Finance Specialist, Informations and External Relations Division ( IERD), Brussels

MAJOR ACTIVITIES/ EXPECTED RESULTS

Under the supervision of the Director, Liaison Office in Brussels and in close collaboration with the Chief of the Finance Branch and other Finance Staff, the incumbent will perform the following:

• Manage and provide support on donor relations, including verification visits and representing UNFPA in the Joint Reference Group between the European Commission (EC) and the UN and other relevant meetings. • Establish and maintain contacts with the relevant financial and legal services in the EC, keeping abreast of the latest applicable guidelines and ensuring timely release of funds and smooth implementation of UNFPA projects funded by the EC. • Monitor the status of financial plans, commitments, and expenditures of EC/UNFPA funds both in USD and Euro terms. • Develop financial guidance for budget holders for the implementation of activities funded by the EC. • Train, guide and support the UNFPA Country Offices, Regional and Sub-Regional Offices and HQ Divisions on the financial aspects of EC project proposals, preparation of annual and final financial reports and project budget revisions. • Support contributions management through review of draft terms of agreements to ensure that these are consistent with UNFPA Rules and Regulations, the EC-UN FAFA and other exchange of letters between the EC and the UN/UNFPA. • Independently interpret European Commission (EC) rules and advise UNFPA Representatives and Country Office staff on financial management during negotiation, implementation and reporting stage of EC-funded projects; clear budgets and financial reports for submission to the EC. • Manage financial data and information for the monitoring of project implementation and reporting; follow up with EC budget holders to ensure compliance with deadlines. • Review and clear requests for credit financing on projects in accordance with approved risk management guidelines for co-financing agreements. • Coordinate and facilitate verification exercises and ensure that they are performed in accordance with the Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement (FAFA) between the EU and the UN and the applicable terms of reference. • Follow-up on collection of receivables from the EC. • Manage fund status and financial analysis for the EC funds and perform the necessary financial adjustments and reporting. • Perform any others duties as may be assigned by the Director.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Values/Guiding Principles • Integrity/Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing Diversity/Commitment to Mandate • Developing People/Performance Management/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment • Working in teams/Communication/Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence/Conflict Management • Appropriate and transparent Decision Making • Analytical and Strategic Thinking/Knowledge Sharing/Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Business Acumen • Implementing management systems • Client orientation • Organizational awareness • Innovation and marketing of new approaches • Job knowledge/technical expertise

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced university degree required in Business Administration or Economics, preferably with specialization in finance or accounting. • 5 years relevant work experience at national and international levels in financial management, economics, knowledge of international development financing, policies and institutions, international politics. • Incumbent should have strong organizational ability with demonstrated sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment. • Fluency in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of French strongly preferred. Knowledge of another UN official language an asset. 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 athttp://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc. 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.

In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.

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No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5