Department/ Office:United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station:KHARTOUM
Posting Period:18 March 2013-17 April 2013
Job Opening number:13-ADM-UNEP-27108-R-KHARTOUM (E)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism,
Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the
United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at
the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of
environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review
and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the
international community for action. UNEP’s Division of Environmental Policy
Implementation (DEPI) works with international and national partners, providing
technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of
environmental law and policy, and strengthening the environmental management
capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
This post is located in the Post-Conflict and Disaster Management Branch
(PCDMB) of UNEP/DEPI, in Khartoum, Sudan.
Under the overall supervision of an Executive Officer at Headquarters
and to the Head of the Unit/Chief Administrative Officer in the field, the
incumbent will perform the following duties:
Responsibilities
1.Human Resources Management;
Effectively coordinates actions relative to the
administration of human resources activities. Determines and recommends
benefits and entitlements for staff on basis of contractual status.
2. Budget and Finance;
Takes the lead with respect to the preparation and
implementation of the work programme.
Monitors and reviews the work programme and budget.
Review requirements and work with systems units with respect
to improving budget reporting systems and cost effective utilization of
programe resources.
Develops and implements procedures.
Supervises and/or provides guidance on financial
administration and management information issues.
Provides guidance and leadership to more junior staff.
3. General Administration;
Oversees work related to procurement, billing and receipt
ofincome from various services etc.
Reviews adequacy of departmental space requirements.
Oversees the identification
of office technology needs.
Performs other related work 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 clam in stressful situations.
- Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- Communication;
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience, demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent)
in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related area.
A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may
be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience is calculated
following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the
United Nations.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible
experience in administration, finance, accounting,human resource management or
related field.
Languages
English and French are the official languages of the UN
Secretariat. For the post advertised,
fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an asset. Knowledge of other official UN languages is
an asset.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position will
include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competency-based
interview.
Special Notice
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. This position is funded for
an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as
soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the
deadline stated in the job opening.
On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has
been provided.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24
hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the
application, if necessary. If the
problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need
Help?” link.
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.
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