World Health Organization
Location
New Delhi | India
Job description
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Budget and Finance Unit (BFU) under the Department of Director of Administration and Finance (DAF), is responsible for the management of the Organization's financial accounting and reporting, treasury management, financial integrity, systems, policies and procedures, and compliance. BFU also coordinates with planning, award management, partnerships and financial oversight bodies such as external and Internal Audit (IOS), Independent Expei1 Oversight Committee (IEOAC) and Contract Review Committee (CRC). BFU works also closely with other units of the Office of Director of Administration and Finance providing support to the Regional Office and offices of the WHO Representatives in the eleven Member Countries of the South-East Asia Region to enable the work of the Region and, at the same time ensures, fulfillment of its obligations towards Member Countries and donors in respect of efficient management of financial resources in a transparent manner, ensuring accountability and compliance with rules, regulations and procedures.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of Budget and Finance Officer (BFO) and broad guidance of Director Administration and Finance (DAF), and in collaboration with other organizational entities (e.g. HQ, Regional management offices and technical departments and WHO Country Offices (WCOs), the incumbent will perform the specific duties:
A. Compliance and Risk Management:
•Support the BFO and Compliance and Risk Management (CRM), including review of the internal and external audit observations across WCOs in the Region and supporting their systematic and documented resolution, with clear follow-ups, as required.
•Participate in the Country Review missions, support CRM in the preparation of draft repoils and follow-up on the recommendations, including any coordination within the Regional Office teams and the respective offices on any additional resource requirements and the respective approvals therein.
•Support the CRM in monitoring the risk register, emerging internal risks, as well as the effectiveness of the instituted risk measures, specifically the Risk Register and Internal Control Framework (ICF) in the emerging context of the BMS and GPW14.
•Collaborate with the Budget and Finance Assurance Team to facilitate day-to-day compliance issues/workflows received for BFO/DAF's review, including the CRC reviews, as well as monitoring of the Key Performance Indicators.
B. Governance:
•Support Director Administration and Finance in the Governance matters, conduct of and inputs to the Regional Committee meetings and various high-level meetings.
•Coordinate proceedings of the Regional Committee and other statutory meetings at all three levels of the Organization- Country, Regional Office, and the HQ — with an aim of seamless conduct of operations and proceedings in line with rules and regulations and legal framework of WHO
•Provide support towards implementation of various Governing Bodies resolution in the administrative area, analyze and prepare follow-up plans of action.
C. Programme Management
•Support Director Administration and Finance and the DAF Teams in the overall review of Enabling functions in the Region, HR Plan management and the funds management.
•Responsible for Operational Planning of DAF Department, analyze Programme and HR requirements and coordinate and facilitate development of Programme Budget and Operational Planning
•Provide and coordinate inputs for financial and technical monitoring of implementation of Programme Budget.
D. Legal Matters
•Provide and facilitate legal support and coordinate requests from SEAR Country and Regional Office.
•Facilitate response on a range of legal subjects including but not limited to: (i) WHO governing bodies and Member States, in particular during meetings of the World Health Assembly, Executive Board, Regional Committees and other statutory meetings; (ii) contracts, memoranda of understanding and other legally binding instruments, impacting Organization's relations and reputation vis-a-vis other organizations and entities, both public and private; and (iii) privileges and immunities of the Organization and the staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential : University degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Finance, Law, Economics or related field.For WHO candidates, please refer to e-Manual III.4.1. Para 220.
Desirable:
Experience
Essential : At least five years' experience in planning, general management, internal control framework and related monitoring processes and systems, some of which should be at the international level. Good experience using ERP systems.
Desirable: Experience in working in WHO and/or the UN system, together with specific experience of using Oracle. Experience in working in a multicultural environment.
Skills
•Understand complex interrelationship of factors that lead to successful accomplishment of the Organization's objectives.
•Focus on impact and results and respond positively to feedback•Provide policy advice to senior management
•Use mature professional judgement reporting independently significant issues directly to senior management
•Maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement with respect to sensitive information.
•Achieve consensus on weaknesses identified in processes for governance, evaluation, and compliance and ways to remedy them
•Remain open to change and manage complexities
•Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative work style
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential : Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2079 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (
) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to
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$ 64121 p.a.