Ongoing Recruitment at World Health Organization

Job description

Grade G7

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Accounts and Finance Management (AFM) Unit provides budget and finance management services to WHO programmes and administration, as well as support the management of financial assets of the organization in the African Region. The work in scope include awards management, labour distribution planning and control, imprest and other accounts management, treasury, expenditure management, quality assurance activities and staff health insurance, and financial management of assets and inventory PURPOSE OF THE POST To provide direct support to WCOs and Regional Office budget centers in the financial management of fixed assets and inventory

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Perform monthly analysis of GSM transactions coded to fixed assets expenditure type and by Budget Center. Reconcile with asset register and assist budget centers in updating asset register. Monitor and assess the adequacy of actions taken to correct identified weaknesses
• Monitor closely the status of all disposals of fixed assets and ensure the asset register is updated on a timely basis.
• Reconcile inventory records monthly
• Ensure that all necessary actions are taken to adjust for periodic physical verifications of assets and inventory
• Keep abreast of all developments in WHO rules, regulations, policies, procedures and systems related to the areas of work. Ensure that relevant changes are disseminated to appropriate stakeholders. Support the continuous improvement of rules and regulations around areas of work through identification of current and emerging issues and make recommendations to the Team Lead on the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, tools to manage issues.
• Maintain financial records and financial transactions relating to area of work in the GSM environment;
• Advise and assist staff on various financial processes, controls and operations in the GSM environment in the areas of work; Respond to queries and correspondences on areas of work as required;
• Perform special reviews and other tasks assigned by the Team Lead.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Essential:

Completion of secondary education, combined with a diploma or equivalent technical training or commercial education with specialization in accounting, budgeting or finance. Desirable: University degree in accounting or finance will be an advantage.

Experience Essential:

• 10 years of working experience with 5 to 7 years of responsible work in finance, budgeting and/or accounting activities.
• Desirable: Experience within UN or other international or multinational organizations will be an advantage.

Skills

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement inputs from several sources; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• to conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision;
• to provide financial analytical reports, using appropriate software;
• to interpret financial rules and regulations; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use a variety of software. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential as well as experience operating ERP system modules.

WHO Competencies 

• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Producing results
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Use of Language

Skills Essential: Very good knowledge of English or French with intermediate knowledge of the other language. Desirable:

REMUNERATION WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at ZAR 358,829(subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. 

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Job description

Grade G6

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Under the Strategic directions of the Director, General Management, the COT shall manage AFRO's compliance programme on a day-to-day basis and be the focal point for all compliance and risk management issues in the African region. PURPOSE OF THE POST As Assistant to the Compliance Team, the incumbent will coordinate administrative support services in the Compliance Team and support the smooth running of the Office. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

GENERAL

• Oversee and monitor the information flow of the office of the COT, screening, sorting, and identifying areas requiring action by the Compliance Team.
• Ensure effective and timely follow up on requests for information, briefings and other actions, emanating from the COT, liaising with units/teams, as appropriate.
• Receive visitors and telephone calls with tact and discretion, and acts according to the nature and urgency of each, including redirecting as appropriate.
• Provide background information for appointments with official visitors and/or staff members.
• Maintain the agenda and calendar of the Manager, CRM and the Senior Technical Officer, COT by scheduling meetings and/or rescheduling owing to disruption by unforeseen events, redirects visitors and callers as necessary.
• Monitor requests for goods and services, including receipt, payment and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor office space requirements in liaison with relevant units as required.

CORRESPONDENCE

• Draft general or administrative correspondence on own initiative or on the basis of instructions; finalize correspondence/reports for signature/clearance.
• Verify that outgoing correspondence is presented in accordance with WHO and department styles and checking language, grammar and accuracy prior to submitting for signature and clearance.
• Analyze incoming correspondence and requests in the light of background material, instructions, policies and precedents, researching, obtaining and attaching background information in anticipation of the responsible officer's needs, or redirecting them as appropriate; identify and highlight incoming documents and attach background information and identify areas requiring action by professional staff, drawing their attention to specific items.
• Ensure that compliance reports and documents are in line with WHO standards, rules, practices and procedures, editing and correcting them as necessary prior to their submission for signature or clearance of relevant authority.
• Using appropriate tracking tools, follow-up on and ensure that target dates and deadlines are met, and that correspondence and queries are responded to in a timely manner.

