特别公告

The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) is an independent inter-agency 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 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

The post is located in the Geneva Office of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund.

工作内容

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Finance, Client Service and Records Management Section (FCSRMS), and the general supervision of the Chief of the UNJSPF Office in Geneva, the incumbent performs the following main duties:

1.Supports the Management of the Finance, Client Servicing and Records Management Section (FCSRMS) by:
a) Organizing work in accordance with best management practices, ensuring delivery of client services in the most efficient and timely way possible;
b) Overseeing the work of the staff, communicating clear goals/standards, regularly prioritizing and re-prioritizing work as needed, ensuring that all procedures relating to the Section are clearly and concisely documented;
c) Ensuring consistent and uniform application and interpretation of Fund's Regulations, Rules and Pension Adjustment System. Providing authoritative interpretations, guidance and advice to staff, participants and beneficiaries with respect to the financial implications of choices to be made under the Fund's Regulations with particular regard to estimates of entitlement, including those exercisable under the two track feature of the pension adjustment system, the value of transfers of pension rights and the potential impact on the value of future benefits of decisions regarding validation and restoration and advising on the mechanisms in place for giving effect to such choices;
d) Preparing, organizing and monitoring monthly performance reports on the Section with a view to enhancing productivity and determining the most efficient way to service the Fund's constituents;
e) Formulating and updating of procedures and guidelines for processes of the section in coordination with Financial Services Section and Client Servicing and Records Management
Section in UNJSPF/New York to safeguard harmonized processing to ensure clients receive consistent advice and guidance with regard to the potential financial consequences of their
choices under the various options under the Fund's Regulations.

2. Performs administrative functions and other special duties as required:
a) Undertakes, at the request of the Chief of FCSRMS, and/or the Chief of the UNJSPF Geneva Office, special projects, such as surveys of clients wishes and expectations, evaluation
of services provided, management of the web page, with particular regard to the estimate features;
b) Liaises with chiefs of other sections on work-flow, timetables, new developments and new projects;
c) Liaises with Management and other sections on current developments affecting the work of the section;
d) Participates in the recruitment and selection of the personnel and in the recommendations for promotion; evaluation of work performance and discussions with staff.
e) Acts as OIC of the Section in the absence of the Chief of FCSRMS.

3.Help Manage Emergency Fund cases by:
a) Reviewing requests for assistance in accordance with provisions of Fund's Procedures, which stipulate the requirements for eligibility and the procedure established for the granting of aid from the Fund;
b) Making recommendations to the Chief of the Geneva Office for approving or rejecting requests, and communicating the decision to the requesting parties;
c) Liaising with the Secretaries of Staff Pension Committees of member organizations and/or Association of Former International Civil Servants (AFICS) or individual retiree associations,
which would include advice as regards UNJSPF policies and procedures;
d) Providing input to statistical tables for inclusion in the Board's report to the General Assembly.

4. Being in charge of training activities for participants and beneficiaries in the various UN organizations serviced by the Geneva office and for staff working in the pension and related area in the agencies and UN organizations.

工作要求

PROFESSIONALISM:
-Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of employee benefits domain and demonstrated knowledge of UNJSPF Rules and Regulations and UN Financial Rules.
-Knowledge of pension or employee benefits schemes. Knowledge of UNJSPF benefits administration and IPAS system.
-Shows pride in work and in achievement.
-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.

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.

CLIENT ORIENTATION:
-Ability to identifies clients' needs and suggest appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain good relationships with clients.
-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view.
-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.
-Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects.
-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.


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 improvement; 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.

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.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent degree) in finance, management or related area. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

工作经验

A minimum of seven years of experience at the national or international level in the area of employee benefit schemes, preferably within the United Nations Common System or organizations in the public sector is required. Leadership and management experience in supervising staff in a diverse multinational and multicultural environment is required. Experience in client management is desirable.

语言要求

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

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will 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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

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 At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

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