Job: PROCUREMENT ANALYST

Location :

Pyongyang, DPR Korea, KOREA (DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF)

Application Deadline :

18-Oct-13

Additional Category

Management

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Post Level :

P-2

Languages Required :

English  

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

23-Dec-2013

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year with possible extension

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year with possible extension

Background

As per the UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board 2009/8 decision UNDP resumed its operations in DPRK in 2009. All projects implemented by UNDP in DPRK are through direct execution or execution by UN organization. UNDP management set up special procedures to govern procurement (including assets management-installation, location, use, safety, and maintenance), financial, banking, human resources under the unique operating environment within the context of the proposed measures for resumption of UNDP programme in DPRK. With the resumption of project implementation, procurement activities require careful planning and execution to avoid any delays that would impede programme implementation and ensure full compliance with set regulations and policies.

The Procurement Analyst will be providing specialized services to UNDP Country Office and its projects, more specifically in ensuring compliance with the special rules and procedures governing procurement and asset management in UNDP DPR Korea context. Adherence to the new framework will require strengthened CO staff capacities for planning, implementing and monitoring procurement, assets acquisition, installation, safety and maintenance. The quality of these services will significantly impact Country Office’s programme management performance and the organizational reputation in overall.
The Procurement Analyst works under supervision of Operations Manager and liaises closely with the Procurement Support Office and RBAP, HQ to ensure that procurement is carried out in accordance with requirements of special circumstances.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Procurement Analyst supervises the CO Procurement Unit, responsible for effective delivery of procurement services in order to obtain the best value for money in UNDP DPRK and its projects. He/she analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement. The Procurement Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit.

The Procurement Analyst works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme Support, Programme and project teams in the CO, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials to successfully deliver procurement services.
Under the guidance of the related projects managers, and the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Procurement Analyst will be managing the procurement services function for the current six projects including the Sustainable Rural Energy (SRED) project.?The Procurement Analyst is expected to work with relative independence, be responsibly innovative and creative in finding solutions to procurement challenges faced by the Country Office.

Under the related Projects Managers guidance and direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Procurement Analyst will constitute the Projects Procurement Unit, responsible for effective delivery of procurement services in order to obtain the best value for money. He/she analyzes and interprets the UNDP Contacts and financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement. The Procurement Specialist promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit.

The Procurement Analyst is expected to play a leading role in the UN Common Procurement Task Force for enhancing UN common procurement activities.

Summary of Key Functions:

• Implementation of operational strategies;
• Management of procurement processes;
• Implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools;
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Ensures elaboration and implementation of operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control, proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system;
• CO Procurement business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Procurement, control of the workflows in the Procurement Unit;
• Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals for cost saving and reduction strategies;
• Synthesis of proposals and implementation of contract strategy in the CO including tendering processes and evaluation, contractor appraisal, managing the contract and contractor, legal considerations and payment conditions, risk assessment;
• Implementation of the strategic procurement in the CO including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management, e-procurement introduction and promotion, performance measurement.

Manages and guides procurement processes for CO, DEX projects, Common Services and at the reqeust of other Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Timely and duly preparation of procurement plans for the office and projects and monitoring of their implementation.
• Implementation of proper monitoring and control of procurement processes including organization of RFQ, ITB or RFP, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their evaluation, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulation;
• Review and certification of submissions to the Contract, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP);
• Management of procurement contracts and, upon delegation of responsibility, performing the functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for Purchase orders approval;
• Implementation of the internal control system which ensures that Purchase orders are duly prepared and dispatched.
• Timely corrective actions on POs with budget check errors and other problems;
• Preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for procurement services provided by UNDP to other Agencies;
• Implementation of harmonized procurement services, analysis of requirements and elaboration of proposals on common services expansion in the UN House, introduction of joint procurement for the UN Agencies in line with the UN reform.