FINANCE

• Upon instructions, maintain HR plans in GSM
• Submit payment request to GSC and monitors payments against invoices and receipts
• Prepare requests to Programme Administrative Officer for Award creation and distributions, supplier creation, PO closure, certified financial statements

COMPLIANCE WORK

• Review transactions on a routine basis, as directed by a compliance officer.
• Maintain a database of COT recommendations for follow up
• Provide any assistance that compliance officers might require in carrying out compliance reviews

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

• In close collaboration with COT team members, create and/or maintain filing systems; continual review of filing system to ensure information is up to date and effectively and efficiently used.
• Obtain documents and information from in-house and external sources as required; perform information searches (library, internet) as requested.

• Coordinate compilation of technical documents requested of and provided by professional staff, other Clusters or Programmes to ensure they are logically compiled, formatted and assembled to facilitate the work of the Director.

MEETING ADMINISTRATION

• Arrange, coordinate and lead administrative preparation for meetings, seminars, workshops, including: preparing event plans in GSM/Oracle, letters of invitation, cost estimates and travel requests; assisting with preparation of documents; dispatching of materials and liaising with participants and others involved.
• Prepare presentations using PowerPoint and other software packages on own initiative or on the basis of instructions.
• Schedule team/departmental meetings, according to schedules and need; taking minutes and following up on action points to ensure timely response to the requests of the Director and preparation of minutes.
• Obtain briefing and background materials for meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. to be attended by the team's professional staff, checking their availability and ensuring they have the appropriate briefing files and documents.

PROCUREMENT AND TRAVEL

• Raising registrations and TRs in the GSM system
• Follow up on the receipts of the goods/services and enter the receipts in the system
• Monitor encumbrances.
• Using GSM/Oracle, prepare travel requests for official WHO travel. Make flight and hotel reservations, prepare travel files and deal with other related matters as requested or on own initiative.
• Act as the focal point for Asset Management at COT level.

OTHER DUTIES

Perform other related duties as required or instructed, including providing support to other areas of work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Essential:

• Completion of secondary school education or equivalent technical or commercial education.
• Desirable: Training in finance, audit, compliance, procurement, secretarial tasks and/or in an administrative field is desirable.
• Experience Essential: At least 8 years of relevant working experience.

Desirable:

Experience in administrative support positions in WHO or another UN agency an asset. Experience in Oracle-based or other ERP systems an asset.

Skills

The incumbent maintains and updates proficiency in the use of modern office technology through in-house courses, on-the-job training or self-training. He/she keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices, rules and regulations, organizational structure, in the department, the cluster and WHO, to be able to brief others and explain procedures.

Work requires the use of MS Office with advanced Excel skills, and standard office equipment. Formal or self-training in the use of standard office software. Training in Oracle-based or other ERP systems an asset.

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Job description

Grade G5

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Accounts and Finance Management (AFM) Unit provides budget and finance management services to WHO programmes and administration, as well as support the management of financial assets of the organization in the African Region. The work in scope include awards management, labour distribution planning and control, imprest and other accounts management, treasury, expenditure management, quality assurance activities and staff health insurance.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Review and process various requests submitted by budget centers over the awards life cycle including Donor Proposal/Agreement Clearance, Award Activation (AAR),
• Award Distribution (ADR), Workplan funding,
• Award Amendment (AMR),
• Expenditure Batches (EB),
• Certified Financial Statements (CFS),
• Management Financial Reports (MFR).
• Ensure full compliance of transactions from the Budget Centers to the WHO rules and regulations, policies and procedures; ensure proper control of supporting documentation and adequate documenting/recording of controls performed.
• Assist in the resolution of the Oracle Labor Distribution (OLD) issues. Follow up closely to ensure that actions are taken by BCs in a timely manner.
• Keep abreast of all developments in WHO rules, regulations, policies, procedures and systems related to the areas of work. Support the continuous improvement of rules and regulations around areas of work through identification of current and emerging issues.
• Maintain financial records and financial transactions relating to area of work in the Global Management System (GSM) environment;
• Assist staff on various financial processes, controls and operations in the GSM environment in the areas of work. Respond to queries and correspondences on areas of work as required;
• Perform other tasks as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Essential:

• Completion of secondary education
• Desirable: A diploma or equivalent technical training or commercial education with specialization in accounting, budgeting or finance. Experience
• Essential: A minimum of 5-7 years of working experience preferably related to finance, budgeting and/or accounting activities. Desirable: Experience with the United Nations System or other international organizations.

