Temporary appointment 6-12 months
Organizational Context:
The position is located in the Office of the Controller within the Department of Program Planning and Finance. The Office of the Controller is responsible for compliance with the Organization's Financial Regulations and Rules, as well as risk management, internal controls, policy development and management of cost efficiencies. It also provides the Secretariat of the Program and Budget Committee (PBC).
The incumbent undertakes risk management and internal controls related tasks of the Office of the Controller including in-depth analyses, the preparation of reports and recommendations, initiating action for complex issue resolution or for the correction of anomalies, and the provision of technical advice and guidance. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Assistant Controller.
The position is located in the Office of the Controller within the Department of Program Planning and Finance. The Office of the Controller is responsible for compliance with the Organization's Financial Regulations and Rules, as well as risk management, internal controls, policy development and management of cost efficiencies. It also provides the Secretariat of the Program and Budget Committee (PBC).
The incumbent undertakes risk management and internal controls related tasks of the Office of the Controller including in-depth analyses, the preparation of reports and recommendations, initiating action for complex issue resolution or for the correction of anomalies, and the provision of technical advice and guidance. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Assistant Controller.
Main duties:
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
(a) Prepare analyses for the semi-annual Risk Management Report of the Organization and any other report or document prepared on the Organization's risks or internal controls. Include data analysis, graphs and tables, and other estimates or supporting information.
(b) Participate in the process of, and carry out risk assessments in relation to the annual workplans, biennial program and budgets, as well as the regular reviews of the program risk registers. Respond to queries, take corrective action and discuss and propose solutions for more complex issues to the Assistant Controller as required.
(c) Comment on and provide input for the design, maintenance and improvement of reports provided to programs and other users, in close consultation with programs.
(d) Respond to technical queries regarding risk management, internal controls and the use of or access to the Organization's risk management system.
(e) Define requirements, draft, review and update business process and internal controls documentation;
(f) Undertake research, evaluations and comparisons with respect to risk management and mitigation, analyze and interpret results, identify trends and issues, and prepare recommendations and plans of action.
(g) Liaise with organizational functions, such as Business Continuity, Safety and Security, Information Security, Program Performance and Budget, and other oversight entities to monitor and facilitate risk management.
(h) Perform other related duties as required.
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
(a) Prepare analyses for the semi-annual Risk Management Report of the Organization and any other report or document prepared on the Organization's risks or internal controls. Include data analysis, graphs and tables, and other estimates or supporting information.
(b) Participate in the process of, and carry out risk assessments in relation to the annual workplans, biennial program and budgets, as well as the regular reviews of the program risk registers. Respond to queries, take corrective action and discuss and propose solutions for more complex issues to the Assistant Controller as required.
(c) Comment on and provide input for the design, maintenance and improvement of reports provided to programs and other users, in close consultation with programs.
(d) Respond to technical queries regarding risk management, internal controls and the use of or access to the Organization's risk management system.
(e) Define requirements, draft, review and update business process and internal controls documentation;
(f) Undertake research, evaluations and comparisons with respect to risk management and mitigation, analyze and interpret results, identify trends and issues, and prepare recommendations and plans of action.
(g) Liaise with organizational functions, such as Business Continuity, Safety and Security, Information Security, Program Performance and Budget, and other oversight entities to monitor and facilitate risk management.
(h) Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies:
WIPO Core Competencies
1. Communicating effectively.
2. Respecting individual and cultural differences.
3. Showing team spirit.
4. Managing yourself.
5. Producing results.
6. Embracing change.
7. Respecting ethics and values.
WIPO Core Competencies
1. Communicating effectively.
2. Respecting individual and cultural differences.
3. Showing team spirit.
4. Managing yourself.
5. Producing results.
6. Embracing change.
7. Respecting ethics and values.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
First-level university degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline. An advanced university degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline may be taken in lieu of two years of relevant professional experience.
First-level university degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline. An advanced university degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline may be taken in lieu of two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience:
Essential
At least six years' relevant professional work experience, including three years' experience with risk management, business process mapping or internal control work.
Desirable
Experience of working with an ERP system (e.g. Oracle or PeopleSoft) within the context of results based management, risk management, and related reporting, and software used for business process mapping.
Experience in an international organization.
Essential
At least six years' relevant professional work experience, including three years' experience with risk management, business process mapping or internal control work.
Desirable
Experience of working with an ERP system (e.g. Oracle or PeopleSoft) within the context of results based management, risk management, and related reporting, and software used for business process mapping.
Experience in an international organization.
Skills:
Knowledge of applying risk management and/or internal controls in an international setting.
Understanding of results-based management.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.
Ability to work under pressure.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to competently use newly encountered software applications.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Knowledge of applying risk management and/or internal controls in an international setting.
Understanding of results-based management.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.
Ability to work under pressure.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to competently use newly encountered software applications.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Languages:
Essential
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Desirable
Knowledge of French or of other official UN languages.
Essential
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Desirable
Knowledge of French or of other official UN languages.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
56,766 USD
60,813 USD (with primary dependants)
56,766 USD
60,813 USD (with primary dependants)
Post adjustment: 86 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Additional Information:
- Start date as soon as possible.
- Interviews expected to take place in the week of December 14, 2015 only for short-listed candidates.
- In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.
- Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.
- Please note that the salary is composed of the base salary (indicated above as "Annual/Monthly Salary") + the post adjustment. The post adjustment is designed to compensate the differences in living costs, thereby providing the staff with the same purchasing power at all duty stations. It is expressed as a percentage of the base salary.
-Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.
-This vacancy announcement is available in English only.
- Start date as soon as possible.
- Interviews expected to take place in the week of December 14, 2015 only for short-listed candidates.
- In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.
- Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.
- Please note that the salary is composed of the base salary (indicated above as "Annual/Monthly Salary") + the post adjustment. The post adjustment is designed to compensate the differences in living costs, thereby providing the staff with the same purchasing power at all duty stations. It is expressed as a percentage of the base salary.
-Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.
-This vacancy announcement is available in English only.
Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.
**Please refer to WIPO's Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.
Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged.
**The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
**Initial appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical examination.
**Initial appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical examination.
**Not applicable for interns and to Individual Contractual Service subscribers.
