Off-Site national Short-Term Consultant Financial Analyst final edits

(35 working from April -June 2022)

Objectives of the programme:

The WHO is seeking a talented and experienced Financial Analyst to map and analyse the Ministry of Health (MoH) funds supporting the RMNCAH 2016-2025 strategy.

Description of the duties:

• Meet counterparts from MoH and development partners;
• Review essential health service packages (EHSP) costs and RMNCAH Action Plan implementation costs;
• Develop spreadsheets and charts that map RMNCAH funds and gaps in collaboration with Swiss Red Cross;
• Lead data collection from MoH and development partners;
• Contribute to the analyse and presentation of financial data;
• Introduce financial tools and support as needed with the development of budget briefs, fund trackers, and reports such as budget versus actual variances;
• Train on the use and management of new financial tools and practices;
• Contribute to the introduction of innovation, dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned on finance matters.

Knowledge and Skills:

Education:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field;

Required experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, and/or project financial management;
• Professional certification and membership of recognized accounting body recommended
• A thorough understanding of budgetary processes and variance analysis;
• Able to develop and manipulate spreadsheets to present required data;
• Accounting / Financial analysis experience within a corporation, NGO or government entity;
• Experience communicating financial information to management and donors;
• Strong computer skills specifically in Excel, Outlook and the Windows operating environment;
• Familiarity with accounting cycles of the government of Lao PDR and development partners a plus;
• Audit experience would be an added advantage

Language: 

• Fluency in English and Lao language is essential

Place of assignment:   Vientiane, Lao PDR

Other skills:

• Strong communication, strategic thinking, public relations and advisory skills;
• Networking capability, interpersonal skills, and strong ability to promote teamwork;
• Ability to take initiative to move complex processes forward to achieve results;
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team;
• Capable to adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds;
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and personal conduct.

Additional information:

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit application letter and curriculum vitae in English language with mentioned subject of application “Financial Analyst final edits” to email: wplaohr@who.int by 21 March 2022 at 17:00. Applications without a proper subject might be disregarded.