Skills Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement inputs from several sources; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision; to provide financial analytical reports, using appropriate software; to interpret financial rules and regulations; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Computer literacy and ability to effectively use a variety of software. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential as well as experience operating ERP system modules. WHO Competencies 1) Communicating in a credible and effective way 2) Producing results 3) Fostering integration and teamwork 4) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Use of Language Skills Essential: Very good knowledge of English or French with intermediate knowledge of the other language. Desirable: Working knowledge of Portuguese would be an asset.

REMUNERATION WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at ZAR 245,097 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. 

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Job description

Grade G6

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Accounts and Finance Management (AFM) Unit provides budget and finance management services to WHO programmes and administration, as well as support the management of financial assets of the organization in the African Region. The work in scope include awards management, labour distribution planning and control, imprest and other accounts management, treasury, expenditure management, quality assurance activities and staff health insurance, and financial management of assets and inventory.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Ensure the asset register is updated on a timely basis.
• Reconcile inventory records monthly.
• Ensure that all necessary actions are taken to adjust for periodic physical verifications of assets and inventory.
• Keep abreast of all developments in WHO rules, regulations, policies, procedures and systems related to the areas of work. Ensure that relevant changes are disseminated to appropriate stakeholders. Support the continuous improvement of rules and regulations around areas of work through identification of current and emerging issues and make recommendations to the Team Lead on the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, tools to manage issues.
• Maintain financial records and financial transactions relating to area of work in the GSM environment.
• Advise and assist staff on various financial processes, controls and operations in the GSM environment in the areas of work; Respond to queries and correspondences on areas of work as required.
• Perform special reviews and other tasks assigned by the Team Lead.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Essential:Completion of secondary education, combined with a Diploma or equivalent technical training or commercial education with specialization in accounting, budgeting or finance.
• Desirable: University degree in accounting or finance will be an advantage.
• Experience Essential: 8 years of working experience with 3 to 5 years of responsible work in finance, Budgeting and/or accounting activities.
• Desirable: Experience within UN or other international or multinational organizations will be an advantage.

Skills

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement inputs from several sources;
• to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• to conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision;
• to provide financial analytical reports,
• using appropriate software;
• to interpret financial rules and regulations;
• and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use a variety of software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential as well as experience operating ERP system modules.

WHO Competencies

• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Producing results
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Use of Language
• Skills Essential: Very good knowledge of English or French with intermediate knowledge of the other language.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at ZAR 294,127 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

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Job description

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of the Human Resources Management Unit are to design and implement strategies, programmes and client services covering integrated talent management, workforce planning, staff/management relations, staff health and wellbeing, and compliance, for the WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFR) and offices and sub/offices in 47 countries in the African region. These will ensure the organization’s ability to acquire, engage, develop, deploy and retain the talents needed to deliver public health outcomes agreed to and/or expected by Members States and other stakeholders. Under the General Management and Coordination (GMC) Cluster’s new service delivery model for the Human Resources organization, The Country Support team will function as dedicated, client focused business partnering and "one-stop-shop" for all HR services offered to Country Offices from one geographic location.

The team in Pretoria will include 2 HR Officers/Business Partners with 2 HR support staff each.　 Each HR Officer will have a portfolio of countries and will act as the one stop shop for the respective country offices providing a range of end-to-end HR client services, such as human resources planning, job classification, selection and recruitment, contract administration coordination, entitlements management and staffing issues. The incumbent will bring value to the HR role within the new service delivery model by applying a proactive, solution-focused approach to cases and will propose and implement measures to ensure the provision of timely and efficient services. S/he will contribute as part of the business partnering team to specialized, HR strategic projects and initiatives within the larger HR team. The post functions as one of two business partners and HR Generalists and provides strategic and end-to-end, H R client services to the respective portfolio countries within Central Africa and West Africa.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Coordinate HR services within the portfolio ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations as the single point of contact for the managers and staff members;
• Provide HR policy advisory services to the HR staff and management within countries of focus; Advise, support and implement HR planning for the countries of focus, providing guidance to managers on staffing matters as well as entitlements and benefits;
• Implement workforce and succession plans keeping guided by turnover numbers due to upcoming separations, reassignments and retirements of staff;
• Provides advice on recruitment and selection processes for local positions, leading to timely sourcing, selection and placement of required talent. Initiates transparent and competitive centralized recruitment and selection processes in Stellis (review of job descriptions, provision of input to job classification process, vacancy announcement, longlisting, shortlisting, testing, support in interviews);
• Manage the non-staff recruitment for consultants, interns, SSAs, secondees, UNVs, etc.;
• Brief newly recruited staff on employment conditions and entitlements; guide them on their contractual status and attend to all queries related to the onboarding process including coordinating orientation sessions with the staff development team;
• Liaising with the Staff Development Team, provides advice on learning & development options for staff;
• Provide advice on position descriptions and ensure all positions are updated and properly classified in the Global Management System (GSM);
• Advise staff on HR issues offered by the Global management system and GSM effective use, in order to enable client services to achieve both operational and strategic objectives;
• Supervise a team of HR Assistants and develop their capacities to achieve performance excellence and high team morale. As a new team, continuously develop their necessary competencies to successfully deliver objectives;
• Back-up the HR Officers covering the portfolio.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: 

