CHIEF OF Section, FINANCE

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This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Kuwait Joint Support Office (KJSO), a service center which is responsible for the service delivery to client missions in accordance with existing service level agreements. The Chief of Section, Finance reports to the Chief of KJSO.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, and relying on service providers as applicable, the Chief of Section, Finance will be responsible for the following duties:

1.Management of the KJSO Finance Section: Administer, guide and supervise staff of the Finance Section and provide appropriate guidance to all staff on financial issues to meet objectives, including their on-going learning and development. a.Prepare Section Work Plans, set targets and manage the performance of the Section. b.Review, design and implement appropriate internal management and monitoring tools, systems and functionalities together with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). c.Monitor timely processing of transactions related to payments to vendors, staff payroll and benefits, end of month and year-end closure of accounts, clearing of open-item-managed accounts, bank reconciliations and reports for client missions. d.Review and approve reports, communications and submission of financial materials to the Controller and other UNHQs entities.

2.Advise Senior Management and approve financial transactions: Serve as a primary focal person and advisor to the CMS and CAS/AOs of client missions and the Chief of KJSO as well as other senior leadership of the missions on finance operations and matters that have a financial impact. a.Provide authoritative advise to the management of client missions and KJSO on all financial matters. b.Provide the leadership of client Missions and KJSO with the necessary regular and management reports with analysis, options and recommendations for action. c.Collaborate with the missions to ensure the implementation of IPSAS and Umoja finance modules. d.Act as a primary Approving Officer for financial transactions and ensure that financial transactions are reviewed, processed and recorded in accordance with the UN Financial Regulations and Rules and IPSAS requirements.

3.Monitoring financial transactions: Provide advice, interpret financial regulations, rules and guidelines, take adaptive and corrective action in response to audit and other queries to ensure adherence to the United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules, Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins, and Circulars. a.Ensure proper financial stewardship and administration of the missions and that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. b.Represent the Missions in cross-UN projects and initiatives to improve financial management in field operations, including development of capacity building programs, and the implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. c.Direct the installation and implementation of financial systems and other information technology systems in the mission. Evaluate the efficiency, performance and enhancement of the systems.

4.Oversight and strategic guidance: Plan, guide and coordinate the work of the various Units comprising the KJSO Finance Section and monitor the results expected of the Section. a.Responsible for exercising delegated authority from the Assistant Secretary-General, Controller, with respect to approving the missions’ financial transactions and maintenance of financial statements for client missions. b.Responsible for preparation of Finance-related mission guidelines, work plan and strategies, definition of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Catalogue for client missions. c.Review and monitor the integrity of financial statements of the Client Missions and consult with Missions as appropriate.

5.Other/General a.Monitor and guide the Finance Section’s contribution towards various committees. b.Guide staff development activities within the Section including identification of training needs in the Section and enhancing staff skills. c.Undertake in-house training on finance related issues.

Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrated expertise in applying contemporary principles and practices to financial management and resource planning, accounting and financial reporting, and financial operations, in a complex organisational setting; ability to develop and implement new policies, procedures and other improvement initiatives to promote cost-effective resource management and strengthen financial stewardship and control; extensive experience in preparing and/or interpreting financial information in an IPSAS-compliant or similar accounting environment; proven capacity to provide valued input to a strategic organisational planning and/or oversight framework; demonstrated success in addressing challenging scenarios and problems from a strategic perspective and with effective solutions; significant experience in defining operational and organizational objectives in a results-based resourcing framework; capacity to provide strategic support to senior leadership; demonstrated commitment to incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Superior capacity to speak and write with influence in communicating with senior leadership and peers throughout the mission and at UNHQ; demonstrated experience in conveying technical financial issues to-non-practitioners, adapting language, tone, style and format to the audience; listens to others, correctly interpreting messages and responding appropriately; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning & 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.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field is reqiured. A first-level university degree or a relevant professional qualification, in combination with relevant academic qualifications and experience in financial management, accounting or other related field, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Professional recognition as a CPA, chartered accountant or by a similar professional body is highly desirable.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in cost management and budget formulation, cost control and monitoring, accounting and financial reporting, or analysis and interpretation of financial results is required. Experience in managing change initiatives and the formulation of new strategies/approaches to financial management or accounting issues is highly desirable. Experience in supporting international operations involving military/security, logistics, infrastructure development, or a similar undertaking is highly desirable. Experience in a service center environment is desirable.

Languages Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is desirable. .

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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