CHIEF OF SECTION, FINANCE

Contract

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Salary

The salary for this job should be between 208,877 USD and 261,770 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Risk Management and Compensation Section, Financial Risk Management Service (FRMS), Office of the Programme Planning, Finance and Budget (OPPFB) of the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC).

The Chief of Section reports to the UN Treasurer and Chief of the Financial Risk Management Service (FRMS).

The Risk Management and Compensation Section assist client offices (UN, Funds & Programs) in the review of risks and hazards and obtain risk mitigation solutions through the implementation of the 16 Commercial Insurance Policies. These are: Malicious Acts, Master Aviation, Cash in Transit, Foreign General Liability, Domestic General Liability, Worldwide Vehicle, Headquarters Vehicle, Mobile Equipment, Air Travel, Property, Terrorism, Flood, Fine Arts, Crime, Charterers and Cargo. The section reviews and processes claims, manage Self Insurance Funds for incidents at the HQ Complex, provide Insurance Contract advice to requisitioning offices such as Procurement Division (PD) and Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) and manage the Technical aspect of Broker’s Exercise Request For Proposals (RFPs).

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, and under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Financial Risk Management Service (FRMS), the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

POLICY MANAGEMENT: - Provide policy advice to senior managers on conceptual strategy development of risk management options through commercial insurance programs and other risk management solutions including contractual risk transfer. - Evaluate and recommend alternative coverage and process solutions.

RISK MANAGEMENT UNIT ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAMME SUPERVISION: - Planning and overseeing insurance procurement process, reviewing policy specifications, evaluating insurance procurement proposals and selecting insurance providers based on UN financial rules and pertinent industry practices - Managing the relationship with, and monitoring the performance of the UN insurance brokers and other insurance providers - Monitoring expenditures and ensuring equitable allocation or insurance premiums and other expenditures among client offices - Ensuring that outputs produced by the Unit maintain high-quality standards; that reports, contracts, position papers and audit responses are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data - Ensuring that all outputs produced by the Unit meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with relevant mandates - Overseeing the resolution of insurance issues, monitoring financial performance with respect to policies, claims and overall performance in the industry - Managing, supervising and carrying out the work programme of the Unit; Coordinating the work carried out by the Unit - Providing programmatic substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others - Managing, guiding, developing and training staff under his/her supervision - Planning and discussing with staff individual work programs and evaluating performance - Plans, coordinates, prepares and submits budget proposals related to Commercial Insurance and present to ACABQ and the Fifth Committee as necessary - Administers and monitors cost recovery fund and other commercial insurance funds and associated resources for the organization, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures. - Manages, provides advice and relevant support to General Insurance budget -Section 32 Special

INTER-AGENCY AND INTRA­DEPARTMENTAL CO-ORDINATION: - Coordinating with UN offices, funds, programmes and agencies regarding joint insurance programmes; - Participating in inter-departmental and inter-agency meetings on matters related to risk management and providing substantive expertise on the issue, or holding substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions - Providing substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental and interagency bodies, and other organs as appropriate - Providing guidance and advice to UN offices at Headquarters and overseas as well as UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes on risk management and commercial insurance matters including contractual risk transfer

Competencies Professionalism: Expert knowledge of insurance fundamentals and risk financing mechanisms, management and administration; sound knowledge of insurance and procurement contracts, industry practices, as well as current knowledge of insurance market conditions; intellectual ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives; 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 calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

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 An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, business law, risk management or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, human resources management, law or related field is required.

Experience in workers' compensation or insurance is required.

Experience in supervising a team is desirable.

Experience in the UN system or comparable international organization is desirable.

Experience in interpreting and applying UN or any similar large-scale international organization’s staff entitlements, as they relate to the Financial and Staff Regulations, Rules and procedures, on death, injury, disability and insurance is desirable

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available for 6 months. If the selected candidate is a staff member of the United Nations Secretariat who meets the definition of “internal candidate” in staff rule 4.10, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  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.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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