特别公告

The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) is an independent interagency body established by the United Nations General Assembly. The applicable human resources procedures are governed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Fund and the UN Secretariat. Any candidate from a member organization of the UNJSPF applying for this post is considered as an internal candidate provided he/she has been appointed through the appointment and promotion procedures applicable in his/her respective organization. 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. The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

设置和报告

This position is located in the Pension Entitlements Section (PES) of the Fund Secretariat of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) based in New York. The Pension Entitlements Section is responsible for the calculation and processing of entitlements, including administering and managing participation and separation processes as well as post retirement matters in respect of staff of member organizations of the Fund, including the determination and calculation of all types of pension benefits.
The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Pension Entitlements Section.

工作内容

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Section, the incumbent performs the following duties:

1. Serves as Deputy to the Chief of Pension Entitlements Section assisting the Chief of Section in performing his/her supervisory responsibilities, including participation in the following functions:

(a) planning and organizing the work of the Section;
(b) developing and implementing new methods and procedures, as necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the section;
(c) providing analyses and other technical input in respect of systems and processes used by the Section and advising on the design and evaluation of new or enhanced systems, in co-operation with the Operations Support Unit, the Business Analyst for Operations and the Information Management Systems Section;
(d) replacing the Chief of Section during his/her absence.

2. Assists the Chief of Section in performing other duties such as:
(a) carrying out inter-agency activities related to the determination and clarification of procedures and practices regarding participation and separation matters;
(b) collaborating with the Operation Support Unit in the preparation and or updating of detailed procedures and guidelines on all benefit entitlements;
(c) providing analyses and technical input on various aspects of participation in and processing benefits, as well as on related systems, procedures and practices including information systems used by the section;
(d) acting as releasing officer during Unit Chief absences;
(e) providing input to senior management on policy issues concerning benefit and entitlements.

3. Serves as the Section's focal point in Recruitment matters.

4. Undertakes special assignments at the request of the Chief of Section and/or Senior management.

工作要求

Core Competencies:

Professionalism:
Demonstrated knowledge of pension or staff benefits administration, specifically with regard to entitlements. Proven analytical skills. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues. related to pension/staff administration and entitlements. Ability to review and edit the work of others. Knowledge of United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund or that of a similar international organization's Regulations, Rules and Pension Adjustment System. Knowledge of public and/or private pension plans and other employee benefit plans. 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.

Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Managerial Competencies:

Managing Performance:
Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Building Trust:
Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda; places confidences in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to others; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business administration or public administration, finance, management or related area is required. 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 the area of employee benefit administration, finance, or human resources, or related area, of which at least three years at international level is required. At least two years of managerial or supervisory experience is required. Experience in pension administration is desirable.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official 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 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.

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.