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World Health Organization (WHO) Recruitment For Quality Assistant

World Health Organization (WHO) Recruitment For Quality Assistant. World Health Organization is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Quality Assistant At the firm. Check below for requirements and how to apply.

World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assistant

ID: 2209534
Location: Abuja
Schedule: Full Time
Grade: NO-B
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months.

Objectives of the Programme

Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Description of Duties

The incumbent will have the following assigned responsibilities/duties:Post review of GSM transactions in the country office and field offices to ensure alignment with WHO rules and regulations.
internal Administrative Assessment missions in the state offices to strengthen internal control in the country office.
Provide support in conducting Assurance Activities including spot checks and desk reviews for Direct Implementation documents in the field offices.
Assurance Activities for Grant LOAs: Plan, conduct, and report on comprehensive on-site verification missions of supporting documents to assess whether funds transferred to the Implementing Partners were used in accordance with contractual requirements and relevant WHO policies and procedures.
Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools.
Support and facilitate country offices’ capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required.
Perform special reviews and other tasks assigned by the Operations Officer.
Ensure systematic tracking to ensure that recommendations and management decisions identified to address the identified weaknesses are effectively implemented.
Contribute towards strengthening the administrative capacity of implementing partners for improved Accountability.

Requirements for World Health Organization Recruitment

Education

Essential: Secondary / Technical or commercial College Diploma in Business Administration, Financial Management, Auditing, Economics or another relevant field.
Desirable: University Degree / Professional Certification in Auditing / Accounting, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or Chartered Accountant.

Experience:

Essential: A minimum of 10 years of experience in auditing, internal control, risk management, or financial management. Experience in assessing internal controls.
Desirable: Work experience in Audit or Quality Assurance experience with an international public accounting firm. Experience working in an international organization. Public sector experience.

Skills:

Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgetary and financial management principles and their application.
Excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS. Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies, and practices would be an asset.
Policies and procedures: Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools.
Capacity building: Support and facilitate the country office’s capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
Analysis, monitoring, and reporting: Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office, and HQ as may be required

WHO Competencies:

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Salary

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at NGN 13,568,607 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.