Ensures introduction and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Development and management of the rosters of suppliers, elaboration of supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanisms;
• Management of e-procurement module.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on Procurement;
• Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in Procurement;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
• In-depth knowledge on development issues;
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to analyse procurement service requirements;
• Ability to lead procurement processes using specific procurement methods (RFQ, ITB, RFP);
• Ability to apply organizational policies and procedures;
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
• Strong analytical skills.

Management and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

UNDP Procurement Certification programme.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.
• CIPS Certificate is an asset.

Experience:

• 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in procurement management;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English.

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Job: MONITORING & EVALUATION (M&E) SPECIALIST

Location : Pyongyang, DPR Korea, KOREA (DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF)

Application Deadline : 18-Oct-13

Additional Category Management

Type of Contract : FTA International

Post Level : P-3

Languages Required : English

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 02-Jan-2014

Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year with possible extension

Expected Duration of Assignment : 3 years

Background

Under the overall guidance of the RR and direct supervision of the DRR (P&O), the M&E Specialist ensures the effective implementation of the CO's M&E Strategy that is in line with the measures set by the Executive Board for the resumption of UNDP operations in DPRK, development of M&E plan and activities sets appropriate monitoring and evaluation requirements for UNDP DPRK projects and programme, and assumes overall responsibility for M&E related data collection, collation, analysis and reporting (internal and external).

The M&E Specialist ensures that objective evaluations are managed to assess the country programme and project relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of results; evaluations are carried out in a credible and systematic manner; evaluation lessons and recommendations are used for programme and project design, contribute to implementation of UNSF priorities and results.The M&E Specialist liaises closely with the Evaluation Office at Headquarters to ensure full compliance with evaluation requirements, including the conduct of mandatory project evaluations.

The M&E Specialist works closely with the Programme and Operations Teams in the CO, RC Office, Government officials, donors and other partners to ensure that thematic, programme and project oversight and evaluations are carried out according to schedules and that findings and recommendations are implemented and followed up.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

• Implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies, including assets monitoring;
• Management and implementation of the evaluation process, including quality assurance and effective management of audits;
• Monitoring and evaluation support towards UNDP's coordination role in DPRK;
• Knowledge building and knowledge sharing on monitoring and evaluation.

Ensures the implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies, including assets monitoring, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Direct responsibility and accountability for planning, management and oversight of thematic, country programme/project, and other types of evaluations conducted in the Country Office; and for implementing UNDP DPRK M&E commitments as required by UNDP corporate priorities and as reflected in the document DP/2009/8 approved by the Executive Board;
• Establishes mechanisms to assure all mandatory decentralized M&E requirements are met, the intended results are produced, continuously monitors utilization of resources and assures the funding of the plan;
• Ensures timely submission of good quality M&E report, including any other reports requiring M&E inputs
• Ensures regular physical verification of project equipment and assets against inventories;
• Provides support to the Senior Management on the programme of work, including identification of topics, and projects/programme to be evaluated;
• In collaboration with HQ Evaluation Office and evaluation units in other Country Offices, implements quality assurance, evaluation and monitoring systems to enable innovative ways of conducting evaluations that meet the requirements of DPRK context;
• Organization, coordination and leadership of evaluation missions for development projects, sectoral and thematic evaluations, including desk evaluations/studies on selected sectors/themes;
• Provides support to the team and stakeholders on ways and means to improve M&E related components and activities
• Supports the development of project proposals – particularly performance monitoring plans and M&E sections
• Any other functions/activities as requested by the Senior Management.

Ensures effective management and implementation of the evaluation process, including quality assurance and effective management of audits in the Country Office, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Act as focal point for implementation of M&E assignments, method and tools, as may be necessary based on special circumstances in DPRK;
• Serves as resource for UNDP evaluation policies, procedures and practices to project managers, UNDP CO staff concerned with evaluation, consultants and others as required;
• Provides support at the design stage of programmes/projects for setting up a framework with defined indicators to facilitate the evaluation at the later stages;
• Provides evaluation feedback into policy/project/programme design, including comments on various documents and regularly monitors risk logs of projects;
• Follows up on implementation of evaluation recommendations; ensuring the optimal use of evaluations by providing guidance in preparation of timely management response to all mandatory evaluations and by developing a communication plan;
• Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data as required in the performance of monitoring and evaluation by selecting methods suitable to the special circumstances in DPRK of data collection and for checking collected data;
• Assesses indicators and systems to measure development results and impact of UNDP DPRK activities and processes to produce evidence-based reports;
• Acts as critical interlocutor for M&E section of CO audit, monitors implementation of previous audit recommendations and develops follow-up system to provide assurance that all audit recommendations are complied with.

Ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation support towards enhancing the effectiveness of UNDP's coordination role in DPRK, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Supports UNDP and RC office in the coordination of monitoring of the UN Strategic Framework (UNSF) and assists in the finalization of UNDP component/participation in the UNSF M&E calendar;
• Supports the functioning of the M&E theme group, to ensure common understanding and coherent implementation of the M&E system and to improve or develop performance indicators, set baselines and targets at output and outcome level;
• Supports capacity development of national M&E systems;
• Assists Senior Management to conceptualize and consolidate progress reports, as well as briefing documents and other publications relating to UN collaborative implementation in the country.

Supporting CO knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Compiles and disseminates information extracted from all available information management systems in DPRK to Senior Management and other stakeholders as needed;
• Identifies and formulates evaluation findings, lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into broader knowledge management efforts;
• Identifies and formulates lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into broader knowledge management;
• Ensure effective implementation of the Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy for the CO
• Organization and conduct of results-oriented monitoring and evaluation trainings in the Country Office and across the UN Senior Management;
• Participation in evaluation community remaining abreast of latest development and professional norms, standards, tools and methodologies and disseminating knowledge on KM tools and systems;
• Any other responsibilities as requested by the Management.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda Analysis and creation of messages and strategies

• Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for advocacy work.

Results-Based Programme and Project Development and Management

Contributes into results through primary research and analysis

• Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work;
• Researches linkages across programme and project activities to identify critical points of integration;
• Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation.

Building Strategic Partnerships

Identifying and building partnerships

• Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners;
• Displays initiative, sets challenging outputs for him/herself and willingly accepts new work assignments;
• Takes responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and strives until successful outputs are achieved.

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Developing new approaches

• Looks at experience critically, drawing lessons, and building them into the design of new approaches;
• Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations;
• Documents successes and uses them to project a positive image;
• Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking;
• Makes the case for innovative ideas from the team with own supervisor.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Developing tools and mechanisms

• Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches;
• Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

In-depth knowledge of the subject matter

• Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
• Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff;
• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally;
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments;
• Report writing and presentation skills.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP's Goals

Analysis and creation of messages and strategies

• Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at country level.

Client Orientation

Contributing to positive outcomes for the client

• Anticipates client needs;
• Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider;
• Demonstrates understanding of client's perspective.

Core Competencies:

• Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents;
• Building support and political acumen;
• Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
• Building and promoting effective teams;
• Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
• Creating an emotionally intelligent organization;
• Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards;
• Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
• Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.

Prince 2 training and certification desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• A master's degree or equivalent in International Relations, Political Science, Economics or related field, and strong data analysis training.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of operational M&E experience at the national and international level in international development issues required, in the field (particularly in special operations countries) or HQ, including in applied research and impact evaluation;
• Expertise in results measurement methodologies applied to interventions in command-type economies is desirable. This should include familiarity with cutting-edge M&E methods, designing results frameworks and evaluating development results, including experience in practical implementation of impact evaluations, experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations, particularly in public and private enterprises.
• Demonstrated experience in applying qualitative/participatory research methods; linking planning to M&E; results based approaches;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems; proficiency in using statistical analysis software, such as SPSS, STATA, Excel); qualitative data analysis software (such as QSR) will be an asset;
• Experienced in rendering M&E results using different media; C4D/E approaches.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Korean will be considered an asset.

