Org. Setting and ReportingThe Department of Operational Support was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices-away-from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions. The Office of Supply Chain Management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, Procurement Division, Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, Global Service Centre, Aviation Safety Section and the Enabling and Outreach Service. UCSD serves as the single point of entry within the Secretariat for operational and policy matters relating to support and reimbursement to military and police contingents deployed to United Nations field operations. Reimbursement payments to contributing countries are one of the largest costs of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping. This position is located in the Reimbursement Claims Management and Performance Section (RCMPS) of the Uniformed Capabilities Support Division (UCSD) within the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), Department of Operational Support (DOS). RCMPS is responsible for the calculations, analysis and processing of reimbursement to troop-and police-contributing countries on account of contingent personnel, major equipment and self-sustainment, as well as death and disability compensation for all uniformed personnel. The incumbent reports to the Chief of RCMPS. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Finance & Budget Officer will be responsible for the following duties: \u2022 Reviews, analyses, certifies and processes claims in respect of Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) death and disability awards and claims from third-parties, commercial entities, individuals and troop-contributing countries under letter-of-assist. \u2022 Reviews supporting documentation, verifies accuracy and reasonableness of claims, and prepares draft certification for forwarding to the Controller for final settlement of claims. \u2022 Provides substantive support, advice and guidance to Permanent Missions of TCCs/ Police-Contributing Countries (PCCs) on issues pertaining to contingent personnel and equipment reimbursement frameworks, and death and disability compensation matters to relevant field operations. \u2022 Provides support to Permanent Missions by delivering briefings on COE policies and procedures to report on status of reimbursement of TCC and PCCs; discusses matters relating to claims, participates in pre-deployment visits and negotiations with troop-contributing countries. \u2022 Coordinates the preparation and finalization of cost estimates for budget and planning purposes. \u2022 Provides briefings to Senior Management to report on status of reimbursement for TCCs/PCCs. \u2022 Prepares regular and ad hoc management reports, and reviews, analyses and updates data in claims database. \u2022 Provides substantive support and guidance to Headquarters and field missions, reviews and analyses data with respect to the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals and monitors expenditures, in respect of major equipment and self-sustainment categories. \u2022 Monitors, reviews and supervises the work of subordinate staff involved in routine claims verification and processing, providing guidance, basic interpretation of policies and training. \u2022 Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to COE levels agreed to in MOU, ensuring compliance with signed MOUs and MOU Manual. \u2022 Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. \u2022 Performs other related duties, as assigned. Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM

Knowledge of financial management and accounting practices; in-depth knowledge of financial administration of resources. Knowledge of MOU and claims practices and in the application of policies, financial rules and regulations. Good understanding of exchange rates, depreciation formulas, accounting principles, and inventory management. Ability to identify issues and to use sound judgement; analytical and conceptual abilities. Ability to prepare reports, formulate positions on issues, articulate options concisely conveying maximum necessary information, and making and defending recommendations. Knowledge of the United Nations legislative machinery and procedures, budgetary policies and practices, financial regulations and rules. 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.

PLANNING & ORGNIZING

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.

CLIENT ORIENTATION

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be \"clients\" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in Finance, Management, Public and Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or other finance related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationProfessional accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant or a similar professional accreditation is desirable. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of experience in finance, administration, budget, public and business administration, accounting, economics or other related field is required. Experience in the use of enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), financial modules, automated budgeting and accounting systems, and other spreadsheets and word processing applications is required. Experience in military or police planning operations and associated equipment and concepts are desirable. Experience working in support of a field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping operations, special political missions, agencies, funds and programmes), or other similar international organizations is desirable. Experience in processing complex claims based on negotiated multi-stakeholders agreements is desirable. Experience working with data analytics and visualization tools and developing data analytics and visualization reports and dashboards is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. 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).