This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Registry, Arusha Branch under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer and in coordination with the Officer in Charge of the Registry of the Arusha Branch. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (The Mechanism) was established by Security Council resolution 1966 (2010) to carry out a number of essential functions of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The Mechanism has two branches, in Arusha and in The Hague.
The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the administrative support to the Branch. Lead, oversee and coordinate the preparation and implementation of the work program to ensure compatibility with work priorities and objectives. Provide input into the budget process, taking into account the most effective use of resources. Initiate and conduct studies to improve budget reporting systems and cost-effective utilization of program resources. Monitor and control budgetary allocations through regular reviews; draft routine and ad hoc outputs; and, provide effective monitoring reports and data. Identify deviations from plans and propose corrective measures. Establish, review and maintain a set of sound policies, procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and practice in order to ensure proper accounting, financial management and control. Provide direct supervisory support to the General Services Section and act as additional reporting officer in the areas of Finance, IT, Procurement and Human Resources management. Implement and monitor support services, including procurement of supplies and services; transport and travel, engineering, facility management, provision of local utilities and general service requirements. Produce major/complex reports for management. Perform other related work as required. The incumbent will also assume overall supervision and management of the Arusha branch facility to ensure occupancy and services are adequately available to users.
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, procurement, engineering or related area. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French or Kiswahili might be an advantage.
There may be a technical test and a competency-based interview.
The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT). Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the IRMCT is not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members may serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.