特别公告

-Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

-Owing to the funding nature of this position, there is no expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Secretariat of the United Nations. Recruitment, selection and extension of appointments against this position will be subject to budgetary approval.

-Staff members appointed to the current position are required to submit a financial disclosure statement upon assignment or appointment and annually thereafter.

设置和报告

This post is located in Treasury, Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts, Department of Management. Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief, Global Banking Operations, and the United Nations Treasurer.

工作内容

The incumbent performs the following duties and responsibilities:
- Provides policy guidance on treasury and banking operations.
- Assists in establishing banking operations in UN Offices and maintains a good working relationship with the senior management of approximately 100 banks that provide banking services to the UN.
-Provides substantive input in the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs) for all UN peacekeeping missions, special political missions, Economic Commissions and OAHs in consultation with the Procurement Division.
- Identifis the requirements, prepare the RFPs and assist the UN peacekeeping missions and OAHs in issuing the RFPs; be a member of the evaluation committee reviewing the proposals; handle the related negotiations in order to ensure the most secure, cost effective and efficient bank is selected.
- Manages, guides, develops and trains staff in UN peacekeeping missions and OAHs on the use of electronic payment systems.
- Coordinates between Treasury, OLA and the banks, the formalization of banking agreements between UN and the banks that provide banking services to the Organization.
- Ensures the accuracy of correspondence related to account opening documents and amendments to the signatory panels.
- Carries out administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of Treasury, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting.
- Represents Global Banking Operations as a focal point for all audit related issues.
- Handles confidential and sensitive information.
- Prepares official correspondence to the attention of the Treasurer, Controller, Senior Banking Managers and Directors.
- Organizes training sessions for electronic payment systems and meetings with banks in collaboration with the Peacekeeping Missions, OAH and Regional Commissions.

工作要求

Professionalism:
-Knowledge of Treasury principles and practices, budget management and financial administration of resources.
-Proven analytical skills and ability to provide technical advice on treasury operations.
-Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others.
-Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations.
-Shows pride in work and in achievements.
-Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
-Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
-Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning & Organizing:
-Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
-Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
-Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
-Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
-Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
-Uses time efficiently.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

工作经验

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required. Practical experience working with SWIFT is desirable. Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) is desirable. Experience issuing RFP is desirable.

Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

联合国方面的考虑

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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.