First university degree in human resources management, business or public administration, administrative law, social sciences or related areas. For WHO staff only, equivalent professional training or self-study/work experience.

Experience

• Essential: Minimum five (5) years of experience in Human Resources Management and planning.
• Desirable: Good knowledge of WHO Human Resources management and end-to-end business processes as designated in the Global Management System or similar ERP systems. Experience in project management, ideally in the UN system and/or a public health context.

Skills

• Good knowledge of human resources management theories and principles; ability to interpret Staff Rules and HR policies and determine entitlements; ability to counsel and communicate effectively; and demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Proficient in standard office software.

WHO Competencies

• Producing results
• Teamwork
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment
• Communication
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Use of Language Skills

Fluent in English or French and a good working knowledge of the other. Portuguese would be an asset.

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Job description

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Accounts and Finance Management (AFM) Unit provides budget and finance management services to WHO programmes and administration, as well as support the management of financial assets of the organization in the African Region. The work in scope include awards management, labour distribution planning and control, imprest and other accounts management, treasury, expenditure management, quality assurance activities and staff health insurance.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Review and process various requests submitted by budget centers over the awards life cycle including Donor Proposal/Agreement Clearance, Award Activation (AAR), Award Distribution (ADR), Workplan funding, Award Amendment (AMR), Expenditure Batches (EB), Certified Financial Statements (CFS), Management Financial Reports (MFR). Ensure full compliance of transactions from the Budget Centers to the WHO rules and regulations, policies and procedures; ensure proper control of supporting documentation and adequate documenting/recording of controls performed.
• Participate in monthly analysis to identify potential Oracle Labor Distribution (OLD) issues and recommend solutions/actions to resolve the issues.  Follow-up to ensure that actions to resolve the issues are executed by the Budget Centers in a timely manner. 
• Perform financial analysis and make recommendations; and compile periodic reports to Budget Centers (Awards Receivables, Awards Expired/Expiring, Funds Not Yet Available, Encumbrances, In Kind/In Service Awards, Carry Forwards, etc.) and follow-up to ensure that required actions are taken in a timely manner.
• Keep abreast of all developments in WHO rules, regulations, policies, procedures and systems related to the areas of work. Support the continuous improvement of rules and regulations around areas of work through identification of current and emerging issues.
• Maintain financial records and financial transactions relating to area of work in the Global Management System (GSM) environment; 
• Assist staff on various financial processes, controls and operations in the GSM environment in the areas of work. Respond to queries and correspondences on areas of work as required;
• Perform other tasks as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: Completion of secondary education. 
• Desirable: A diploma or equivalent technical training or commercial education with specialization in accounting, budgeting or finance.
• Experience
• Essential: A minimum of 8 years of working experience preferably related   to finance, budgeting and/or accounting activities.
• Desirable: Experience with the United Nations System or other international organizations. 

Skills

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement inputs from several sources; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision; to provide financial analytical reports, using appropriate software; to interpret financial rules and regulations; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use a variety of software. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential as well as experience operating ERP system modules.

WHO Competencies

• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Producing results
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Very good knowledge of English or French with intermediate knowledge of the other language.

Desirable: 

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at ZAR 294,127 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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Job description

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Accounts and Finance Management Unit (AFM) provides budget and finance management services to WHO  programmes and administration, as well as support to the management of fixed assets of the Organization in theAfrican region. The scope of work includes award management, labour distribution planning and control, imprest and other accounts management, treasury, expenditures management and staff health insurance.

