Saturday, March 26, 2016

Budget and Finance Associate - World Health Organization (Apply by: April 08, 2016)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

All the Member States of WHO in the South East Asia Region share the common values of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental human right. All of WHO actions are based on this and rooted in the underlying values of equity, solidarity and participation.

The seven point global health agenda contained in WHO's Eleventh General Programme of Work (2006-2015) includes: (i) investing in health to reduce poverty; (ii) building individual and global health security; (iii) promoting universal coverage, gender equality and health related human rights; (iv) tackling determinants of health; (v) strengthening health systems and equitable access; (vi) harnessing knowledge, science and technology; and (vii) strengthening governance, leadership and accountability.

WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing leadership on global health matters; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii) setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options; (v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends.

The South -East Asia Region of WHO is made up of 11 countries, with over 1.8 billion people, with India's population of 1.2 billion. The diversity of people and health situations requires, on the demand side, a solid understanding of the emerging socio-economic, epidemiologic and demographic patterns and trends at both aggregate as well as national and sub-national levels, with due sensitivity to disadvantaged populations and vulnerable segments of the society. On the supply side, it is equally crucial to have a solid understanding of the commonalities and divergences of the health systems, the circumstances and political economy under which they have evolved and operate.

Mission of the WHO Country Office for India
Within the framework of WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy the mission of the WHO Country Office is to support India in: (i) developing and sustaining its own health policies, health systems and public health programmes; (ii) working to prevent and overcome threats to health; (iii) anticipating future challenges; and (iv) advocating public health.

*Organizational context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on the intricacy and difficulty of working environment)
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the NPO (Administration), the incumbent is expected to perform a variety of programme budget and work plans related functions, and be fully responsible for correspondence initiated or cleared.The work output of the incumbent will be reviewed by the supervisor for meeting expectations on accuracy, completed job work, self drive and initiative, and a positive attitude of self and towards the team. Demonstrated innovation and improvisation, leading to more streamlined and efficient day to day working will determine annual appraisal and prospects for career advancement.

Description of duties:

Under the overall guidance of WHO Representative to India (WR)-India and direct supervision of NPO (Administration), the incumbent performs the following duties:

1. Assist in periodic monitoring & review of budget ceilings & assessment needs of the technical units as per category wise and programme area wise needs and allocations.
2. Prepare & consolidate budget analysis after taking into consideration the needs of the technical units.
3. Coordinate with RO for revision of budget ceilings as per operational requirements.
4. Review and analyze HR plan for identification of HR savings (if any) to be moved to activities or vice-versa.
5. Prepare programme changes & affecting the approved programme changes in GSM.
6. Assist PTAEO validation and funds management for HR and Activities workplan.
7. Facilitate financial analysis, reports and presentations. Generate MIS & provide support to AO for decision making - as and when required.
8. Facilitate implementation of recommendation of management reviews and audit observations/queries.
9. Facilitate biennial operational planning process including technical and financial monitoring /reporting.
10. Support operational GSM work during the biennial planning process; mid-term and end of the biennium review process.
11. Costing & budgeting of HR and activities work plan.
12. Act as focal point for GSM actions and compliances w.r.t operational planning and end of the year review process in GSM.
13. Support the planning team during development /implementation and monitoring of GPW and CCS.
14. Facilitate VC funds tracking, monitoring and implementation trend including tracking of donor contribution.
15. Coordinate with PPC and BFU for 'in-service' and; in-kind' awards for budget ceiling enhancements and expenditure recording.
16. Facilitate technical teams to ensure optimum use of resources in accordance with WHO rules and regulations and the terms and conditions of the donor agreement.
17. Facilitate technical teams during donor reporting process by providing information in coordination with regional office.

18. Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Location: New Delhi, India

Contract Type: Fixed-term Appointment

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.

 
Copyright © 2023 hdsectorjobs.