特别公告

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The recommendation or selection decision for this position shall be void if the recommended or selected candidate does not obtain a clearance according to ST/SGB/2005/7 on designation of staff members performing significant functions in the management of financial, human or physical resources.

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 March 2018, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Viet Nam.

设置和报告

This post is located within the Administrative Services Division (ASD) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The Director reports directly to the Deputy Executive Secretary of ESCWA for Programme Support. Through appropriate delegation of authority, s/he is also accountable to the Under-Secretary General for Management for the implementation at ESCWA of UN Secretariat-wide administrative matters.

工作内容

Within the framework of the broad delegation of authority with respect to various management functions, the Director of Administrative Services Division (ASD) is responsible for all administrative functions and for providing the requisite administrative support for carrying out the substantive work of the Commission effectively and efficiently. The Director of ASD will be responsible for carrying out the following:
1.Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of ASD through the supervision of the Budget and Finance Section (BFS), the Human Resources Management Section (HRMS), the Information & Communications Technology Section (ICTS), the General Services Section (GSS), the Conference Services Section (CSS), Procurement and Library units. Prepares the work programme of ASD, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
2.Assists the Senior Management in the development and implementation of the administrative and financial framework and advises the Senior Management on all administrative questions and policies concerning the Commission, including budgeting, financial and administrative policy issues.
3.Oversees the administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of ASD. Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of the Commission’s administrative budget using result-based budgeting and the related performance reports for presentation to the Programme Planning and Budget Division and the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions,and other policy-making organs, as appropriate.
4.Supports senior management in : (i) submitting ESCWA’s budget proposals to the Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts, ii) consulting with them on the submission to the General Assembly; iii) defending budget submissions to ACABQ, and iv) internal ESCWA committees aiming at full ESCWA participation in the Change Management Initiatives among others of the UN secretariat as a whole.
5.Coordinates and oversees the preparation of reports on administration and budget for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the General Assembly’s 5th Committee, the Committee for Policy Coordination (CPC) and the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions (ACABQ); and the ESCWA Commission’s Sessions and Executive Committee.
6.Reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
7.Acts as focal point for internal and external audits, plans for timely compliance with audit recommendations and provides periodic progress report.
8.Acts as Certifying Officer for all regular and extra-budgetary accounts of the Commission.
9.Produces major complex reports for management, participates in ESCWA management meetings to provide advice on administrative, financial and human resources matters, advises the ESCWA Senior Management in negotiation of host government agreements (conferences and meetings away from Beirut) and their implementation.
10.Ensures that the outputs produced by ASD maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Sections under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
11.Exercises delegated authority in the recruitment of staff, taking due account of geographical balance.
12.Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in ASD and across organizational boundaries.
13.Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides administrative expertise on an issue, or holds administrative and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
14.As requested by the Executive Secretary, represents the Division and ESCWA at international, regional or national meetings.

工作要求

Professionalism: Expert knowledge in programme development, administration and management in the UN system, including supporting administrative disciplines in budget, human resources and finance. Proven ability to produce reports and papers concerning the various areas of responsibilities cited above and to review and edit the work of others. Demonstrated ability to provide seasoned effective specialized advice in a range of financial, human resources and logistical areas to senior management, including managers of substantive programmes. 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 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.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

专业要求

Advanced University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in business or public administration, human resources management, finance, accounting, law, social sciences 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 fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration, logistics, financial management, budget or related field.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is desirable.

评估

The shortlisted candidates may undergo a substantive assessment related to the functions of the post in addition to a competency-based interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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 or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, 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.

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.

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