HR / Finance Associate (FTA, G6) – Roster Recruitment

Background
  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
  UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP, as an integral part of its mission to fight poverty and improve the lives of people around the world, is committed to being open, transparent, and accountable. As part of this commitment, UNDP adopted International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and established a Global Shared Service Center (GSSC) to provide IPSAS transactional recording (in the areas of revenue, expenses, and fixed assets), advisory and support services to UNDP Offices worldwide, and to provide training to UNDP Offices where needed. Human Resources services within the GSSC was set up earlier in 2003 in Copenhagen and it provides customized service packages to more than 40,000 UN personnel from agencies, funds, and programmes across the UN System. GSSC/HR in Copenhagen has established a legacy as a major Human Resources administration center within the United Nations and is recognized as a center of excellence. The Global Shared Service Center (GSSC) is part of the Bureau for Management Services (BMS).

In the area of Human Resources, the GSSC supports both staff and management in UNDP offices and units, with the full cycle of HR services ranging from recruitment, talent management, learning and development, HR policy and advisory services, benefits and entitlements management, payroll, and banking transactions.

Based in Copenhagen, the GSSC HR/Operations team provides operational interlocutor support from an HR, administrative and operational perspective to the main pillar of GSSC departments which provide GSSC services to clients and partners. It acts as an efficient and client-oriented “go-to” team for implementation of services and activities. The Operations Team is, amongst others, responsible for delivery of services related to financial management, procurement, inventory and asset management, travel and logistics as well as human resources management and protocol services. This back-office support is provided to GSSC colleagues serving in Copenhagen and in the regional locations: Addis Ababa, Amman, Bangkok, Dakar, Istanbul and Panama City. 

Under the overall guidance of the Director, Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) and direct supervision of the HR Analyst (Operations),the HR/Finance Associate ensures execution of a wide range of transparent and efficient operational services, to locally recruited GSSC staff in Copenhagen and in the regional locations as well as other UN agencies staff, execution of financial processes and transparent utilization of financial resources; and implementation of procurement services and processes for  GSSC. The HR/Finance Associate works in close collaboration with multiple other GSSC teams, other UNDP units in the UN City Copenhagen and GSSC in the regional locations as well as with other UNDP and UN entities for resolving operational (finance, HR, logistical, procurement, travel and administrative) issues and information exchange.

The key results have an impact on the overall execution of operational (finance, HR, logistical, procurement, travel and administrative) functions, and success in implementation of corporate strategies and policies, contributing to retention of highly competent, diverse and versatile workforce, aiming to provide professional services to clients. 

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities
1) Ensures implementation of finance and operational strategies, adapts processes and procedures focusing on achievement:

• Full compliance with UN/UNDP rules and regulations of financial processes, financial records and reports and audit follow-up; implementation and support of an effective internal control framew