Department/ Office
Department of Field Support
Duty Station
NEW YORK
Posting Period
1 October 2013-30 November 2013
Job Opening number
13-FIN-DFS-28183-R-NEW YORK (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Budget and Performance Reporting Service (BPRS) of the Field Budget and Finance Division (FBFD) in the Department of Field Support (DFS). The incumbent reports to the Section Chief.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Section, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Support the work of the Division with regard to the review of major resource requirements and development of savings measures across peacekeeping and special political missions; inputs to major, multidimensional resource planning initiatives, including the Global Field Support Strategy; the development and support of effective and efficient budget management systems and processes that meet the requirements of dynamic field operations, including new, transitioning or closing field missions while ensuring full compliance with the UN Financial Regulations and Rules; and the implementation of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in field missions.
Provide guidance to Headquarters and field managers (including through field visits) with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget proposals and performance reports including on financial rules and regulations, budget policies and procedures, recommendations of legislative and advisory bodies and Results-Based Budgeting (RBB) methodology.
Analyse data with respect to the finalization of budget proposals and performance reports for field missions. Analyse and provide input into finalization of programme budget/financial implications in light of additional mandates. Prepare budgetary information for relevant legislative and advisory bodies, in particular the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly and the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) to support their budgetary review.
Supervise a team responsible for a portfolio of missions and other budget and resource management related projects.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and command of budget development and financial administration of resources; ability to formulate new strategies and technical approaches to budgetary matters. Knowledge of Results-Based Budgeting (RBB) or similar performance management methodologies. Knowledge of IPSAS. Knowledge of UN financial and budgetary policies, procedures and operations and familiarity with UN legislative machinery. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outpts for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, management, public and business administration, accounting, economics or other finance related fields is required. Professional accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), chartered accountant or a similar professional accreditation is desirable. A first level university degree in the above-mentioned fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in business administration, finance, public administration, accounting, economics, budget or related area is required. Three years experience in budget development and financial administration of resources at the international level is required. Experience in the application of Results-Based Budgeting or similar performance management methodologies in area of work is required. Experience in the use of automated budgeting and accounting systems is required. Experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems is desirable. Experience in peacekeeping or other type of field operations is desirable.
Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
These posts are financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. The positions are funded for a finite period of one year and may be subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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