Director, Division of Programme Support, DPS/OD, D1
Overview
The Director, Division of Programme Support, is responsible for formulating and implementing the substantive work programme of the Division and overseeing its management. The role ensures the efficient and effective delivery of support services including finance, human resources, IT, and security.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of DPS, and coordinates the work carried out by different work units, including finance management, human resources management, central support services, and information technology.
- Leads audit and oversight coordination.
- Coordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies.
- Provides strategic advice and support to senior management on key issues on any reallocation of resources.
- Takes the lead in coordinating the full range of personnel and human resource administration-related issues.
- Provides leadership in change management initiatives.
- Ensures that the outputs produced by DPS maintain high-quality standards.
- Participates as a member of the ITC Senior Management Committee.
- Undertakes or oversees the administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of DPS.
- Leads the streamlining, development and update of administrative and business process improvement strategies.
- Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical and gender balance; manages, guides, develops and trains staff under their supervision.
- Performs other duties, as required.
Required Experience
A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in administration, budget, finance, accounting, human resources management, logistics, supply chain management, information technology, or a related field is required. Of the aforementioned years, at least 10 years of experience at the international level, and at least five years of senior managerial experience is required. A minimum of five years of recent experience in supervising large HR operations with diverse funding sources is desirable. Experience driving organizational change within an administrative context through offering pragmatic solutions is desirable. Experience in liaising with Member States, intergovernmental bodies, such as the UN General Assembly, its main committees and subsidiary organs, inter-agency networks, or similar is desirable. Experience in leading and coordinating on the provision of support services to multiple stakeholders in an international organization is desirable. Experience developing and implementing budgeting/financial policies and practices developing operational strategies, and workforce planning approaches in an international setting is desirable. Experience in audit and oversight coordination is desirable. Experience working in or with field offices is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, social sciences or related area. A first-level university degree in the above areas may be accepted with an additional two years of relevant professional work experience.