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Head Programmes and Projects Section

Vacancy Announcement Number	13-HQ-AM-02
Grade	P-4
Deadline for Applications	6 February 2013
Duty Station	HQ Amman

Under the direct supervision of Chief, Budget Division, the Head Programme and Projects Section works in the Budget Division, which is staffed by two international and 16 area staff members, supervises the Programmes and Projects Section and as required, deputizes for the Chief, P-5 in the general supervision of the Staff Costs and Standards Section headed by a grade 18 post. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

·         Plan and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Section; ensure that substantive work programmes and activities are carried out in a timely fashion, in close coordination with External Relations and Communications Department (ERCD),  Programme Support and Coordination Unit (PSCU) Directors/ Deputy Directors and Projects Officers of Field Offices, and Directors of HQ Departments

·         Monitor and supervise projects budget including the preparation of budget data for submission to donors and control of releases of funds; coordinate with Accounts Division the preparation of financial reports to donors and keeps Chief, Budget Division briefed on projects implementation by the operating departments; review and comment on audit reports and donor agreements;

·         Manage the establishment and updating of appropriate  project financial management information systems and in the development of budgetary systems and procedures; draft technical instructions and plan and implement training programme on budgetary techniques for the Finance and Administrative staff;

·         Coordinate the preparation and finalization of projects budget for the Agency’s Biennium/Annual Budget in coordination with Field Offices and HQ Departments;

·         Develop monitoring tools and designs control mechanisms to ensure that projects expenditures are within budgeted amounts and in line with donor agreements; examine variations and report to ERCD, Field Offices and HQ Departments ensuring appropriate action been taken;

·         Provide timely and accurate financial data and analysis to the Management Committee, AdCom / Sub-AdCom and respond to relevant ad hoc donor requests;

·         Act for the Chief / Deputy Chief Budget Division during their absence.

Professional Knowledge and Experience

·         Advanced university degree in finance, accounting or business administration;

·         At least eight years experience in the application of knowledge acquired in 8.1 above, including three years in a senior supervisory position in a large international, governmental or commercial organization in areas of programme planning, budgeting or other related financial work;

·         Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Competencies

·         Proven skills in modern methods of budgeting including results-based budgeting;

·         Demonstrated ability to operate personal computers and knowledge of standard applications;

·         Excellent analytical skills;

·         Ability to cope with multiple tasks effectively;

·         Ability to work under difficult conditions;

·         Demonstrated management skills in a multi-cultural environment;

·         Ability to motivate staff;

·         Excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively with people at all levels in the organization.

Desirable Qualifications

·         Coursework in management studies;

·         Experience in a budget or finance office of an organization in the UN common system;

·         Membership in a professional body of accountants such as Institute of Chartered Accountants or Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Equivalency

When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Human Resources Department may substitute part of the unmet requirements under UNRWA’s equivalency determination guidelines with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and/or progressive relevant work experience. Note: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered sufficient for an equivalency determination.

Additional Information

The incumbent will be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations in the Middle East.

Conditions of Service 

UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,467 net tax free with dependants or $67,483 single, plus post adjustment of 44.1%. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

How to Apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General Information

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Date of issue: 7 January 2013/LF

Deadline    06-02-2013

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