Organization : World Health Organization (WHO)
Post : Program Budget Advisor
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
US$66,482.00 at single rate
US$71,393.00 with primary dependants
US$66,482.00 at single rate
US$71,393.00 with primary dependants
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| Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/10/FT383 Title: Program Budget Advisor Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-term appointment Duration of contract: Two years, first year probationary period | Date: 30 July 2010 Application Deadline: 10 September 2010 (20 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Washington, D.C. United States of America Organization unit: AM Americas (AM) Planning, Budget and Resources Coordination (PBR) |
| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Education: A bachelor's and a master's degree from a recognized university in public or business administration, management, international relations, international management, public policy/economics or related discipline | |
| Skills: Key Behavioral Competencies: -Intrainstitutional Action: Leads team efforts toward full understanding of the policies the organization must operate within as well as the Standard of Conduct for the International Civil Service. Leads employees and co-workers toward operating in a fair, consistent and equitable manner, and displays such behavior by example. Behaves consistently in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Organization. -Analysis Synthesis and Forecasting: After analyzing situations on the basis of the available evidence and knowledge, leads one's area of responsibility toward individual and collective actions. Encourages the importance of continual analysis. Verifies and promotes that action is taken in situations that will require future intervention, based on ongoing analysis. Leads others in decisions needed to implement required actions. Is capable of anticipating the implications of analyzed situations between one and two years ahead. -Teamwork: Embraces and leads consensual decision-making, that is, leading the fulfillment of team decisions, even when they may not fully coincide with one's own opinions or proposals. Knows how to manage difficult team situations and promotes consensus building. Takes responsibility for the team's successes and failures. -Accountability: Accepts responsibility for the results, for the work of subordinates, for the tasks delegated, the deadlines, and any deviations from them. Requires and oversees the adherence according to the budget. Monitors the progress made upon reaching the objectives and deadlines. For any deviations on the work plan, looks for corrective actions. -Leadership: Uses complex strategies to promote team morale and productivity. Obtains needed personnel, resources and information for the team. Makes sure the practical needs of the team are met. -Devising the Budget for interventions and cost optimization: Demonstrates initiative and other managerial capabilities in support of the Organization's efforts to identify alternative sources of financing, and to mobilize extra-budgetary resources. Achieves measurable results in one's work, making optimal use of available resources. -Evaluation of Technical Cooperation Interventions: Through systematic work, seeks objective information and feedback in a specific amount of time, continues research, prepares information and presents it objectively. Calls on others, who are not personally involved, to get their perspective, background information, and experience. Technical Expertise: - Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of corporate planning, programming, budgeting, performance monitoring and assessment in the health or social sector; in the context of the public sector, preferably in an international organization. - Strong theoretical and practical knowledge and practices of resource steering, cost control, program budgeting and implementation in a results based management framewok. - Ability to think analytically and strategically; - Ability to work well in teams, handle multi-tasking and work under tight deadlines; - Ability to organize and coordinate complex corporate processes; - Acquired skill base in informatics, - Ability to develop and use databases (such as in MS Access, SQL) to support analytical processes. - Strong professional writing skills in English and Spanish, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization. IT Skills: Demonstrated ability to understand program management systems and effectively use computer software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio, Microsoft SharePoint and Project will be an asset | |
| Experience: Nine years of combined national and international progressively responsible professional experience in the development of and management of program budget, formulation and control. Experience should include supervising personnel working with complex data systems such as those supporting planning, programming, assessment and financial management processes | |
| Languages: Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset | |
| Additional Information: A WRITTEN TEST AND/OR INTERVIEW MAY BE HELD FOR THIS POST. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF THEY ARE UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ON-LINE PERSONAL HISTORY FORM. THE POST DESCRIPTION IS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES. ***** For further details visit : **** |
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