Post:Finance Analyst, Finance Branch, Division for Management Service (DMS),
Location: New York, ICS-9 (P-2),
Organization: UN Population Fund
MAJOR ACTIVITIES/ EXPECTED RESULTS:
Significantly contributes to the implementation of the GPS, focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Acts as a designated representative of UNFPA Finance Branch to this project • Provides inputs/requirements to design and development for finance elements in GPS
• Develops mapping of data elements between GPS and Atlas
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Validates the final design of Programme cycle and Annual Work Plan(AWP)
& GPS Budgeting module • Liaises with PD, MIS and other units
• Conducts thorough testing, analysis, feedback, and more testing of the finalized module(s) once developed by MIS
• Develops training materials for users
Provides a post-implementation support after GPS launch, focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Participates as trainer in GPS roll-out workshops
•
Provides regular training and knowledge sharing to UNFPA staff and
contributes to the ongoing development of professional practices within
UNFPA
• Supports GPS users and responds to finance-related queries
Contributes to further enhancements of the GPS:
• Makes recommendations on system improvements based on experience and feedback from users
• Contributes to further GPS enhancement e.g. Funding Authorization Certificate of Expenditure Tool (FACET)
• Conducts thorough testing, analysis, feedback on introduced enhancements
• Develops training materials for users on system changes
Overall financial support and guidance to UNFPA Business Units. focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Ensures full compliance with UNFPA Financial Regulations and Rules and policies of financial activities and internal controls
• Follows up on audit recommendations implementation
• Provides training and knowledge sharing sessions as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager, GMAT and Manager, DMU
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Values/Guiding Principles
• Integrity/Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing Diversity/Commitment to Mandate
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring/Performance Management
• Working in teams/Communication/Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence/ Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
• Business acumen • Client orientation
• Implementing management systems
• Innovation/marketing of new approaches
• Job knowledge/Technical knowledge
• Organizational Awareness
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Advanced University Degree in Finance/Accounting or other related field
or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally
recognized institute of accountancy. Professionally qualified
accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy
will have a distinct advantage. • A minimum of 2 years of progressively
responsive experience in financial management and/or accounting at
national and international levels in ERP/Atlas project budgeting and
management
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to
detail, precision and accuracy, ability to work independently and under
pressure, ability to lead the team in fast changing business environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to synthesize business requirement into logical systems specifications
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Advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in
handling of web-based management systems and ERP financials, preferably
PeopleSoft is a distinct advantage
• Familiarity with UNFPA
Programming Policies, including Annual Workplan policies and experience
with their implementation in UNFPA financial system (Atlas) is a
distinct advantage
• Strong technical writing/documentation skills
• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
UNFPA
provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality,
teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of
work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender
distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
We offer an
attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the
position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing
allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
How to apply:
Closing date: 05 Aug 2013
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