Note:

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Job: UN COMMON SERVICES ASSISTANT

Location :Pyongyang, KOREA (DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF)

Application Deadline :19-Sep-13

Type of Contract :Individual Contract

Post Level :International Consultant

Languages Required :English  

Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)30-Sep-2013

Duration of Initial Contract :62 days in three months by the end of 2013

Expected Duration of Assignment :3 months with possible extension

Background

The UN System in DPRK is seeking to employ a dynamic, IT literate individual to perform functions of Common Services Assistant (CSA) with minimal supervision.

The Common Services Assistant’s principal task is to support the UN Operations Management Team (OMT), the Country Security Focal Point (CSFP) and the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in DPRK.

Based on the workload review of prior work arrangement, the incumbent duties are now distributed to spend half of his/her time supporting Operations and Security and half of his/her time supporting the RCO.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the OMT Chairperson, the incumbent will:

• Assist the OMT Chair in preparing Annual workplan of OMT and follow-up its implementation and preparing drafts for reporting to UNCT;
• Provide secretarial support to the OMT Chair in organizing OMT meetings, including preparing agenda, drafting minutes and monitoring the actionable items agreed upon by OMT, such as following up with UN agencies focal points for inputs, implementation as well as submissions to UNCT;
• Assist the OMT in coordination and conduct of periodic surveys initiated by International Civil Service Commission;
• Organize and maintain e-document repository of all OMT/Common Services documents;
• Assist the OMT in preparing MoUs for common services arrangements and support in monitoring progress of existing ones; assist in preparation of regular reports on common services/harmonization arrangements and its submission to the OMT, proactively engage with OMT members to address any possible constraints;
• Assist the OMT in identifying and establishing new common services as per the OMT/UNCT work plan including conducting cost-benefit analysis and drafting relevant documents (MoUs; budgets; etc.) for OMT review;
• Support the OMT in developing proposals for harmonization of administrative and financial practices as per OMT/UNCT work plan;
• Maintain and update the DPRK international community mailing lists and phone book;
• Liaise with members of the OMT for coordination of administrative processes (e.g. procurement by one UN agency through another) and coordination of certain common procurement as identified by OMT/UNCT (e.g. for UN dispensary, for UNCT Security Plan);
• Perform other tasks related to common administration/management, as required.

Under the supervision of guidance of the UN Country Security Focal Point (CSFP) the incumbent will:

• Assist in tracking internal travel of UN staff members; updating staff lists;
• Organizing common briefs for new UN staff, assist in the collection of the quarterly incident report, help ensure the warden system remains operational, provide logistical support to the UNDSS Security Advisor during his/her quarterly visits to DPRK;
• Assist in the conduct of staff safety related activities, such as fire drill, training etc.;
• Perform any other security related tasks, as required.

Under the direct supervision of the RC Officer, the incumbent will: 

• Maintain the RC archives and a library of UN and external publications on DPRK, up to date briefing kits to donors and other visitors;
• Assist in preparation of annual UNCT retreats to review the UNCT’s annual workplan and progress achieved;
• For purposes of transparency, structure and maintain systematic information on UNCT activities including RCO Archives, coordinating inputs from UNCT technical staff;
• Assist in preparation of information & advocacy products, such as situation reports, bulletins, and appeals in consultation with UNCT members and partners including OCHA;
• Ensure that the DPRK Website is constantly up to date with information in consultation with ICT Specialists;
• Arrange public events in support of UNCT activities, e.g. UN Day;
• Analyse and research information on donors, prepares briefs on donor strategies and national development strategies;
• Coordinate the substantive preparations of donor meetings;
• Support the theme groups with secretarial services as required, including during emergency response situations as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as applicable in the vent of disasters;
• Perform any other tasks as required by the UNCT / RCO annual workplan.

Timeframe and working arrangements

UNDP will enter into an Individual Contract with the selected candidate for the period until December 31, 2013. It is expected that the Individual Contractor works in the office from Monday to Friday, except UN Holidays, and within normal working hours of 9am to 6pm (full time basis).

Payment terms

The consultant will be paid on a daily basis. Payment will occur monthly in Euro within the next 15 days of each month. During the first 5 days of each month, the Individual Contractor should provide a time sheet reflecting the effective number of days worked on the previous month authorized by his/her supervisor, in order to get the corresponding payment.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
• Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;
• Strong work ethics and commitment;
• Resourcefulness and being a team player.

