Grade: G5
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Application deadline (midnight local time): 18 May 2023
Vacancy no.: BEY/DC/2023/19
Job ID: 9286
Department: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Organization Unit: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Location: Beirut
Contract type: Fixed Term
The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to local recruitment regulations and Article 4.3 of the ILO Staff Regulations.
The following are eligible to apply:
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*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is 42036 USD yearly.
This position is located in the Regional Administrative Services (RAS) unit in the Regional Office for Arab States. The unit is responsible for all the financial, administrative and budgetary matters of the region in accordance with ILO rules, regulations and instructions. The incumbent, under the supervision of Chief RAS, provides a range of specialized finance and administrative support services in an efficient, effective and client-oriented manner. Work involves using the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to process transactions for financial clearance and payment processing. The incumbent performs at a fully operational level and resolves a variety of recurring and non-recurring operational issues, requiring the correct application of financial rules and regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines, especially those in support of development cooperation projects.
As a team member, the incumbent provides a range of specialized finance and administrative support services in an efficient, effective and client-oriented manner. Work involves using the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to process transactions for financial clearance and payment processing. The incumbent performs at a fully operational level and resolves a variety of recurring and non-recurring operational issues, requiring the correct application of financial rules and regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
The position works under the supervision of the Chief, Regional Administrative Services. Supervision received is focused on the timeliness of process execution and the quality of outputs. The incumbent works with a moderate degree of independence and in collaboraton with the Senior Administrative Finance Officer. Work is reviewed for correctness in application of financial rules and regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Internal contacts are with staff and managers in field offices, project locations and headquarters to provide support and exchange information on specialized processes and issues related to service delivery. The incumbent regularly liaises with and receives guidance from the regional finance unit.
External contacts are primarily with service providers, banks, United Nations (UN) agencies and other international organizations to obtain clarifications and to seek or provide information for the completion of pending issues.
Completion of secondary school education
Minimum of five years of operational or administrative support work experience including providing financial operations support services. Experience of working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Excellent command of English language. Working knowledge of Arabic language.
Knowledge and Competencies (technical and behavioural)
Knowledge of financial administration and/or accounting techniques.
Knowledge of international accounting standards such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or other international or national accounting standards.
Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.
In addition to the ILO core competencies [Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration], this position requires:
Ability to interpret and work within the applicable financial rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Sense of responsibility to maintain data integrity.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Candidates assessed by the Panel and considered to be eligible for appointment but who are not selected for this vacant post may be offered an assignment to another position at the same or lower grade provided that they meet the minimum qualifications required.
Recruitment process
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This vacancy is archived.