Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Programme Office in Haiti (POHTI), with duty station in Port-au-Prince, operating under the Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean (ROPAN), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) located in Panama City, Panama. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Representative of ROPAN and the direct supervision of the UNODC Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) Advisors for the project. S/he will also receive guidance from UNODC headquarters, Vienna, Austria and from UNODC Anti-Corruption Hub in Mexico.

Within assigned authority and for the implementation of the Project on “Strengthening the Haitian capacity to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate cases of corruption and economic crimes, money laundering and associated predicate offences and improving information sharing with international investigators on transnational organized crime in Haiti”, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist to the Project work relating to budgeting and finance, as well as to general administration and management.

• Assist managers in monitoring all accounts and compliance with the United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures; provide assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; identify budgetary and general administrative issues/problems, as they arise, and advise the Advisors for the Project and the Project Officer on appropriate course of action.

• Assist in the preparation and review of Project budget submissions and financial projections, verify accuracy of data provided, liaise closely with the Financial Resources Management Section (FRMS), and ensure follow-up on the comments provided.

• Monitor expenditures and compares with approved budget; prepare adjustments as necessary.

• Assist in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.

• Support the Advisors for the Project and the Project Officer in the elaboration of budget estimates and resource requirements for the Project by generating and analysing the required SAP (Umoja) financial reports and by preparing tables and charts to help determining and detailing financial requirements.

• Assist to prepare analytical reports on expenditure projections, financial statements etc. on the various source of funding, and present them in a form that is meaningful to non-specialists.

• Collaborate on internal oversight databases/recording tools to monitor, track and record expenditure and keep comprehensive overview of the Project.

• Ensure that database/monitoring tools are current and up to date; prepare, maintain and update files (electronic and paper) and internal databases.

• Support the coordination of activities related to the preparation and planning of the Project and Consolidated Budget submissions, throughout their respective cycles.

• Provide general office assistance and support the Advisors for the Project and the Project Officer in the coordination of various administrative tasks, as they relate to the internal business process, oversight and quality assurance within the Project.

• Assist with the monitoring testing and upgrading of Umoja’s system-related tasks, especially as they relate to the financial aspects of the Project’s work.

• Assist in the preparation of the Project workplans and risk management matrix.

• Provide support in the coordination and timely submission of the Project’s inputs and data on UNODC’s Annual Implementation Plans (AIPs) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) reports and treatment plans.

• Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.

• Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Professionalism: Is able to perform a broad range of administrative functions and has good knowledge and understanding of financial rules, regulations and procedures in the United Nations environment. Has knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret, analyses and format data across the full range of finance and budget functions, including database management. Has knowledge of the mandates of UNODC. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Is familiar with the UN Budget cycle. Has ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Has ability to perform analysis, modeling, and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which ones 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. Client orientation: 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 processes; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of finance, budget, accounting or other related field is required. The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced to three for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the use of MS Excel, spreadsheets and word processing applications is required. Proficiency and experience in grants, projects and fund management applications, is desirable. Experience working with an SAP system, such as the in-house Umoja, and in the customization of BI reports, is desirable. Experience as a certifying officer in the SAP system, Umoja, is desirable. Work experience with the United Nations system or similar international organizations is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of Creole is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until September 2025. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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.

No Fee

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