Functional Competencies

• Demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation and diplomatic skills;
• Demonstrate excellent personal skills;
• Ability to work independently and following through proactively;
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• University degree in the field of media and communications, journalism, international relations, language or related areas. Bachelor degree is required. Certification or training courses on management is desirable.

Experience

• 2 years of work experiences
• Excellent command of MicroSoft office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is a requirement, experience with other IT software is an asset.

Language

• Excellent writing skills and fluency in English. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

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Job: Technical Officer (GFATM Administration)

Location: Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Deadline: Wednesday, 28 August 2013 

Description

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: SEAR/CO/13/FT13

Title: Technical Officer (GFATM Administration)

Grade: P3

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration of contract: Two Years

Date: 29 July 2013

Application Deadline: 28 August 2013

Duty Station: Pyong Yang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Organization unit: SEARO Countries (SE_ACO), SE_KRD WR Office, DPR Korea (SE_KRD)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

The programme objective are a) to contribute to the reduction of transmission, morbidity and economic loss related to malaria and b) to prevent, promote and control tuberculosis in DPR Korea. The specific objectives include:

• To ensure effective planning and implementation of the Global Fund Grants in DPR Korea
• To coordinate with the National Malaria and TB Control Programmes to ensure smooth and effective implementation and timely reporting
• To assist in managing the Global Fund Grants
• To represent WHO as the Sub-recipient of the Global Fund Grants.

Description of duties:

Under the direct supervision of the WR DPR Korea and with support from AO and the guidance of the Project Manager the incumbent shall serve as the administrative and finance focal person for the Global Fund Grants for which WHO serves as the Fund Sub-recipient (SR).

The incumbent will manage financial arrangements of the project in collaboration with the national programme officers.

The incumbent will work in a collaborative manner with the UNICEF country office that serves as the Principal Recipient (PR) and the National Malaria and TB Control Programmes.

Specific duties to be carried out by the incumbent are as follows:

1. Develop/strengthen project financial standard operational procedure (SOPs) in line with Global Fund, UNICEF (PR), WHO criteria

2. Liaise with national staff of TB and Malaria programmes and PMU of MOPH on all administrative and financial issues relating to the management of the GF project

3. Review the budget and plans, including detailed budget breakdown submitted by the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the MOPH for all planned activities

4. Review and assist in the disbursement of transactions to the PMU based on the approved project workplan and budget

5. Review and monitor all claims/vouchers/transactions submitted by the PMU to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations by WHO and by grant agreements with UNICEF

6. Provide regular updates on the financial situation and variance analysis based on financial reports from PMU according to project workplans & budget plans

7. Ensure timely submission of quarterly financial reports and disbursement requests to UNICEF to fulfill the requirements of performance based funding

8. Maintain the financial/account management system

9. Provide technical support to the PMU (upon request) and monitor the PMU financial and accounting performance

10. Manage salary payments of the project team through WHO Global Management System

11. Provide logistic support for travel, leave, benefit, of the project team and procurements for which WHO is responsible as per WHO criteria

12. Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: University degree in Business or Public Administration or Commerce with specialization in Finance, Accounting or Financial Management.

Desirable: Advanced degree in business management is an asset.

Skills:

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to coordinate with partners/donors and technical and UN agencies

Competencies:

1. Producing Results

2. Ensuring the effective use of resources

3. Communicating in a credible and effective way

4. Fostering Integration and teamwork

Other skills (e.g. IT):

• Interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize soft wares such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook, etc).
• Daily use of internet/email communications.

Experience:

Essential: At least 5 years of experience including at least 2 years at the international level in accounting and financing.

Desirable: Working experience with UN agencies or Global Fund related activities is an asset. Experience in the WHO global management system (GSM) is an asset.

Languages:

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Annual salary:

(Net of tax)

USD 56,091 at single rate

USD 60,091 with primary dependants

Post Adjustment:

56.60 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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