Under the framework of Local Development Programme, the Municipal Governance and Community Empowerment Programme (MGCEP) implements social mobilisation approach to promote political participation of the local community (of citizens, academia, small businesses and NGOs) in the decision-making process in urban Ukraine. To this end, capacity of the local communities is developig in participatory planning, management, implementation, monitoring of development initiatives and sustainability of communal services. The Programme is also rendering support to government bodies at local, regional and national level; universities and municipal associations for strengthening and internalization of the approach for the longer term impact.

Programme/Project Title: Municipal Governance and Sustainable Development Programme

Programme/Project Number: 00035582

1. Post title: Programme Assistant (Finance) (national)

2. Duration of employment (dates): 1 year with possible extension

3. Full time

4. Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine with frequent travel to project sites

5. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent is in charge of the financial operation of the project implementation. Specifically he/she will:

· Manage Petty Cash;

· Maintain files, account books, cashbooks, ledgers etc. related with finance unit;

· Facilitate the process of procurement and delivery of project goods and services;

· Prepare documents for contracts and payments (including that related with NOs/NGOs/Networks – the local partners of MGCEP) ensuring established operational rules and procedures;

· Participate in collection, analysis and maintenance of project related data on finance

· Contribute to the project annual and quarter work-plans preparation, progress report preparation and reporting – based on the requirements of the UNDP and project donors;

· Monitor expenditures and prepare financial reports and forecasts;

· Liaise with Business Centre for reconciliation of budget and expenditures and prepare fortnightly/monthly status report

· Facilitate project audit, monitoring and evaluation.

· Assist in preparation on project TPRs/APRs.

· Maintain updated networks of project counterparts, contractors, consultants, and suppliers; collect relevant information on best services and expertise providers.

· Advise MSUs in financial management, filing system and equipment maintenance

· Translate finance related documents from Ukrainian to English and English to Ukrainian;

· Participate in project finance/budget related activities to ensure application of the appropriate operational rules and procedures;

6. Experience and Qualifications:University degree in law, finance, business administration or economy; 3 years of experience in the area of operational support, personnel management, procurement preferably in the international environment; knowledge of the Ukrainian laws and local commercial procedures; excellent knowledge of English, Russian and Ukrainian languages; ability to work in team; ability to work under continuous pressure and meet deadlines; strong computer skills are mandatory.

All interested candidates must complete a PERSONAL HISTORY FORM* (P-11) and submit it to e-mail address: vacancies@undp.org.ua with reference “Programme Assistant (Finance)” in the subject line of the email. Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued.

Please mention the minimal salary level expected in your application/CV.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 24 JANUARY 2008

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. We regret that we will not be able to acknowledge all unsolicited general applications for employment.

*Personal History Form can be downloaded from http://www.un.kiev.ua/bc/jobs/