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UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
UNAIDS' Cosponsors include
UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org |
Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/10/FT11
Title: Finance Officer
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed-term appointment - 2 Years
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Date:
5 February 2010
Application Deadline:
5 March 2010
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
External vacancy
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Under the supervision of the Deputy Executive Director of Management and External Relations, the Financial Management and Accountability department provides leadership in the areas of financial policy, planning, governance and management. The department also provides organizational oversight, monitoring and reporting of resource utilization, ensuring compliance with internal controls and the mitigation of risk at headquarters, regional and country levels.
The department ensures accurate accounting and tracking of contributions and expenditures, appropriate internal controls and oversight, and effective, efficient and transparent financial management and accountability for resources.
The department provides quality assurance and oversight of budgeting, fund transfers, workplanning, management of financial and fixed assets, field support and travel, and is responsible for performance monitoring and reporting on resource management and fund utilization.
The department works with other headquarters departments and regional support teams as well as Cosponsors in the development and implementation of policies, processes, procedures and infrastructure to improve the management of resources. Guidance and support is provided on a daily basis to Secretariat units at headquarters as well as regional support teams and country offices.
Within the department, the Finance division is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of UNAIDS financial and accounting operations and ensuring proper use of its financial resources in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the direct supervision of Chief Finance, the Finance Officer is responsible for the supervision of regional and country level financial management and accounting operations, for advising on the positioning and adjustment of UNAIDS Secretariat financial management and accounting into Cosponsor's Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs), more particularly WHO's Oracle - GSM and UNDP's Peoplesoft - ATLAS.
The incumbent will also assist in the introduction of the International Public Service Accounting Standards (IPSAS), which UN system organizations have agreed to adopt and implement as of 2010. In particular, the incumbent is responsible for the following:
- Manages and controls the disbursement of UNAIDS funds at regional and at country level in assigned programmatic areas, to ensure conformity with the financial rules and regulations
- Institutes and enhances systems, procedures and guidelines with Cosponsors, to manage and control the adequate recording of UNAIDS Secretariat income and expenditures at global, regional and country levels, interfacing systems and data as required between Cosponsors in order to adequately monitor transactions and facilitate reporting at headquarters level.
- Provides expertise to UNAIDS Secretariat senior management on implications with introduction of International Public Service Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for budgetary and financial management. Preserving UNAIDS best interests with Cosponsors servicing Secretariat in administrative and financial management.
- Leads reconciliation process of various general ledger accounts and sub ledger accounts on regular basis.
- Provides ongoing support, advice and assistance in the areas of policy interpretation, systems operations and resolution of problems related to financial and accounting policies, procedures and practices, including the financial implications of proposals, agreements and actions, more particularly at regional and country levels.
- Assists Chief Finance in the development and upgrading of guidelines and procedures for implementation of fiscal policies and expenditure management throughout the Secretariat, with emphasis on fraud awareness and the development and maintenance of appropriate internal controls.
- Assists Chief Finance in the preparation of the statutory and ad hoc corporate financial management and accounting reports; including the preparation and review of the interim and biennial reports and statements on financial matters for consideration and decision by the Programme Coordinating Board.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Advanced University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA or equivalent. |
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of the United Nations Accounting Standards; International Public Service Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and related accounting systems, procedures and financial policies and regulations. Thorough knowledge of accounting systems and financial policies, procedures and regulations. Experience in IT applications in these areas.
Strong managerial and supervisory skills. Tact and negotiating skills, good judgment and decision making skills. Demonstrated ability to solve problems and propose alternative options in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment.
Mature judgment, high degree of initiative and responsibility. Ability to work in a team and be diplomatic and client oriented. Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and effective oral communication skills. Strong communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect to diversity.
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Experience:
At least seven years in financial managerial responsibility in large international organization, preferably with decentralized operations. Extensive accounting and consolidation experience using ERP systems. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in complex computerized financial and accounting systems.
Desirable: Experience working with International Public Sector Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards or other international accounting standards. Proven Project management skills and experience in conversions and transitions to an ERP system.
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Languages:
Advance level of English with a working knowledge of French.
Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN language
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Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS may be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The above mentioned post is a rotational post and has a standard duration of assignment of 4 years. The standard duration is linked to the hardship classification of the duty station.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
66 482 US$ at single rate
71 393 US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
% of the figure(s) on the left side. 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. |
Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. |
Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. |
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. |
UNAIDS is committed to providing equity of access to employment, advancement and retention in UNAIDS, recognizing that it is in the interest of UNAIDS to recruit and maintain a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the diverse nature of society, which includes persons with disabilities. It is therefore the policy of UNAIDS to actively promote equity of access to employment opportunities within UNAIDS for persons with disabilities.
UNAIDS undertakes to provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a person with a disability to access employment opportunities, enter into and remain in employment within UNAIDS. The principle of reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection and appointment. |
Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. |
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