting on project activities;
- Liaise with relevant offices in UNDP (procurement, finance, HR, administration) to facilitate the delivery of support services and a smooth disbursement of funds;
Requirements:
- At least Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Finance, or other related fields, preferably a Certified Public Account or Chartered Accountant.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in finance, procurement, and operation management.
- Hands-on experience in advising the design and implementation of financial management system and procurement function;
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages; experience in the use of Quick book is an asset;
- Knowledge of Government’s ongoing reforms related to PFM and public administration and experience in working with government entities managing donor funds is an asset;
- Experience in handling of web based management systems.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Khmer is mandatory
Interested candidates should send a letter of application attached with CV and copy of relevant documents to the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority by 1500hrs on 09 March 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are encouraged to apply.
Address: St.273 corner 516, Tuol Sangke, Toul Kok, Phnom Penh, Phone: 023 864 053
