L’OMS recrute un Responsable du budget et des finances, Brazzaville, République du Congo
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Assistant Regional Directors Cluster at WHO in the African Region is responsible for cross cutting technical functions and expert advisory services. It works closely with countries and programme areas across various clusters that include ULC, UCN, HPD and EPR to prepare WHO and Member States for evidence-informed decisions and harness cutting-edge research for health improvements in the African Region. The cluster coordinates work on strategic priorities such as integrated service delivery, diagnostic and laboratory services, and antimicrobial resistance, ensuring these priorities are integrated into programs and progress towards UHC and One Health approach goals. The cluster supports Member States in developing and expanding access to these services.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Update work plans including planned costs in GSM; Raise or revise work plan funding requests; Initiate setting up of HR plans, identify and include positions, update position parameters and submit for approval; Initiate mapping of positions to task and awards; Complete Award Activation, Distribution and Amendment requests; Develop/revise award budgets; Monitor expenditures against award budgets, project funding, award distributions, and PB allocations; and take timely actions for awards closure; Monitor and review staff costs in occupied, vacant positions and take necessary actions to avoid Olds; Monitor staff and consultants contracts and alert for timely actions; Follow up on cancellation of encumbrances in relation to travel costs and procurement of goods and services and timely closure of Purchase Orders (PO); Monitor donor proposals and report deadlines; verify and provide budget authorization for proposals and reports to the resource mobilization team; ensure compliance with relevant financial policies and procedures and standardized operating procedures for emergency situations. Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, calculation, and payment of salaries, allowances, and other payments to staff, non-staff members, subcontractors, and service providers. Provide support for Procurement and Assets management; Keep WHO staff, consultants, and providers informed of relevant financial and budgetary rules and procedures. Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: First university degree in accounting, business or public administration, financial management related field.
Desirable: Training in budgeting or finance in the UN System.
Experience
Essential: At least ten (2) years of work experience in finance, budgeting or accounting or related field.
Desirable: Experience in project management, ideally in the UN System and/or a public health context is an asset. Experience in Oracle-based systems or another ERP-like system is an asset.
Skills
Good knowledge of GSM System, Oracle projects and Oracle Financials or similar ERP applications and systems; Sound knowledge of project management principles and their application; High level of organizational and analytical ability, combined with good writing and communication skills; Ability to multi-task and complete assignments with efficiency, adhering to deadlines and emergency/shifting priorities. Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with staff at all levels. Awareness of WHO rules and regulations, policies and procedures. He / she is able to brief and explain procedures to other members Staff.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese.
Desirable:
The above language requirements are interchangeable.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at XAF 20,093,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.
- According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
- The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int
- An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
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- WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
- The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
- Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.
- This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
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