ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING), P4

Overview

The Administrative Officer is responsible for managing human resources, budget, finance, and general administration within the Independent Investigative Mechanism on Afghanistan.

Tasks Summary

• Initiates and coordinates human resource activities including recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, and separation.
• Provides expert advice on conditions of service, duties, responsibilities, privileges, and entitlements.
• Represents the Department/Unit at Departmental Panels and appointment bodies.
• Reviews post incumbency reports for vacancy management and staffing table control.
• Leads, oversees, and coordinates the preparation and implementation of the work program and budget.
• Initiates and conducts studies to improve budget reporting systems and cost-effective utilization of program resources.
• Monitors and controls budgetary allocations through regular reviews.
• Establishes and maintains sound policies, procedures, standards, and tools for accounting, financial management, and control.
• Implements and monitors support services including procurement, transport, travel, communications, engineering, and IT support.
• Produces major/complex reports for management.
• Provides expert guidance and leadership to junior staff.
• Collects and analyses data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights using data visualization methods.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or related field, is required. Out of the seven (7) years, a minimum of five (5) years of experience working within the UN common system, or other similar international organizations is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience working with an ERP system, such as Umoja, is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: until 30 September 2026

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