Associate Administrative Officer, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Closing date: Sunday, 3 May 2015

Posting Title: Associate Administrative Officer, P2

Job Code Title: ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Department/ Office: United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Duty Station: GOMA

Posting Period: 18 April 2015-3 May 2015

Job Opening number: 15-ADM-MONUSCO-42666-F-GOMA (M)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

This 'Recruit from Roster' job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position is located in Goma, MONUSCO. The Associate Administrative Officer will report to the Director Mission Support.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Associate Administrative Officer will be responsible for the following duties

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Undertakes actions related to the administration of the unit's human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
• Provides information regarding conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
• Provides information on unit's staffing needs for inclusion in department's staffing table.

BUDGET AND FINANCE

• Assists in developing the unit's work program and budget; analyses inputs and formulates resource allocations by work program, or business processes.
• Monitors budget/work program on a regular basis, and reallocates resources as necessary.
• Supports the implementation of procedures and systems for implementing the appropriate financial database.
• Contributes to the development of budgetary guidelines for own unit.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

• Supervises support staff as required.
• Performs other related administrative duties, as required (e.g., operational travel programme, reviewing of Board of Inquiry reports and facilitate implementation of the recommendations, physical space planning and the identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems).

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM

• Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work situations.
• Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis.
• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
• 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.

TEAMWORK

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
• is willing to learn from others;
• places team agenda before personal agenda;
• supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
• shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING AND 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.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or related area.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Assessment Method

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

United Nations Considerations

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, 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 and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

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