About Ministry of Education (MoE)

Job Summary

he Provincial Finance Officer will based in Provincial Education Directorate Office in GPE Program target Provinces:
(Helmand ,Ghor, Nimroz,) Provinces, The Finance Officer will work under the guidance and direct of GPE Program Coordination Unit and Finance Department of Moe. The Finance Officer will be responsible for all the financial matters of GPE Program with proper coordination with PED office at provincial level.

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain current Knowledge about the MoE strategic programs, in particular GPE Program so that it could be easy to make payment and expenditures accordingly and ensure that all financial management components of projects are implemented according to donor and government’s finance and expenditure law and regulations.

Understand the development and ordinary budget procedures of MoE.

Follow up and control of all expenses, make payments according to approved work plan and procurement plan and reject payments that contrast to IRoA Law or the approved plan.

Responsible for creating and maintaining a proper filing system for financial records of development and ordinary budget in the PED and submit the records when required to MoE central.

Submit the financial report monthly, quarterly and whenever required according to the format for the project funded through the government and donors.

Record all the transaction taking place and reconcile expenditure, balances payment statements.

Maintain accurate records of funds transferred and expenditures made under the projects of MoE and donors.

Process all payments to individual consultants and reconciliation of bank accounts and petty cash regularly.

Prepare annual budget for the provincial education directorate in coordination to the director and others according to the rules and regulations.

Design short term trainings for capacity building of the financial staff of the provincial education directorate.

Assist in facilitating and coordinating external, internal, donor or government audits when required.

Promote and improve computer literacy and use ICT in the provincial education department, provide guidance to finance staff based in the provincial education.

Capacity building of the civil servants.

Ensure that funds are spent and managed according to the goals of GPE program.

Priority should be given to all the financial activities of GPE program.

Other duties as assigned by the Provincial Education director or GPE Coordination Unit.
Reporting
The Finance Officer will be based in Provincial Education Directorate and will report to GPE Coordination Unit, Provincial Education Directorate office and Finance Directorate of Ministry of Education.

Job Requirements

The applicant must have University or equivalent degree from recognized Institute in Accounting/Finance or related Field.

Understand and have enough information about financial management, procurement and Tax Law of IGoA.

Excellent knowledge and experience in office packages.

At least 3 years working experience in Finance/Operation.

Excellent writing and speaking of Pashto, Dari & English
Excellent interpersonal, communication, team work, & presentation skills are required. Ability to communicate effective & maintain rapport with all level of employees is required. Excellent computer skills-Word, EXCEL, power point; plus the ability to quickly learn various on reporting systems is required.

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghan candidates should submit their letter of interest (cover letter) along with the updated resumes to:
HRMU, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Deh Afghanan, Ministry of Education, 4th floor first Corridor first office, Kabul, Afghanistan
no later than 15th May 2017, candidates who have access to the Internet can send their applications to the below email,


You are requested to send your letter of interest along with the updated resume, and attested degree from Ministry of Higher Education in Word or PDF file. Please mention post title and vacancy number in the subject line of your email. However, do not email us heavy sized files such as your certificates, recommendation letters and etc. THOSE WHO DO NOT FULFILL THE APPLYING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLIST. Only short listed candidates will be contacted with, and called for the test and interview. The test & interview dates, time and place will be determined and communicated with the short listed candidates only sooner after the deadline of vacancy announcement.

Ministry of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MoE does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, handicap, religion, ethnic origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Candidates with disabilities and qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

According to NTA Policy this position will be place in D Grade

Functional Area

Account/Finance

Countries

Submission Email

khalid.afzali@moe.gov.af

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