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VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2344
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
9 March 2025
15 day(s) until closing deadline
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Currently accepting applications
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POST
Programme Officer
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GRADE
P4
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DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 2 years
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
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WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Secretary, IPCC, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
a) Compile plans, reports and projections provided by the heads of the IPCC Technical Support Units and other IPCC officers and coordinate the formulation of the IPCC budget document in line with the IPCC Programme and related guidelines;
b) Attend and represent the IPCC Secretariat in the Financial Task Team during Plenary Sessions. Present financial and budget documents, responding to queries and provide all necessary clarification and information, including on issues raised by the external auditors;
c) Collaborate with WMO Finance Division on issues related to IPCC expenditure to ensure conformity to IPCC and WMO rules prior to submission of financial statements to IPCC Financial Task Team and the Panel, in an effort to improve budget reporting and cost-effective utilisation of the financial resources of the Programme;
d) Work in close collaboration with WMO Finance Section on matters related to monitoring the status of the IPCC annual budget, voluntary contribution management, transfer of funds, creation of activity codes, the year-end closure of accounts exercise and other finance-related matters;
e) Collaborate with the WMO Procurement and Contracts Management Section on matters related to strategic planning of procurement, the acquisition of expendable and non-expendable property and the management and maintenance of purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Represent the IPCC at the Procurement and Contracts Committee meetings;
f) Provide financial oversight of the IPCC Trust Fund and the IPCC Scholarship Programme Trust Fund. Review and pre-approve financial transactions covering individual contractors, travel and financial support to host IPCC meetings. Monitor and control accounts payable to ensure vendor invoices are approved for payment in a timely manner;
g) Develop proposals for funding, letters of agreement, memoranda of understanding, etc. in consultation with donors, recipient country representatives and other partners and monitor the implentation thereof. Prepare requests to the WMO Finance Section for funds transfer. Prepare donor reports on the implementation of contributions;
h) Collaborate and provide substantive input in the preparation and implementation of the work programme with the IPCC Technical Support Units, the WMO Finance Section, the WMO Language, Conference and Common Services Division and other IPCC officers to ensure the timely and coordinated preparation of documentation, the smooth running of meetings and the timely and high quality publication of IPCC reports;
i) Coordinate with the WMO Conference Services Section and the host countries on administrative and financial aspects related to the preparation of IPCC sessions, its Bureau and other meetings organised by the IPCC Secretariat. Participate in the development and approval process of host country agreements;
j) Write a broad range of complex internal and external communication/documents, including memoranda, summaries for discussion, presentations, proposals, reports, etc. relevant to the administration of the IPCC Trust Fund;
k) Conduct research/assessment and recommend appropriate action/improvement of IPCC work practices and procedures, including communication and cooperation with technical support units;
l) With the implementation of IPSAS, serve as primary contact within the IPCC Secretariat for External Auditors;
m) Provide briefing and guidance to IPCC General Service staff on existing, updated and new financial, budgetary, travel and other administrative rules and regulations, as well as pre-approve all transactions to ensure the applications of WMO and/or IPCC rules and regulations, and best practices;
n) Carry out other relevant duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Experience
- A minimum of seven years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, accounting, administration, public administration, business administration or related area is required.
- Experience in cost management, risk management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, audit, financial reporting or other related areas is required.
- Experience in using Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) is desirable.
- Experience with IPSAS/IFRS or similar international accounting standards is desirable.
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Other requirements
- Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and practices, budget development and financial administration of resources.
- Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
- Ability to work constructively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
- Knowledge of the work of intergovernmental bodies, the work of the United Nations and its related bodies concerned with climate change.
- Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
- Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required.
- Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
- Communication: Excellent spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to draft project proposals and donor reports as well as other documents.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Maturity of judgement and good sense of initiative.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and foster team spirit.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
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Possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year which can be extended up to a maximum of two years.
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| SALARY AND ALLOWANCES |
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 84672 |
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 70786 (in addition to the net base salary) |
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Additional Information:
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
21 February 2025
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E-RECRUITMENT
