Vacancy Notice No:HQ/09/HQ/HSE/TA216
Title: Administration Finance Officer
Grade: P3
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration of contract: 6 months
Date:18 September 2009
Deadline for application : 9 October 2009
(12 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting applications
Duty Station: Geneva Switzerland
Organization unit:HQ/HSE Health Security and Environment (HQ/HSE) /
HQ/FOS Food Safety, Zoonoses and Foodborne Diseases (HQ/FOS)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
Within the Health Security and Environment cluster, FOS' goal is to lower the burden of diseases from food and animals by strengthening national and international capacity in control, prevention and surveillance of foodborne and zoonotic diseases of public health importance. In collaboration with WHO Regional Offices, the objective is to support Member States in the various aspects of food safety, zoonoses and foodborne diseases. To achieve this, the department advocates and promotes the communication of sound science and the provision of effective tools along the entire food chain.
Description of duties:
Under the supervision of Director FOS, the incumbent carries out the following duties:
1. Contribute to the development, analysis and consolidation of budget proposals for the department's strategic programme budget.
2. Ensure standards of consistency and best practice in the implementation of Finance policies, and a transparent flow of communication between teams, FOS Regional Advisers in regional offices and other related units.
3. Provide guidance and advice on the interpretation of the WHO Manual and Financial Rules and Regulations;
4. Record and disseminate appropriately the exceptions, liaising with legal, internal audit and central policy units as necessary.
5. Prepare and track budget, liaise with donors to ensure efficient receipt of funds, manage all contracts and research grant agreements, and coordinate with the Director and PRP on higher level financial issues.
6. Check all obligating documents, downloading relevant information available from GSM System.
7. Liaise with technical staff on operational proposals, project document and activity reports for partners and donors.
8. Provide administrative assistance to the FOS Director and P-Staff.
9. Perform other duties as required by the Director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced level university degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
(For WHO staff, please see e-manual III, 4.1, para220)
Skills:
1. Thorough knowledge of administrative, financial and management principles and practices.
2. Proven skills in project planning.
3. Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
4. Ability to work closely in harmony with government and international officials at all levels.
5. Excellent inter-personal skills.
6. Ability to work as a leader as well as member of a team.
7. Ability to work under pressure.
8. Ability to work with competing priorities, tight deadlines and under pressure.
9. Good skills in on-the-job education;
10. Writing and editorial skills for preparing reports and presentations to donors.
11. Oral presentation skills.
12. Computer, financial management and analytical skills.
13. Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings.
Competencies (www.who.int/employment/competencies)
1. Communicating in a credible and effective way
2. Producing results
3. Moving forward in a changing environment
4. Fostering integration and teamwork
5. Setting an example
Experience:
Essential
1. At least five years' experience in programme planning, financial administration;
2. Knowledge of WHO corporate financial IT systems;
3. Experience with GSM
Desirable
1. Experience working with other International Organizations.
2. Experience in reporting and/or in HR management, resource mobilization and donor tracking activities.
3. Work experience in public health.
Languages:
Essential
Excellent knowledge of English
Desirable
Working knowledge of French
Additional Information:
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.
This vacancy is published in English only.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
53629USD at single rate
57453USD with primary dependants Post Adjustment: 84.6 % of the above figure(s). 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.
A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Currently accepting applications
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