Department/ Office: Office Of Legal Affairs
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 6 December 2011-5 January 2012
Job Opening number: 11-ADM-OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS-21905-R-ARUSHA
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the Registrar, Registry, Arusha Branch, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (“the Mechanism”) was established by Security Council resolution 1966 (2010) to carry out a number of essential functions of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda after the closure of the Tribunals. The Mechanism will have two branches, in Arusha and in The Hague.
Responsibilities
• Under the guidance of the Officer in Charge of the Registry, Arusha Branch, the incumbent will responsible for coordinating and overseeing the administrative support to the Branch.
• Initiate and coordinate actions covering the entire span of human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, vacancies, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training, etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
• Lead, oversee and coordinate the preparation and implementation of the work program and budget to ensure compatibility with work priorities and objectives, taking into account the most effective use of resources.
• Initiate and conduct studies to improve budget reporting systems and cost-effective utilization of program resources.
• Monitor and control budgetary allocations through regular reviews; drafts routine and ad hoc outputs; and provide effective monitoring reports and data.
• Identify deviations from plans and proposes corrective measures.
• Establish and maintain a set of sound policies, procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and practice in order to ensure proper accounting, financial management and control.
• Implement and monitor support services, including procurement of supplies and services; transport, travel and traffic, communications, engineering and information technology support; and provision of local utilities and service requirements.
• Produce major/complex reports for management. Perform other related work as required.
Competencies
Professionalism
• Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work situations.
• Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis.
• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;
• Ability to offer new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. 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.
• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Accountability
• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
• delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
• operates in compliance with organisational regulations and rules;
• supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
• takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Judgement/Decision-making
• Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly;
• gathers relevant information before making a decision;
• considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organisation;
• proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information;
• checks assumptions against facts;
• determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
• makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration , finance, accounting, law or related area.
A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or related field.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Assessment Method
There will be a technical test and competency-based interview.
Special Notice
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
APPOINTMENT TO THIS POST MAY BE LIMITED TO SERVICE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDUAL MECHANISM FOR CRIMINAL TRIBUNALS.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Closing Date: Thursday, 05 January 2012
