Roster for Finance Officers, P3 (Multiple Duty Stations)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Budget and Finance Unit (BFU) is responsible to develop and implement an efficient system of budgetary and financial services, effective operations and a sound and transparent financial information delivery system. The unit is entrusted with ensuring compliance with WHO’s financial regulations and rules, policies and procedures and maintaining strong internal controls to effectively discharge WHO’s accountability to Member States, donors and partners.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Ensures strict compliance with accounting standards including the application of IPSAS and other financial policies and procedures;
2. Oversees the opening and closing of bank accounts and maintains the repository of bank signatories ensuring appropriate internal control and segregation of duties;
3. Prepares cost estimates and monitors the financial performance of projects implemented;
4. Consolidates financial data, analyzing and preparing the financial reports for the department/ region/country offices;
5. Facilitates and implements the efficient running of financial operations;
6. Reviews requests for payments and allocation of funds;
7. Manages annual and biennial closures by liaising with relevant offices across the organization to ensure the accuracy of the financial position and performance of the entity;
8. Plans, carries out and reports on findings of the post facto financial compliance;
9. Participates in regional review missions and analyzes the results across different mission reports to improve financial compliance ;
10. Carries out general ledger analysis and related follow up, ensuring qualitatively high integrity of the General Ledger and Sub ledger balances;
11. Plans, organizes, and manages the work of the team, supporting capacity building in related areas of work requiring attention and recommending improvements in work methods and processes;
12. Supports in the capacity assessment of implementing partners for grantees, prepares, monitors and reports on the progress of assurance plans;
13. Optimizes performance of the staff through continuous learning, workload management and workflow improvements; and
14. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first university degree in business administration/management with specialization in finance or accounting, finance, accounting or related field.
Desirable: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in business administration/management with specialization in finance or accounting, finance, accounting or related field. Possession of an internationally recognized professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)

Experience

Essential: At least five years of professional experience, with relevant international exposure, in a finance and accounting support operation.

Desirable: Experience working with the UN system. Demonstrated experience in accounting and consolidation of financial data using ERP systems or similar packages. At least 2 years of international experience in a supervisory role.

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/ .

Skills

• Sounds knowledge and skills in finance, accounting, management policies, practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS (or IFRS);
• Knowledge of internal control and demonstrated skill in applying these in business processes. Knowledge of audit and compliance function. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
• Proven skill to demonstrate professional competence and mastery of accounts and budgetary matters.
• Good drafting and communication skills. Sound analytical skills and attention to details.
• Sound skills in utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning systems or similar packages.
• Strong computer skills in office applications including excel, PowerPoint, and word.

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:
who-enhanced-competence.pdf

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert written and spoken knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121, (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link:http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• 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. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (

https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusio/n

) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to

reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put theWHO Values Charterinto practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly atshws@who.int.

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