VA ID: 1969 Grade Level: P-2 Division: Division of Administration Section: Budget and Finance Section Unit: Type of Appointment: Fixed Term Appointment Date of Issuance: 25 January 2024 Deadline for Applications: 10 March 2024 Vacancy Reference: VA287-1969-2024 Reporting Date: As soon as possible
Please note that all candidates should adhere to CTBTO Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity.
Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
A roster of suitable candidates may be established for similar positions at the same level as a result of this selection process for a period of two (2) years.
Organizational Background
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.
Organizational Setting
This position is located in the Budget and Finance Section, Division of Administration. Budget and Finance Section provides timely and accurate support for effective financial reporting and accounting and management of the financial resources of the Commission with full adherence to the Financial Regulations and Rules, and to provide credible assurances to the States Signatories and the Executive Secretary on the management of PTS financial resources and operations in accordance with recognized international accounting and audit standards.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will report to the Head of Budget Planning and Implementation Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of Budget Planning and Implementation Unit to:
Develop, maintain and enhance applications and reports to support financial reporting, budget planning and decision making processes/activities in the Provisional Technical Secretariat; Compile figures and tables, and perform quantitative analysis for the preparation of annual financial statement, external and internal audits, preparation of biennial Programme and Budget Proposals, Budget Updates and Programme and Budget Performance Reports; Provide assistance, coordinate and advice concerning the planning, implementation, maintenance, testing and support of the information systems and applications within the Division of Administration, including user requirements analysis, maintenance of inventories of reports and applications that are in production, technical coordination with internal and external service providers and user support and training; Act as the Division of Administrationโs focal point to coordinate maintenance, support, upgrade and enhancement of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other systems used by the Budget and Finance Section; Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
University degree (Bachelorโs degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, management information systems or a related field (including cross disciplinary programmes of aforementioned subjects).
Work Experience and Qualifications
At least two (2) years of relevant working experience in the planning, implementation, maintenance, support and/or enhancement of ERP system in the functional areas of financial reporting, project management, and budget planning and management, preferably part of which should have been at international entities (public, private or multilateral). Previous experience with SAP preferred. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis, modeling, and reporting capabilities. Experience of using financial/quantitative reporting or business intelligence software and platforms such as Crystal Reports, Business Objects, Cognos, Report Painter, Microsoft Power BI and a relational data base system (such as Access, SQL Server, Oracle etc.) for financial reporting purposes is required. Capacity to work simultaneously on a variety of issues and tasks independently, adjusting to priorities and achieving results with agreed objectives and deadlines.Languages
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.
Competencies
Professionalism - 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; Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from other and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the 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; 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; Team work - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings; Accountability - Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors 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; Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks โoutside the boxโ; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches; Client orientation - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be โclientsโ and seeks to see things from clientsโ point of view; establishes and maintains productive relationships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clientsโ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clientsโ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients; Commitment to continuous learning - Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve; Technological Awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks, shows willingness to learn new technology.
Remuneration
CTBTO offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, see link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm). The salary offered may be subject to deductions to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and/or Health Insurance Scheme.
Additional Information
All applications must be submitted through the CTBTO e-Recruitment system before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Incomplete applications and submission of employment history in formats other than the CTBTO Employment Information Form will not be considered. The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the candidate has less than the qualifications required; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter duration than indicated in the vacancy announcement. Please note that the CTBTO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list. The CTBTO reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted candidates. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process.