Purpose of the Position

To build capacity and provide regional leadership, technical expertise and support in the management of imprest account and travel in the African Region of the World Health Organization, and to analyze the current processes and procedures, identify risks and compliance issues and propose modern approaches and techniques to improve management of the Programme Budget in all the offices.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Unit Head, Accounts and Finance Management (AFM), the incumbent will perform the following functions in support of the financial management of the Programme Budget in the Region:

• Coordinate work amongst the offshored AFM teams in the Awards, Accounts Payable/GL and Assets and Inventory.
• Provide the necessary advice and coaching to ensure that the teams meet all SLA target turnaround times.
• Lead the team dedicated to asset and inventory reconciliations.
• Build capacity in the Region in Accounts Payable, and end-to-end Awards management to progressively improve financial management in Budget Centers.
• Provide local support to the DFC assurance team based in the offshored location.
• Respond to audit queries and recommendations on Accounts Payable, Awards and Assets and Inventory.
• Provide critical analysis on current policies and procedures in the context of continuous business improvement; propose changes to, or additional standard operating procedures (SOP), to facilitate improved finance management in Budget Centers.
• Keep abreast of all developments in WHO rules, regulations, policies, procedures and systems related to the areas of work. Ensure that relevant changes are disseminated to appropriate stakeholders. 
• Support the continuous improvement of rules and regulations around areas of work through identification of current and emerging issues and make recommendations on the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, tools to manage issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, or related field.  
• Desirable: Professional qualification or licensure in Accounting/Accountancy, certification as CPA or Chartered Accountant will be an advantage.

Experience

• Essential: Seven (7) years professional experience at national or international level in finance, programme planning and/or budget/accounting activities. Demonstrated experience in accounting and consolidation of financial data using ERP systems or similar packages.
• Desirable: Experience in WHO, other UN agencies, international or multinational organizations.

Skills

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement inputs from several sources; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; create synthetized reports and monitor trends in account balances and the ledger at the highest level; to interpret financial rules and regulations and develop standard operating procedures; to establish and maintain effective working relationship with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds; have supervisory skills to coach and mentor team members.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles and their application. Excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS in the country office setting. Advanced knowledge of relevant financial computer applications preferably Oracle Enterprise resource planning (ERP) or similar packages. Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills.  Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use a variety of software. Proficiency in Microsoft EXCEL is essential as well as familiarity with Oracle-based or other ERP systems.

WHO Competencies

• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Producing results
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Very good knowledge of English or French with intermediate knowledge of the other language.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at ZAR 294,127 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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Job description

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Under the Strategic directions of the Director, General Management, the COT shall manage AFRO's compliance programme on a day-to-day basis and be the focal point for all compliance and risk management issues in the African region.

Purpose of the Position

Monitor and facilitate compliance with WHO regulations, rules, policies, and procedures as well as internal and external audit recommendations in the African Region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Compliance and Risk Management (CRM), the incumbent will be expected to work as part of a COT team with some independence. The incumbent is expected to exercise strong inter-personal skills. He/She will have some contacts with WHO Representatives, Directors, IST coordinators, Programme Managers, Management Officers as well as internal and external auditors.
• Follow up on open internal and external audit reports. Assist managers in implementing audit recommendations and rectifying control weaknesses, as needed.
• Participate in compliance reviews of activities of the 47 WCOs and the 6 Clusters of AFRO as well as of selected functional Areas (procurement, travel, budget monitoring, etc.).
• Provide technical advice to WCOs on maintaining their respective local risks registers.
• Follow up on implementation of recommendations made by COT.
• Assist the Manager, Compliance and Risk Management with investigation/legal matters by preparing interview records, following up on investigation queries and follow up on status of open cases.
• Carry out any other tasks, as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: First university degree in accounting, law, public administration.
• Desirable: Certification in auditing, such as Certified Internal Auditor. Courses in auditing/compliance would also be considered an advantage.

Experience

• Essential: Two (2) years of experience at national/international level in compliance/auditing, using an ERP system, such as Oracle or SAP.
• Desirable: Work experience with WHO or other UN Agencies would be an asset.

Skills

• Knowledge of auditing principles and their applications.
• Understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Good knowledge of management and use of ERP systems, such as Oracle. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, in oral and writing.
• Maturity of judgment, tact, integrity and discretion.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to apply IT technology when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of an ERP system, in particular downloading data into Excel and performing analysis of huge amounts of data in Excel is required.

WHO Competencies

• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Producing results
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Very good knowledge of English or French with intermediate knowledge of the other language.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at ZAR 294,127 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.