Finance Officer

Geneva

Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
Location: Geneva
Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Banking and Finance
- Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The Department of Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) supports countries in prevention and control of high threat diseases of pandemic & epidemic potential through forecasting, characterization of diseases /infectious risks and development of evidence-based strategies to manage infectious hazards.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities\:

1. Plan and organize the day-to-day budget and financial operations of the work unit.

2. In coordination with planning, resource mobilization and grant management teams, provide support to managers to define resource requirements in planning exercises and for budget and/or proposal submissions for both the core Programme and for event/emergency response.

3. Monitor and manage workplan development and implementation, budget and funding allocations, awards management, and expenditure management, and verify all budgetary and financial transactions in the Global Management System (GSM) for both the core Programme and for event response, in compliance with rules and regulations and with requirements of donors on awards.

4. Work with technical units at all levels of the organization to monitor financial implementation, prepare and consolidate the budgetary and financial statements, and prepare budget forecasts and revisions for IHM activities and staff.

5. Track and report on financing against budget, consolidate financial data, analyze and prepare budgetary and financial statements and returns.

6. Generate periodic reports, including departmental finances and status of donor reports due.

7. Update and maintain GSM and other finance tracking systems as required for all budgetary and financial activities.

8. Upon request provide support, backstopping and gap-filling for emergency activities at any level of the Organization or scale of emergency.

9. Perform any other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: A level first university degree in business management, finance or a related domain.
Desirable\: Advanced degree and/or additional certification in financial management.

Experience

Essential\: At least 5 years of experience in budget/financial/programmatic issues, in an international organization. Experience working in budget operations and donor relations.
Desirable\: Experience in developing funding/budget proposals and grant management.

Skills

Four competencies are considered to be mandatory for all WHO staff with managerialresponsibilities\: Teamwork; Respecting and promoting individual and culturaldifferences; Communication and Creating an empowering and motivatingenvironment.

Knowledge of WHO budget, finance and awards policies, procedures and practices,including Financial Regulations and Rules and IPSAS.
Ability to work and produce results under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, tact and discretion sound judgment and initiative.
Excellent analytical and drafting/writing skills are essential.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Knowing and managing yourself
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 58,583 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4164 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

For information on WHO's operations please visit\: http\://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link\: http\://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.