CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingOn 29 May 1948, the United Nations Security Council, in its resolution 50 (1948) called for a cessation of hostilities in Palestine and established the first peacekeeping mission headed by a UN Mediator with the assistance of a group of military observers to be known as the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). UNTSO is mandated to observe and maintain the unconditional ceasefires and assist the parties to the 1949 Armistice Agreements in the supervision of the application and observance of the terms of those Agreements. UNTSO’s mandate covers five countries, including Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Chief of Unit, Finance and Budget Officer reports directly to the Chief Mission Support. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Chief of Unit, Finance and Budget will be responsible for the following duties: • Acts as the principal advisor on questions related to financial resourcing, stewardship, and performance in line with mission priorities. In this regard the position is responsible for the following: Strategic Resourcing and Stewardship • Provides guidance to Mission leadership and management with respect to the establishment of major resourcing priorities, and coordinates the preparation of comprehensive budget submissions, application of results-based budgeting principles, analysis of the costs and benefits of major new proposals, and performance reporting. • Supports leadership and management in the monitoring of budgetary execution and financial performance to identify issues, priorities, timely solutions and exceptions warranting further action, as well as in participating in projects to enhance the cost-effectiveness of mission activities. • Supports the legislative review processes, including the Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC), the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), and the 5th Committee. • Coordinates and effectively engages with service providers to ensure that the financial accounts of the mission are continually maintained, monitored and annual financial statements are certified in accordance with the requirements of the UN Controller and UN Financial Regulations and Rules. • Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting, and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained in accordance with the UN's Financial Regulations and Rules and proper management of mission resources. Performance Monitoring • Ensures strong management reporting practices and business intelligence for effective and efficient budgetary and performance management, integrating all aspects of the mission's operations and identifying remedial actions. • Effectively manages ongoing monitoring, analysis and reporting to ensure that the mission's organizational performance is aligned with mandates and other priorities. Other • Manages the staff of the unit in prioritizing, planning, and assigning responsibilities, developing and maintaining needed expertise and knowledge, and identifying opportunities for improvement including their on-going learning and career development. • Represents the mission on crosscutting projects and initiatives to improve resource management, financial operations, and risk management in field operations. • Ensures an effective cashier function as needed. • Serves on formal oversight and decision-making bodies established in the mission, including the Local Committee on Contracts and Local Property Survey Board. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting. • Performs other related duties as assigned. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and practices, budget development and financial administration of resources. Ability to develop budgetary policies, procedures and new programmes. Ability to formulate new strategies and technical approaches to budgetary matters. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field. A first level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar recognized professional designation is desirable. A combination of extensive experience in accounting, budget or finance coupled with active enrollment in a CPA or related professional programme may be accepted in lieu thereof. Job - Specific QualificationA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar recognized professional designation is desirable. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in finance and budget is required. Experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, audit, financial reporting or other related area, including RBB, IPSAS, and use of ERP financial modules is required. Experience in translating strategies into financial plans and operations is required. Experience managing multi-national team is required. Experience working with international or multi-national organizations is desirable. Experience working in a volatile, conflict or post-conflict settings is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the advertised position, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. AssessmentPreviously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment. Special NoticeThis \"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. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 Nov 2023, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu. 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