Finance Assistant; IMIS No. 68481; Level: GS-4
UNICEF Vientiane, Lao PDR

UNICEF is a UN organization mandated by the UN General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In Lao PDR, UNICEF is working with its partners to support the Government to realize children’s rights on survival, development, protection and participation.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR, requires an experienced and qualified Lao National to fill the position of a Finance Assistant, IMIS No. 68481 at GS-4 level in the Operations Section and to be based in our office in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Finance/Accounting Officer performs a variety of specialized tasks in finance and accounting functions.
 
Qualifications and experience:

• Completion of secondary education supplemented by recognized accounting qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years in Finance and Accounting clerical work. 
• Knowledge of other computer application such as Microsoft word; Excel; ProMs and ability in using Internet; E-mail an asset.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Lao is required.
• Knowledge of French a distinct advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills and is a team player.

To apply for this post, please prepare an application letter stating your expression of interest and qualifications. Send these together with a completed Personal History Form (available from UNICEF) to:

The Human Resource Officer
UNICEF, P.O. Box 1080, Vientiane, Lao PDR
or email to:  sdouangdara@unicef.org
Tel: 856 (21) 315200-04

Applications should be in a sealed envelope and marked “CONFIDENTIAL”.

Closing date for receiving applications is: Friday, 13 August 2010

UNICEF is a non-smoking working environment. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only-Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.