JOB AT United Nations Economic Commission for Africa : ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE OFFICER, P3, P3: ( Deadline : 31 May 2019 )

 

JOB AT United Nations Economic Commission for Africa : ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE OFFICER, P3, P3: ( Deadline : 31 May 2019 )

 

 

 

Posting Title: ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE OFFICER, P3, P3

Job Code Title: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa

Duty Station: KIGALI

Posting Period: 17 April 2019 – 31 May 2019

Job Opening Number: 19-Administration-ECA-113755-R-Kigali (G)

Staffing Exercise N/A

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

 

Org. Setting and Reporting

 

Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, Economic Commission for Africa’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges. The strategic objective of ECA is framed around delivering ideas and actions for an empowered, inclusive and transformed Africa in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 of the African Union through its three core functions, namely, its function as a think tank, its convening function and its operational function.

 

This post is located in the sub-regional office for East Africa (SRO-EA) of the Economic Commission for Africa in Kigali, Rwanda. The sub-regional office for East Africa covers 14 countries: Burundi, Comoros, D.R Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of the Sub-regional Office for East Africa, and within delegated authority, the Administrative/Finance Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

 

 

A. Human Resource Management:

•Effectively coordinates actions related to the human resources management activities, e.g., recruitment, staff selection and on-boarding, promotion, job classification review, performance management, separation of staff members and development, learning and training of staff;
•Accurately explain and/or interpret conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements as per the Staff Rules and Regulations.

 

 

B. Budget and Finance

 

•Takes the lead with respect to the preparation and implementation of the work programme, ensuring that financial resources are utilized to implement activities in accordance with the Programme Budget and allotments issued;
•Under high pressure situations, finds creative ways to ensure a timely and smooth implementation of programmes and projects within the financial regulations and rules of the UN;
•Monitors and reviews the work programme and budget by conducting regular and special reviews to assess progress of actual work versus the programme plan. Coordinates the production of programme monitoring reports;
•Explains requirements and works with systems units with respect to improving budget reporting systems and cost effective utilization of program resources;
•Manages a complete financial operation, encompassing a variety of funding sources, a large volume of transactions, and dispersed activities;
•Monitors the utilization of budget resources and closely monitors budget lines and advice program units
•Prepares monthly, interim and biennial financial statements with supporting schedules, produces financial reports for programme managers and responds to internal/external audit observations on accounting functions;
•Approves/confirms that proposed obligations or expenditure for services, facilities supplies and equipment expenses, as well as those pertaining to personnel are in accordance with the financial regulations and rules of the UN, relevant appropriations and staffing tables and corresponding approved allotments;
•Provides prompt financial advice in respect of financial requirements, and suggests ways to ensure efficient and effective spending to meet PIP deadlines;
•Develops procedures and implement same to ensure that accounting and financial management controls are consistent with UN policy and practice.
• Supervises and/or provides guidance on financial administration and management information issues and practices to colleagues.
•Provides guidance and leadership to other administrative staff.
•Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

Competencies

 

Professionalism: Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and procedures. Ability to apply various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work situations. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. 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.

 

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. – Uses time efficiently.

 

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs 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.

 

 

 

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the specified fields with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

 

 

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or related field is required. Experience in the application of UN administration and finance procedures is highly desirable.

 

 

Languages

 

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable.

 

 

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

 

 

Special Notice

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

 

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 November 2018, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cyprus, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

 

 

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.

 

An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

 

 

United Nations Considerations

 

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

 

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

 

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

 

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

 

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

 

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