Finance Officer (Transactional Assurance)new

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Eastern and Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) of World Health Organization aims to enhance financial and quality assurance and stewardship of all resources. The Accountability and Assurance Framework requires an effective internal control structure to ensure the accomplishment of established objectives and goals for operations; the economical and efficient use of resources; the reliability and integrity of information; compliance with policies, plans, procedures, rules, and regulations; and the safeguarding of assets.Financial Management and Assurance (earlier known as Budget and Finance Services), as part of the Departmentof Business Operations (BOS), is entrusted with ensuring full compliancewith WHO's financial regulations and rules, policies and procedures and maintaining strong internal controls to effectively discharge WHO'saccountability obligations to Member States and donors. Assurance is an important component providing confidence that financial transactions are carried out efficiently, effectively and in compliance with all financial rules and regulations.
 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Risk Assessment: Coordinate and assist with preparation of the regional assurance plan based on overall assessments of operational environment of countries in the region.Plan, conduct and report on in-depth due diligence assessments of Implementing Partners, Government and Non-Government entities.Identify high risk areas and recommend relevant mitigating measures including assurance activities to be implemented during the financial transactions.Management and lead AssuranceProvide day-to-day management and oversight of assurance activities being conducted in the region. Maintain a quality assurance process, , implement and monitor assurance policies, procedures, guidelines and tools to ensure high quality professional assurance activities are performed in the region.Plan, conduct and report on comprehensive on-site verification missions, verification of financial reportsof implementing partners and post audits to assess whether funds transferred to the Implementing Partners are used in accordance with contractual requirements and in compliance to the relevant WHO rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Coordinate engagement of professional assurance providers.Follow up to ensure that recommendations made to address the identified weaknesses are effectively implemented. Support the continuous improvement of processes around programme implementation modalities through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines and tools. Capacity Building: Support and facilitate capacity development of staff and implementing partners on programme implementation modalities and learnings from assurance activities in the region through training, workshops, presentations and analysis.Monitoring and Reporting:Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required. Perform special reviews andother tasks assigned by the Regional Finance Officer.Perform other related duties including special reviews and analyses.
 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in finance, accounting, auditing, commerce, business administration or arelevant field with assurance
Desirable: Professional Certification in auditing /accounting, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant. Advanced University degree (Master's) in a relevant field (as identified above).
 

Experience

Essential: A minimum of five years of experience with international exposure in auditing, internal control, risk management or financial management. At least two years of supervisory experience of staff and experience in assessing internal controls and coordinating audit and assurance activities.
Desirable: Experience in WHO with a good understanding ofWHO rules and regulations is an important asset. Audit experience with an international accounting firm will be advantage
 

Skills

Sound knowledge of risk management and internal control principles, tools and techniques and their application.Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to produce highlevel quality reports for decision makers.Strong sense of impartiality, confidentiality and objectivity.Good analytical skills.Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively with various internal/external partners oncomplex and sensitive matters.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.Maturity of judgment, tact, integrity and discretion.
 

WHO Competencies

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

 

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 71,335 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1492 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework.

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