MD Chief of Finance (Internal Candidates Only)

About the role

UNRWA is recruiting an MD Chief of Finance for its Microfinance programme in Jordan, a fixed-term appointment of 1 year with a 1-year probation period, at Grade ML7. The post is open only to internal candidates residing in Jordan and within commuting distance of the duty station, with a valid work permit. The supervisor is the MD Director, ML8/9.

Key responsibilities

• Standardize the MD's financial, accounting and treasury policies and procedures in line with IFRS, IAS and UNRWA finance, budget and treasury regulations, including yearly updates to the Financial Technical Instructions and the Financial Manual.
• Oversee financial projection and planning, including monitoring of cash balances, cash flows, liquidity and operational funding needs.
• Act as a member of the executive management team, taking part in key decisions and reporting to high-level management, donors, UN agencies and regulators on financial matters.
• Supervise Finance and Accounts staff at HQ and in the fields, including their capacity development and training.
• Lead capital and asset management, including the assets registry and resource allocation, and monitor donated and revolving loan funds.
• Manage the MD's risk profile, including financial liabilities, and mitigate risks to protect assets.
• Produce annual and quarterly financial statements and ad-hoc reports, submit them to auditors and address their findings.
• Maintain relationships with banks in the fields of operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• At least 10 years' experience in finance management, supervision, administration and development of a microfinance or financial institution, with five years at a senior level in a large governmental or international organization.
• Experience with IAS, IFRS and CGAP standards and regulations, and with analyzing portfolio quality and credit policy.
• Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in business, finance, accounts or management.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic (UN Level III).
• Currently residing in the duty station and holding a contract of 1 year or more with UNRWA, with the mandatory probation period completed.

Required skills

• Knowledge of IAS, IFRS and CGAP standards and regulations.
• Experience in microfinance management.
• Desirable: experience developing and delivering training courses, and a good understanding of the context of Palestine refugees and UNRWA operations.

What we offer

• Monthly basic salary of JOD 1,462.300 fils, with a special occupational allowance of 89.32% of basic salary.
• Monthly provident fund contribution (15.4%), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave and dependency allowance if applicable.
• Additional benefits: 2 days of sick leave per month of service, 14 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave.