About UN Support Office in Haiti

UN Support Office in Haitiis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This Chief of Section, Finance and Budget (Tjo), P5 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within UN Support Office in Haiti’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in Haiti, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:Chief of Section, Finance and Budget (Tjo), P5
• Grade:P-5
• Location:Port-au-Prince, Haiti
• Department:UN Support Office in Haiti
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$101,540.0 – $124,450.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field.
• Academic Qualifications: A relevant combination of a first level academic qualification and extensive experience in accounting, budget or finance may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: French and Spanish are desirable.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Spanish UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, administration, public administration, business administration, or related area is required.

Skills

• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter in accounting and budget principles.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial regulations, rules, and procedures in international or national environment.
• Within these guidelines, work requires development of organization instructions, practices and operational budget and financial standards.
• Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in financial management.
• Independently responsible for overall planning, management and supervision of the Finance and Budget Section with complex operations and issues.
• Acts as the principal advisor to senior leadership on questions related to financial resourcing and stewardship, and organizational performance in line with mission priorities.
• Leads the Finance and Budget Section guiding and coordinating the efforts towards the achievement of programme’s objectives.
• Act as representative of the Organization within the designated area of responsibilities, when required discuss the financial component of cooperative agreements and coordinate financial transactions, when required.
• Shows pride in work and 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: Superior capacity to speak and write with influence in communicating with senior leadership and peers throughout the Mission and at UNHQ; demonstrated experience in conveying technical financial issues to non-practitioners, adapting language, tone, style and format to the audience; listens to others, correctly interpreting messages and responding appropriately; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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 organizational 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.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
• Experience managing a large, multi-functional team is required.
• Experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, audit, financial reporting or other related areas is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply