Important - Under the JPO programme framework, the following position is open only to nationals of the Republic of Korea. For detailed information on the JPO Programme and recruitment criteria, please visit https://www.undp.org/jposc
The UNDP Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme
The UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) JPO Programme equips outstanding young leaders with the skills and experience required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a positive difference in the world. As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers young professionals excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development while providing a valuable entry point into the UN system.
During their assignments, JPOs benefit from the guidance of experienced UNDP staff members and are actively involved in supporting the design and implementation of UNDP’s programs within UNDP’s headquarters, regional or country offices. Additionally, the JPO will undergo a journey of exposure and growth which will build both personal and professional capacity for a career within the multilateral development sector.
As a JPO and young professional in UNDP you should be interested in pursuing a global career with aspiration to work for a field-based organization in support of the development agenda. The JPO will work as part of a team and be supervised by an experienced UNDP staff member, including:
- Structured guidance and feedback, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing of responsibilities;
- Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results;
- Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise;
- Completion of the yearly UNDP Annual Performance Review (APR) including learning and development objectives.
The JPO will benefit from the following learning and development opportunities:
- Participation in a virtual Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course within the first 4 to 6 months of assignment;
- Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide;
- On-going Masterclasses on relevant and inspiring themes;
- Career development support mechanisms and activities;
- Networking with fellow JPOs, young professionals and senior UNDP colleagues;
- Mentoring programme;
- Other training and learning opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Management Analyst will support operations, risk management and ERP activities related to the design, realization, testing, system integration and roll-out of Quantum.
The Management Analyst’s responsibilities will cover the following broad functional areas:
1.Ensure effective and efficient Operational support and risk management:
- Lead the discussion with UNDP on various reimbursable services and verify all related costs billed;
- Identify gaps in operational oversight (Finance, Procurement and HR) and develop automated reports to help mitigate the risk;
- Identify gaps in Internal control and implement changes to help mitigate the risk;
- Serve as focal point for monitoring Delegation of Authority (DoA);
- Assist and follow up on audit recommendation implementation;
- Assist in implementing UNCDF risk mitigation strategy related to Operations (Finance, Procurement and HR).
2.Coordinate and assist in effective operations management:
- Serve as focal point between regional operations focal point and HQ units to resolve problems identified to ensure smooth operations at field offices;
- Serve as focal point for Executive Board paper preparation;
- Assist in audit coordination and budget allocation process (both management and programme);
- Assist in financial & accounting management and year-end closure and financial statement preparation;
- Assist in revenue contract management and procurement management;
- Assist in travel management and HR management;
- Any other tasks.
3.Serve as focal point to support Quantum (cloud-based ERP) stabilization and development:
- Liaise with various units and counterparts to follow up on post go-live implementation planned activities;
- Identify functionality gaps for all tracks, propose changes to business process and/or assist in updating relevant UNCDF policies and procedures to mitigate them;
- Develop change management plan and regular communication to update user communities;
- Arrange related user training and develop Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) to support the user communities;
- Identify critical user and management reports required in Quantum, and assist in the configuration and migration of those reports;
- Identity risk areas, propose and implement measures to mitigate the risk.
4.Serve as focal point to support case management system - UNall implementation:
- Liaise with various units and counterparts to follow up on implementation planned activities;
- Coordinate and plan for required integration with new ERP on travel and recruitment;
- Identify functionality scopes, develop business process and specifications for services within scope;
- Validate system configuration and launch the platform;
- Provide user training and develop Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) to support the user communities.
Core competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross -functional and technical competencies
Strategic Thinking- Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNCDF.
Systems Thinking - Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Knowledge Generation - Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.
Risk Management - Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.
Change Management - Ability to prepare, support, and help individuals and teams in designing and implementing organizational change.
Partnerships Management - Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
Digital Awareness and Literacy - Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed
Education and work experience
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or a relevant discipline with a minimum of two years of paid working experience in Oracle cloud ERP systems is required.
- Professional Accounting Qualification in lieu of a Master’s Degree could be considered.
- or Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of relevant work experience will be considered
- Experience with UNCDF/UNDP/UN financial information systems, policies and practices will be an added advantage.
- Professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.
Nationality: Under the JPO programme framework, the following position is open only to nationals of the Republic of Korea. For detailed information on the JPO Programme and recruitment criteria, please visit https://www.undp.org/jposc
Languages (required): Fluency in Korean and English. Applicants should submit a certificate to prove a minimum of (1) TOEFL iBT 100 or (2) TEPS 430 or (3) IELTS 7 or (4) TOEIC 900 * Note: TOEFL ‘MyBest Scores’ are not accepted, and test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date.
Age Requirement: Not older than 32 years of age as of 31 December, 2023 (born after 1 January, 1991). The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended accordingly:
- One year will be extended for those who served for less than one year;
- Two years will be extended for those who served for more than one year and less than two years;
- Three years will be extended for those who served for two years or more.
Military service: Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it. Those who will be discharged from military service in the year of the application may also apply.
Attachments needed (please note that once the application is submitted in the system, you cannot go back to upload documents or edit information)
- A brief motivation letter in English that explains why you're the perfect candidate for the position by using examples of your interests and achievements
- A scanned copy of applicant’s Resident Register in English
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of your University degree
- Copy of English proficiency test certificate. Please check the minimum requirements/scores above.
- Only for male applicants who have completed the national military service: A certificate of Korean Military Service in English: The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended in accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the Military Service Law.
- Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of a certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean and its unofficial translation in English.
- Only for persons with disability: A scanned copy of a certificate of person with disability issued in Korean and English.
Applicants can apply for a maximum of two JPO positions sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea during the year of application
For general information on the JPO Programme of the Republic of Korea, please visit the website of the International Organizations Recruitment Center, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea: https://UNrecruit.mofa.go.kr
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