Grade: P3
Vacancy no.: CALL/P/2024/44
Publication date: 20th December 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 12th January 2025
Job ID: 12639
Department: TR/CF
Organization Unit: TR/CF
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term
The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the above position. This is an assignment of a purely temporary nature, not expected to lead to a career in the ILO. Duration of the assignment is 12 months.
The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations.
The following are eligible to apply:
- Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
- External candidates.
The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
Applications from qualified candidates from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future, would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here: ILO Jobs: Non- and under-represented Member States
Introduction
The position is located in the Office of the Treasurer and Financial Comptroller (TR/CF). The Treasurer and Financial Comptroller (โThe Treasurerโ) is responsible to the Director-General for the formulation of financial and budgetary policy and the oversight of the Officeโs fiduciary responsibilities for all sources of funds, and for the establishment and maintenance of a sound system of internal control that supports the achievement of Office aims and policies.
The Treasurer is responsible for the operations of the Financial Management department, the Procurement Bureau, as well as the overall functioning of financial governance and risk management throughout the Office.
The incumbent of this position will report to the Financial Governance Officer and Senior Risk Officer a.i. and undertake tasks related to risk management, business continuity management, governance and oversight, knowledge management and training.
Specific Duties
1. Support the Office-wide exercise for the update of risk registers and monitor the status of individual risk registers for any new development or update required.
2. Provide technical support on the use of the Risk Management Platform - Symbiant.
3. Undertake research on risk management trends and compile data for reporting.
4. Support the Office-wide exercise for the update of business continuity plans (BCPs).
5. Maintain BCP documentation and support BCP simulation exercises as required.
6. Contribute to the update of the ILOโs BCP policy and its inputs into the overall policy and procedures on the implementation of the Organizational Resilience Management System (ORMS).
7. Disseminate, monitor and review Office responses to oversight recommendations.
8. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the risk/control database and the preparation of content of the Risk/Control Bulletins.
9. Contribute to the development and maintenance of training materials on risk, fraud and internal controls.
10. Design, draft and update contents on intranet and public websites in relation to risk management, BCP and financial governance.
11. Undertake other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree in business administration, finance or accounting or other relevant fields. Professional training or certification in risk management would be an advantage. A first-level university degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned field(s) or other relevant fields with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
At least five years of professional financial and accounting experience. Experience in the financial and administrative operations of the ILO or another United Nations system organization would be an advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of one working language (English, French, Spanish) of the Organization and a working knowledge of a second working language. One of these must be English. A knowledge of a third working language would be an advantage.
Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
Ability to analyse financial information from several sources, examining documentation; to resolve any apparent anomalies. Ability to plan and coordinate moderately complex projects or programmes. Ability to draft reports and explain decisions effectively to staff within the organization. Ability to draft procedures for internal use which reflect sound financial rules. Ability to use common office computer applications; familiarity with computerized accounting packages. Ability to motivate staff, establish team objectives, assign and supervise work and ensure that quality service/work is provided to clients. Discretion is required as work may involve dealing with confidential material. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate and model gender-responsive, non-discriminatory and inclusive behaviour and attitudes.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the 2 to 4 weeks following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.
Fraud warning
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.