VN 2018/199 (P) - Treasury Officer (P3) - Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title Treasury Officer

Duty Station :Geneva, Switzerland Classification Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 28 August 2018

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

The Treasury Division forms part of the Department of Resources Management (DRM) and is responsible for the custody and investment of IOM’s cash resources and all banking relationships and services.

Under the overall supervision of the Director, DRM and the direct supervision of the Chief of Treasury, and in cooperation with other colleagues in the Country Offices (COs) and Headquarters (HQs); the successful candidate will focus on supporting the Treasury Team to modernise Treasury Management Systems and review its global banking operations commencing in Europe.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Plan, coordinate and implement treasury activities in a timely manner and within the confines of the budget.

2. Develop reports, presentations, talking points and briefings on treasury activities and for internal training.

Page 1 / 43. Manage the implementation of new banking solutions in IOM Country Offices, initially in Europe.

4. Maintain negotiations and discussions for the provision of Country Office specific services to be provided by banks in the context of Treasury banking partners.

5. Manage Automation Project to maintain Bank Master data in SAP.

6. Lead the Change Management process within Country Offices regarding the new banking solutions, initially in Europe, including liaising with Country Offices on a regular basis. 7. Act as Technical Administrator of a Treasury Management System (TMS) and connectivity with partner banks, using both SWIFT and Host to Host interfaces.

8. Act as Technical Administrator of all other HQs Treasury platforms.

9. Administer the Treasury Business Continuity Policy.

10. Operate the Treasury Management System while providing high-level user support and assistance to colleagues working with the TMS.

11. Provide high-level user support and assistance to colleagues operating various banks propriety software and interfaces.

12. Operation of SWIFT Alliance Lite2 software and interfaces.

13. Manage the control of Country Office bank and cash levels, including overseeing daily work of Treasury Team member.

14. Develop and manage guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, including Work Instruction Manual (WIMs) for TMS.

15. Prepare presentations for the quarterly Treasury Risk Committee meetings, including assembling all necessary performance and market data and current Treasury activities. 16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or • University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience in a Treasury department preferred;

• Experience in finance/banking and related project management;

• Experience in working with bank platforms and interfaces;

• Experience in change management is an advantage;

• High Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office;

• Very good communication, negotiation and organizational skills are required. Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage. Page 2 / 4Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 28 August 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 15.08.2018 to 28.08.2018

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