GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY
Temple court 2,
52-60 Abercromby Street
Port-of-Spain

CITIZEN SECURITY PROGRAMME (CSP)-(LO-1965/OC-TT)
ONE (1) POSITION OF
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR (IN THE FIRST INSTANCE)

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) has embarked upon a Citizen Security Programme partially financed through a loan facility by the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) to reduce levels of crime and violence in Trinidad and Tobago. The objective of the programme is to reduce crime and violence in 22 pilot communities through the financing of preventive interventions that would address the most proximal and modifiable risk factors.

The programme activities have been organized into three (3) main components: (1) Community Action: (2) Assistance of the Trinidad & Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Policing for People Initiative; (3) Institutional Strengthening of the Ministry of National Security;

The Ministry of National Security (MNS) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidate to fill the positions advertised above in the Programme Implementation Unit (PIU), which will execute and administer the Citizen Security Programme (CSP). All candidates will be offered employment on a contractual basis for one (1) year in the first instance.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Financial Specialist, CSP, the Financial Assistant will ensure that financial operations of the activities of the Programme Implementation Unit of the CSP are executed in accordance with IDB and Government guidelines. He/She will adhere to the established financial system of the CSP and monitor the application of systems to ensure compliance with international accounting standards.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and implement the Programme’s financial administration system including the program’s bank accounts
• Review all Programme documents relevant to preparation of cheques, payments and disbursements request.
• Maintain salaries to PIU personnel and execute payments to all providers of goods and services in compliance with IDB administrative and financial procedures
• Review PIU budgets and expenditure requests and provide financial recommendation and support
• Preparation of work-plans
• Execute other tasks of a financial/administrative nature as required to ensure the efficient execution of the activities of the PIU

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• ACCA Level II, with at least 5 years of professional experience
• Experience in project financial management is desirable
• Familiarity with IDB programs (or other internationally funded programs) and knowledge of IDB project execution procedures.
• Excellent command of MS-Office Suite and Peachtree computerized accounting program
• Strong communication skills, report writing skills and demonstrated analytical ability
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Deadline date for Submission is Friday 27th June 2008.
Unsuitable applicants will not be acknowledged.