Job: Finance Analyst, Finance Branch, Division for Management Service (DMS)

Location: New York
Description

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 05 Aug 2013

MAJOR ACTIVITIES/ EXPECTED RESULTS:

Significantly contributes to the implementation of the GPS, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Acts as a designated representative of UNFPA Finance Branch to this project
• Provides inputs/requirements to design and development for finance elements in GPS
• Develops mapping of data elements between GPS and Atlas
• Validates the final design of Programme cycle and Annual Work Plan(AWP) & GPS Budgeting module
• Liaises with PD, MIS and other units
• Conducts thorough testing, analysis, feedback, and more testing of the finalized module(s) once developed by MIS
• Develops training materials for users

Provides a post-implementation support after GPS launch, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Participates as trainer in GPS roll-out workshops
• Provides regular training and knowledge sharing to UNFPA staff and contributes to the ongoing development of professional practices within UNFPA
• Supports GPS users and responds to finance-related queries

Contributes to further enhancements of the GPS:

• Makes recommendations on system improvements based on experience and feedback from users
• Contributes to further GPS enhancement e.g. Funding Authorization Certificate of Expenditure Tool (FACET)
• Conducts thorough testing, analysis, feedback on introduced enhancements
• Develops training materials for users on system changes

Overall financial support and guidance to UNFPA Business Units. focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Ensures full compliance with UNFPA Financial Regulations and Rules and policies of financial activities and internal controls
• Follows up on audit recommendations implementation
• Provides training and knowledge sharing sessions as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager, GMAT and Manager, DMU

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Values/Guiding Principles
• Integrity/Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing Diversity/Commitment to Mandate
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring/Performance Management
• Working in teams/Communication/Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence/ Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Business acumen
• Client orientation
• Implementing management systems
• Innovation/marketing of new approaches
• Job knowledge/Technical knowledge
• Organizational Awareness

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced University Degree in Finance/Accounting or other related field or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy. Professionally qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsive experience in financial management and/or accounting at national and international levels in ERP/Atlas project budgeting and management
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, precision and accuracy, ability to work independently and under pressure, ability to lead the team in fast changing business environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to synthesize business requirement into logical systems specifications
• Advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP financials, preferably PeopleSoft is a distinct advantage
• Familiarity with UNFPA Programming Policies, including Annual Workplan policies and experience with their implementation in UNFPA financial system (Atlas) is a distinct advantage
• Strong technical writing/documentation skills
• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

How to apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment . Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.

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