Responsibilities
1. IPSAS preparedness: Assist the Chief of Budget and Finance in the re-designing and
implementation of business processes; financial policies; documentation and testing to ensure
compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); - Coordinate user
support arrangements, support and guide the users in troubleshooting. II. International Public
Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); - Participate in the implementation of IPSAS in UNEP.
Participate in UNEP IPSAS preparatory work with the UN and UNON project team and UNEP
divisions, regional and field offices, to ensure timely actions on relevant areas. Develop new
guidelines and procedures taking into account impact on other functional areas and overall
objective of the Organization to meet the IPSAS compliance; - Develop and propose a conversion
plan that ensures UNEP meets all IPSAS requirements; - Provide expert advice to senior
management and staff with respect to the implementation of IPSAS and its impact on the
implementation of the ERP.
2. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): - Focal point for ERP implementation, working closely with
the Information, Communication and Technology (ICTS) of the United Nations Office at Nairobi
(UNON) and the ERP team at UN HQ in coordinating the implementation of the ERP in UNEP; -
Undertake requirements analysis and help configure the EP to UNEP specific needs; - Perform
business analysis and possible re-designing of processes and procedures in the context of
implementation of the ERP solution; - Participate and assist in the system roll out processes.
3. The incumbent will lead in coordinating the IPSAS and ERP training for all for all relevant staff
members within UNEP. The incumbent will also lead in the coordination and determination of data
clean up before the implementation of the new ERP
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4. Manages sub-programme resources: (I) Maintains and updates sub-programme specific
management information on the status of Environment Fund, Trust Fund, Counterpart Contribution
allocations, Regular Budget, Trust and Environmental Support Funds; project commitments,
proposals, revisions, extensions and expenditure submitting reports; (II) Liases with implementing
external organizations, UNEP Divisional Directors, Regional Directors and Programme Managers to
resolve priorities and conflict situations; (III) Liases with funding organizations on sub-programme
related Trust Fund or Counterpart Contributions; (IV) Provides input to the Chief of the Section; (V)
Provides ad-hoc reports to the Chief of the Section Branch or other UNEP management. 5. Any
other related duties assigned.
Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge of financial principles and practices. Ability to independently conduct
research and analysis, formulate options and present 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.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets
messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in
having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;
demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning& 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.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and
limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate
tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education:
An advanced university degree in Accounting or Finance and/or Information Technology or related
fields. A certified Public Accountant (CPA), a chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification
is an added advantage. A first university degree with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu
of the advanced degree.
Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting and Finance at
the international level.
Language:
English and French are the official languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised,
fluency in oral and written English is required.
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