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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Business Operations (BOS) is responsible for providing efficient and effective support services to all programmes and activities of the organization in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) in respect of budget and finance, human resources and talent management, administration, procurement, information technology, security and staff health and well-being.
Budget and Finance Services (BFS) provides support to the budget and finance operations of the regional office and 22 country/desk offices in EMR. BFS is entrusted with ensuring compliance with WHOs financial regulations and rules, policies and procedures and maintaining strong internal controls to effectively discharge WHOs accountability obligations to Member States and donors. BFS supports departments and country offices in delivering WHOs programmes by providing guidance, review, and oversight on financial and administrative transactions, policies, and procedures.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Finance Officer will perform the following generic duties to ensure timely, consistent, efficient and effective delivery of finance support to the region:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in finance, accounting, business administration/management with specialization in finance or accounting.
Degrees in other areas will be considered if the candidate also possesses an internationally recognized professional accounting designation.
Desirable: Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in a relevant field as identified above.
Possession of an internationally recognized professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience, with international exposure,in finance and accounting support operations, some of which must be in a supervisory role.
Desirable: Experience working in the UN System.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of financial and managerial accounting principles and practices, including IPSAS (or IFRS), with demonstrated professional competence in applying them to real-life scenarios, both routine and complex.
• Knowledge of internal controls and demonstrated skill in applying these in business processes.
• Knowledge of audit and compliance function and practices.
• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, and make conclusions and recommendations.
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Ability to implement innovation and improvement in business processes.
• Strong training and mentoring skills to build capacity within the team and in support of country offices.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics in maintaining the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Producing results
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.
Desirable: Knowledge of French. Knowledge of Arabic.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1240 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:
  1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.
  2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections.
  3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.
• Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:
  https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/enhanced-who-global-competency-model

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO 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 will require individual review.

• 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. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHOs operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

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