Title of Assignment: Financial Data Analysis Consultant
Name of unit/sector: Program Performance and Budget Service (PPBS), Administration, Finance and Management Sector
Place of Assignment: WIPO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
Expected places of travel (if applicable): None
Expected duration of assignment: An initial 6 months โ October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026 (100% Full-time) with possibility of extension ย
1. Objective of the assignment ย
The Program Performance and Budget Service (PPBS) is responsible for facilitating the planning and budgeting, implementation and monitoring, and assessment of the performance of WIPO's programs in accordance with WIPO's Results-Based Management (RBM) framework and the Financial Regulations and Rules.
The consultant will support PPBS in delivering financial and budget reporting as well as operational tasks - particularly in connection with ย the 2026 work planning exercise and the preparation of the 2024/25 WIPO Performance Report.
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2. Deliverables/servicesย
(a) Prepare and analyze financial data for planning and reporting purposes, including the WIPO Performance Report, the Annual Financial Statements, and other reports as required; perform extraction from various ERP systems, transformation, and validation of data sets to ensure accuracy and completeness; and maintain documentation of financial planning and reporting processes for future reference and auditing purposes.
(b) Identify data sources, develop and implement reliable data collection methods, and develop strategies for enhancing data quality; adopt a continuous improvement approach to reviewing and redeveloping reports to ensure they remain relevant to changes in the Organization.
(c) Provide substantive and operational support to Sectors, including the preparation and processing of budget journals, recruitment/contract extension reviews, and financial analyses; analyze requests for the use of personnel and non-personnel resources against annual workplans and organizational results.
(d) Update and carry out administrative actions in ERP systems, including WePerform, ensuring that monitoring files and documentation are maintained in an organized, accurate, and up-to-date manner, and identifying opportunities for automated tracking.
(e) Assist Sectors in the preparation of annual workplans; prepare analysis, as required, on workplan implementation and budget utilization; identify issues and propose solutions in a service-oriented manner.
(f) Prepare monthly or quarterly monitoring reports for all sources of funds and ensure that relevant documentation is always up to date. ย
(g) Perform other related duties as required.
3. Reporting ย ย
The Financial Data Analysis Consultant will report to the Senior Project Manager, who will validate deliverables and confirm satisfactory completion prior to payment.
4. Profile (e.g., area of specialization/expertise, specific knowledge/skills/experience)
(a) Education
- First-level university degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
(b) Experience
- At least six (6) years of professional work experience including in the area of finance, or budgeting.
- Experience of working with an ERP system, e.g., Oracle Fusion, Board or PeopleSoft.
(c) Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Expert user of Microsoft Office Excel, including for building data models.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong investigative mindset and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to present financial information in a clear and transparent manner.
- Organizational skills with the ability to work efficiently, systematically, and accurately under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Excellent people skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
(d) Language
- Native or equivalent level of proficiency in written and spoken English. ย
5. Duration of contract and paymentย
(a) The Financial Data Analysis Consultant will provide its services on a full-time equivalent basis from October 1, 2025, until March 31, 2026, with a possibility of extension based on ย consultantโs performance and the availability of funding.
(b) Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations of a daily rate in either Swiss francs, Euros, British Pounds, or USD.
(c) It is specifically agreed that the rate to be paid for the Contractorโs services is based on actual days of work rendered, as confirmed monthly by the supervisor. ย Any additional effort beyond what is indicated herein, as may be necessary to satisfactorily complete all the agreed tasks, need prior written approval by WIPO before being rendered. ย
6. Additional information
ICS contractors fall outside the coverage of employment contracts for WIPO Staff members and are not subject to the WIPO Staff Regulations and Rules. The ICS contractor has no entitlement to vacation or sick leave, except for WIPO official holidays, or to medical insurance or staff pension. Absences from work will be deducted from the contractorโs payment on a pro-rated basis.