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• Supervise and coordinate the work of the
  local IPSAS implementation team and direct the activities of the team and
  Subject Matter Experts;
• Work closely with the HQ/DPKO Team to
  ensure consistency of the activities in the RSCE with UN Secretariat
  plans;
• Prepare an IPSAS migration plan and
  related risk assessment;
• Deliver the IPSAS compliant operational
  policies and procedures (Standing Operational Procedures) based on the UN
  IPSAS Policy Framework;
• The jobholder will also deliver a change
  management plan including the development and implementation of
  communication plans and products to support IPSAS activities in the RSCE;
• Develop and implement a training strategy
  including the deployment of IPSAS related training plans and products;
• Identify key processes critical to
  accomplish IPSAS compliance and the corresponding information systems gaps
  and/or requirements;
• Assure relevant data cleansing and
  preparation exercise to establish IPSAS compliant opening account balances
  and financial statements;
• Keenly monitor the implementation of IPSAS
  related audit observations in RSCE;
• Plans and directs major IPSAS systems
  projects of significant importance to the institution, or major components
  of these complex systems which typically impact critical operations and
  large or multiple user groups.
• Provides expert advice on complex systems
  analysis and design; identifies the need for new systems (or modifications
  to existing systems) or respond to requests from users; develops plans for
  feasibility assessment, requirements specification, design, development
  and implementation, including project plans, schedules, time and cost
  estimates, metrics and performance measures.
• Tracks and monitors project progress
  against plan, requirements, quality measures, standard processes; liaises
  with users on all aspects and during all phases of development and
  implementation.
• Provides professional leadership and work
  direction to assigned project team, and/or mentor and supervises the work
  of new/junior officers, contract staff, etc.
• Actively involved in the execution of the
  most complex aspects of the project (e.g. systems analysis, development,
  programming, etc.); oversees development of document and database
  structures, ensuring that all design aspects are addressed and control and
  security mechanisms are established.
• Develops, implements and monitors
  information standards and guidelines, including testing paradigms.
  Prepares technical and user documentation for entire systems and
  interdependent applications; prepares training materials and detailed
  technical presentations.
• Stays abreast with developments in the
  field and determines the need for testing and evaluating new products and
  technologies; provides leadership on introducing technological changes;
  prepares various technical reports.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Management and Programme Analyst job placement should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in electronic, technical
  or communications engineering; technical science; computer technology or
  related field. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in
  combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be
  accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least five (5) years of progressively
  responsible experience in data transmission, network design,
  communications or related area.
• Previous experience with field support and
  emergency information and communication technology management is required.
  Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the
  first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
• Prior experience in applying private
  sector or public sector accounting standards such as International
  Financial Reporting Standard(s) (IFRS) or International Public Sector
  Accounting Standard (IPSAS) is required.
• Previous exposure and experience in
  working with UMOJA Finance Module or the finance functions of another
  Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English,
  (both oral and written) is required.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of
  systems design, and development, management, implementation and
  maintenance of complex information systems. Ability to develop and oversee
  large centralized or decentralized institutional systems; conceptual and
  strategic analytical capacity to understand information system and
  business operational issues so as to thoroughly analyze and evaluate
  critical systems matters. Knowledge of a range of computer languages and
  development paradigms, knowledge of organization’s information infrastructure
  and IT strategy as it relates to user area(s). Is able to apply
  conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations. Is
  able to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues,
  formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations. Is able to
  plan and coordinate the work of a team. Is able to prepare reports,
  formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely conveying
  maximum necessary information making and defending recommendations; 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.
• Communication: Speaks and
  writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets
  messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to
  clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors
  language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates
  openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
• 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

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