Closing date: 15 Mar 2008 -- (CLOSED)
Location: - Various - - Multiple Duty Stations
Accountability
Within delegated authority, the Director of Administration will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Directors of Administration); Contribute to the implementation of the mission/office mandate by providing the necessary managerial, logistical and administrative support required for the fulfillment of the mandate, including such areas as budget, finance, human resources management, general services, logistics, etc; Certify mission expenditure; Act as principal adviser to the Head of Office/Mission on all matters pertaining to administrative and technical support; Plan, organize, implement, manage and oversee the activities of all logistical and administrative support operations; Provide effective management of human, financial and material resources of the mission. Liaise, negotiate and coordinate with national authorities with respect to administrative and logistical matter; Ensure cooperation and integration of administrative and logistical resources with military, civilian police and other substantive elements of the mission as required; Ensure development, preparation, coordination and monitoring of overall work plans, strategies and programs for the administrative and logistical support activities of the mission and take the lead in securing the required human and financial resources for the mission; Establish a set of sound policies, procedures practices, standards and tools that are consistent with UN policy and practice in order to ensure proper budget, accounting, financial and human resources management and control; Provide guidance, support and supervision to senior administrative and logistical support staff and evaluation services as appropriate; Ensure provision of guidance, performance evaluation, supervision and mentoring to all administrative support and other staff in the areas of his/her responsibility; Represent the civilian administrative and logistical staff at meetings, protocol and ceremonial occasions, military parades, etc; Perform related duties as may be required by the Head of Mission or DPKO, e.g., brief visiting senior officials on mission, administrative and technical support activities, etc.
Competence
Professionalism - Demonstrated ability to provide seasoned effective specialized advice in a broad range of human resource, financial, logistical and administrative areas to Head of Office/Mission, and to Headquarters and Office/Mission senior staff; ability to ensure adequate preparation of reports or rationale with respect to key logistic and administrative decisions; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Leadership - Strong managerial/leadership skills; recognized as having successfully managed large teams, in specialized areas, several of which involved significant staffing issues; demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis of complex human resources, financial, logistical or administrative management policy and program issues; proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling work environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff and design training/skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills; tact and negotiating skills; good judgment and decision-making skills; demonstrated ability to provide leadership and take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives into substantive work; commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing. Vision - Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicate links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals; establish/identify and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Managing Performance - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work of others; ability to make timely decisions under stressful, hardship and hazardous conditions. Client Orientation - Ability to identify clients' needs and appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients. Technological Awareness - Advanced computer skills; experience with operation of complex computerized accounting systems such as IMIS. Communication - Solid writing skills; ability to prepare reports or rationale with respect to key administrative decisions; ability to communicate orally effectively. Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to lead and gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavor; ability to build trust through operating with transparency and creating an open and positive environment; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Education
Advanced University degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, human resources management, finance, accounting, law, or related fields, or a relevant combination of professional training and certification and extensive experience in Logistics, Management or Administration. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience preferably at the international level with human resource management and administrative or logistics policies, financial regulations, field operations, etc. Demonstrated leadership ability. Finance experience and/or qualifications must be sufficient to meet Department of Management (DM) requirements for certification.
Language
Fluency in spoken and written English or French; knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage and sometimes a requirement. Fluency in the local language may be essential.
Reference Code: RW_7BDQH5-25
