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CEB, UN System-Wide IPSAS Project Team Leader 所屬組織 : 聯(lián)合國(UN)

組織領域: 崗位級別:

崗位領域: 截止日期:2017-10-07 00:00:00

工作地點: NEW YORK學歷要求:

工作性質(zhì):

崗位信息網(wǎng)址:https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=84209

職位描述

特別公告

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.

This vacancy is subject to availability of post.

Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

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.

Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.


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.

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.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.

設置和報告

In February 2006, the United Nations System decided to fund a jointly-financed project to support the adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) throughout the United Nations System. The system-wide IPSAS project team is tasked with providing support to United Nations System organizations for the successful implementation of IPSAS and the ongoing support of post-implementation activities.

This position is currently located in the Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts (OPPBA) in the United Nations Secretariat, New York. The incumbent reports to the Chair of the UN System Task Force on Accounting Standards.

工作內(nèi)容

Within delegated authority, the UN System-Wide IPSAS Project Team Leader will be responsible for the following activities:

? Lead the ongoing coordination and liaison with United Nations System organizations, supporting the Task Force on Accounting Standards and providing the main platform for facilitating information-sharing on IPSAS implementation and post-implementation;
? Support the Chair of the Task Force on Accounting Standards;
? Facilitate the monitoring and managing of accounting diversity in the United Nations System, conducting in-depth analysis of issues and providing technical guidance as necessary;
? Provide technical advice on specific IPSAS-related issues to individual United Nations System organizations;
? Facilitate consideration of common implementation and post-implementation issues in the United Nations System, and the sharing of practical approaches to such issues through working groups;
? Keep abreast of the latest developments in standards and pronouncements issued by the IPSAS Board (the standard-setting body) including participation in the Board’s quarterly meetings as necessary; coordinate the review of the standards and the impact on United Nations System organizations, taking into consideration the changes in the IPSAS Board’s Conceptual Framework;
? Produce progress reports, if required, to the various governing bodies of United Nations System organizations, including preparing responses to inquiries made by the governing bodies;
? Provide support to the networks of the HLCM, especially the Finance and Budget Network, and participate in their meetings as necessary;
? Interact with the audit function, especially the Technical Group of the Panel of Auditors of the UN System organizations;
? Lead efforts to maintain the collaborative web-based platforms of the project and encourage sharing of knowledge and experience by United Nations System organizations through such platforms;
? Manage the system-wide IPSAS project team’s overall activities, project financial resources, outputs and deliverables, including the establishment of the team’s work plan, as well as undertake recruitment and performance evaluations of team members and provide guidance and support to them.

工作要求

? PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrates expert knowledge of international accounting standards and managerial experience in the specific areas being supervised, especially application of IPSAS. Shows ability to support the implementation of IPSAS. 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. Effectively develops team work programmes, directs others in the execution of the total programme and ensures timely delivery of results. Conceptualizes new approaches and empowers others to accept and promote new ideas.

? COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

? PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

? 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 improvements; 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.

? JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

專業(yè)要求

Advanced degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the specified fields with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

工作經(jīng)驗

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in development of accounting policies preferably with an exposure to public standard setting process, and management experience in adopting international accounting standards is required. Relevant experience with a UN system organization or a similar international organization’s conversion to a new accounting standard (including IPSAS) is highly desirable.

語言要求

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

評估

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

聯(lián)合國方面的考慮

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.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.