Job Vacancies Office for Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts, April 2011

Job Vacancies Office for Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts
Position: Finance and Budget Officer (2 posts), P3
Department/ Office PEACEKEEPING FINANCING DIVISION
Duty Station NEW YORK
Posting Period 29 March 2011-28 May 2011
Job Opening number 11-FIN-dm oppba pkfd-17124-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting
The posts are located in Sections I and III of the Peacekeeping Financing Division (PFD) in the Office of Programme Planning, Budget & Accounts in the Department of Management and the incumbent reports to the Chief of the Section.

PFD supports the Controller in exercising accountability for the financial resources made available by the Member States for peacekeeping operations, currently approved at a total of US$7.3 billion for the 2010/11 financial period. The Division is committed to an ongoing change process to ensure the highest effectiveness and efficiency standards in budget preparation and presentation, including the mainstreaming of results-based budgeting. The working environment of peacekeeping operations is dynamic, and the PFD team is highly committed to meeting the corresponding demands. The main partners of the the Division are the peacekeeping operations, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Department of Field Support, the legislative bodies and troop- and formed police-contributing countries.

Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Section Chief, the incumbent is expected to analyse budget submissions, obtain clarifications and justifications and prepare budget and budget performance reports for small- to medium-size peacekeeping operations, to prepare financial implications for Security Council reports, and to administer related trust funds. The incumbent supports the Director and the Section Chief in the presentation of budget proposals and budget proposals and budget performance reports at the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions and the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly, and prepares supplementary information. The incumbent also prepares allotments, staffing table authorizations and redeployments of funds, analyses and monitors budget implementation, initiates payments to troop- and formed police-contributing Governments for the settlement of liabilities, drafts official correspondence and background papers, briefs senior management, conducts research and prepares communication to donors on financial aspects of trust fund activities. The incumbent may be requested to perform other related duties assigned by the Section Chief, including team assignments for Division-wide initiatives.

Competencies
Professionalism
– possesses conceptual and analytical skills including a compelte, in-depth grasp of financial principles and practices, with knowledge of budget development, including results-based budgeting, and the financial administration of resources; accepts additional responsibilities as required by the demands of service; strives for excellence in performance continually; remains composed while working effectively in stressful situations; uses information technology effectively as a tool and resource; demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and post requirements with excellence; is motivated and demonstrates a capacity to pursue personal development and learn; willing to frequently work beyond normal working hours in order to get the job done. Proficiency in use of information technology tools for financial analysis and monitoring of budgets is required. Proficiency in use of office software, in particular Excel, Word and Powerpoint is required. Strong writing skills are a requirement.

Teamwork
– Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and 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.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is a requirement. Demonstrated experience in results-based approaches to budgeting is highly desirable. Experience in peacekeeping is desirable. Proficiency in use of information technology tools for financial analysis and monitoring of budgets is required. Proficiency in use of office software, in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint, is required. Strong writing skills are a requirement.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

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.

Assessment Method
An essay exercise and a technical (Excel) test will be administered to eligible candidates, which may be followed by a competency-based interview depending on the results of the tests.

Special Notice
Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to internal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination. This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. The extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval. The appointment of staff will also be limited to service on posts financed by the Support Account.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.




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