| Vacancy No: TC/2015/BETTERWORK/01 Title: Finance Manager Grade: P.4 Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment Duration of contract: One year, renewable subject to funding | Date: 12 March 2015 Application Deadline (midnight Geneva time) 26 March 2015 (2 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Organization unit: DDG/P GOVERNANCE BETTERWORK Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General. In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the present vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their curriculum vitae online by the above date (midnight Geneva time). Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance. The following are eligible to apply: - ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. - External candidates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INTRODUCTION Better Work is a unique partnership program between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Launched in February 2007, it aims to improve labour standards and competitiveness in global supply chains. Better Work involves the development of both global tools and country level projects. The focus is on scalable and sustainable solutions which build cooperation between government, employer and worker organizations, and international buyers. As part of the sustainability strategy, Better Work projects will be transferred to independent, industry bodies within the relevant country. Donor fund is used for developing these bodies and fees charged for services so that they can be financial independent within 5 years. A financial model has been developed that allows country programmes to manage finances in independent systems whilst maintaining consistency with the ILO financial system requirements. For more information see www.betterwork.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description of Duties The Finance Manager reports directly to the Better Work Branch Chief and leads the financial management and financial sustainability strategy of the Better Work programme. Responsibilities: - Based on a needs assessment, develop training programmes for country programmes to ensure local capacities are in place to exercise sound financial management under the Better Work financial system. This includes undertaking missions to country programmes to train and coach CTA's and local staff. - Liaise with relevant ILO departments and field offices to make necessary arrangement and support (including systems and procedures where applicable) for the implementation of the Better Work financial system. - Oversees the implementation of the independent financial management system and practices in country programmes and designs and improves tools, policies, practices and applications to ensure sound financial management. - Leads the development and implementation of financial sustainability strategies for country programmes. This includes designing appropriate financial governance systems, financial policies and procedures. - Oversees the programme's revenue strategy, this includes the development and application of the pricing policy and pricing scheme, invoicing policy and the development of management systems that ensure accurate and complete revenue data. - Manages the global programme budgets, including revision and rephasing and provides periodic budget forecasts, resource gap analysis, management reports on budgetary status and variance reports; provides targeted, pro-active and accurate advice to the Director, Management Team and other relevant staff on financial operations/management. - Systematises relevant procedures and processes for replicability, and consistent quality amongst country programmes; where necessary, provides guidance to adjust existing financial procedures to country specific context. - Supervises the Finance and Administrative Assistant and in collaboration with this position supervises and coaches support staff performing financial, administrative and operational support, , provides guidance to ensure quality and effectiveness of work, provide additional training where necessary. Manage performance of the Finance and Admistrative Assistant, including discussing performance against goals and expectations. - Continuously liaise with the Better Work Finance Team for sharing information and knowledge including transfer of skills and approach towards running Better Work financial systems in the local context. - Where necessary, translate the local context of Better Work programmes to requirements of the ILO financial system. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Required Qualifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education Advanced university degree in business administration, finance or accounting, or equivalent professional qualification in order to have knowledge and understanding of the application of financial principles and procedures and of the whole structure of accounts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience Professional financial and accounting experience at the national level for over seven years and three years at the international level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Languages Excellent command of English. Good working knowledge of French would be an advantage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Competencies - Excellent ability to analyse financial information from several sources, examining documentation; to resolve any apparent anomalies. Ability to plan and coordinate new and complex projects where different interest and requirements need to be managed. - Strong ability to encourage and empower staff to take responsibility for independent and sound financial management while maintaining consistency with the ILO financial system. - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to find innovative solutions that meet needs of different stakeholders. - Ability to use common office computer applications; familiarity with computerized accounting packages. - Ability to systematise information, procedures, processes for future use. - Excellent ability to motivate staff and colleagues, establish team objectives, assign and supervise work and ensure that quality service/work is provided to clients. - Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team and ability to deal with people with diplomacy. - Excellent ability to manage a broad range of tasks and meet strict deadlines. - Excellent ability to provide complete discretion as work may involve dealing with confidential material. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information: All applicants must attach a 2-3 page statement addressing their claims against the required competencies. In doing this you should have a heading for each competency and explain in 2 -3 paragraphs to the selection committee how your skills and experience show that meet this. Applicants who do not attach this statement will not be considered for interview. Better Work values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. For more information please contact betterwork@ilo.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR WRITTEN TEST. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| APPENDIX I CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grade: P.4
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Please note that the above salary levels are determined according to the criteria established by the International Civil Service Commission. The ILO is international public sector employer and salary and other employment conditions are not negotiable. Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment:
Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade. Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the Swiss authorities and, on the basis of international agreements or national law relating to presence or residence abroad, are generally exempt from taxation by other governments. In the absence of exemption, in most cases tax paid will be reimbursed in accordance with an ILO document which will be supplied upon request. While the successful candidate will be initially working in Geneva, he/she may be assigned to any duty station designated by the Director-General of the ILO. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO's e-Recruitment website at: erecruit.ilo.org. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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