UNFPA NEX Data Manager

We are pleased to announce the following temporary appointment:

JOB ID NO.: 2132

CLOSING DATE: 9 November 2012, 5:00 p.m. New York time

POST TITLE: NEX Data Manager

CATEGORY: ICS-10 (P-3)

POST NUMBER: New

POST TYPE: Temporary Appointment

DUTY STATION: New York

DURATION: 364 days

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: NEX Unit, Division for Management Services (DMS)

NEXAMS is a database which allows key actors in the NEX Audit process (the Global Audit Firm, the NEX Unit, Country and Regional Offices, the Audit Monitoring Committee, the Board of Auditors) to efficiently and effectively manage and monitor the various stages of the NEX Audit process (planning, preparation, audit, and compliance) and ultimately to provide assurance on UNFPA’s NEX expenditures.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

NEXAMS is user-friendly and provides NEX managers at all levels access to reliable, real-time information on NEX Audit results • Assumes overall responsibility for the functionality and integrity of NEXAMS • Reviews the existing functionality of NEXAMS on an ongoing basis and provides suggestions for changes and enhancements to facilitate senior management reporting and decision-making • Prepares functional requirements for NEXAMS • Undertakes thorough testing of NEXAMS functionalities delivered by MIS • Regularly performs reviews of the correctness of the information as displayed in NEXAMS and documents these reviews • Develops user-guides, tutorials and training modules on NEXAMS • Provides ongoing support to all users of NEXAMS

Timely and relevant policies, procedures and guidance for NEX Implementation and NEX Audit Management are available at all times • Provides technical inputs on NEX processes for the NEX Audit Guide and Implementing Partner Manual

Accurate and reliable NEX Audit Monitoring reports available for senior management decision-making • Prepares NEX related reports and updates as directed by the Chief of the NEX unit • Ensures that a fully reliable executive snapshot with key information is available through NEXAMS • Provides technical inputs to the DMS yearly client satisfaction survey and other quality assurance work

The NEX Unit knowledge sharing activities develop internal and implementing partner NEX management capacities • Contributes regularly to the NEX Unit knowledge management including technical inputs to workshops, webinars, and the Fusion asset • Proposes innovative approaches to policies, procedures and guidance on Implementing Partner capacity assessments and development.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced university degree in Business Administration. • 5 years of project management work experience, including 3 years at the international level • Strong knowledge of Information and communication technologies, data base management including Access and Excel • Knowledge of ERP by PeopleSoft would be an asset • Ability to function effectively in a team and dedication to multidisciplinary collaboration • Knowledge of UNFPA programming, particularly at the Country Office level, is an asset • Fluency in English and good writing skills. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish would be an asset.

Required Competencies:

Core Competencies

• Values/Guiding Principles; • Performance Management; • Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment; • Working in Teams; • Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence; • Communication; • Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making; • Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence; • Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies

• Business acumen • Client orientation • Implementing management systems • Innovation/marketing of new approaches • Job knowledge/Technical knowledge

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.

How to apply: 

HOW TO APPLY:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment/vacancy.htm

Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.