FINANCE SPECIALIST

Location :

CAIRO, EGYPT

Application Deadline :

15-Oct-13

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Post Level :

NO-C

Languages Required :

Arabic   English  

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Finance Specialist reports to the Operations Manager for guidance and supervision and is responsible for providing assistance to offices in the Region as necessary to ensure capacity and support; assistance with development projects for the finance users of UN Women for better business practices and controls as well as automation; ensuring all finance users are compliant with and trained in the accounting standards, financial regulations and rules, policies and procedures; assisting Finance Section HQ in dedicated support, training, advice for Regional Office, Multi-Country Offices and COs (RO/MCOs/COs); and acts as the Audit focal point for the Region in co-ordination with Finance Section HQ, as well as finance users in ROs and MCOs/COs. 

The Finance Specialist supervises and leads support staff of the Finance Sub-Unit. The Finance Specialist works in close collaboration with Finance Section HQ, Programme and Operations colleagues, teams at the country level, UNDP staff and Government officials ensuring high performance and efficiency in Finance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

Rotational redundancy/training/communication

• Provide rotational redundancy for COs during times of extended leave (as necessary) to ensure continuation of financial services;
• Perform Finance role in RO and COs as necessary. Travel to COs to perform Finance redundancy role or alternatively, perform this role from RO where it is not possible or costly to perform in situations;
• Assist with the implementation of the communication plan and monitor the effectiveness on a regular basis to ensure close relationship between Finance Section and Finance Users in RO and COs;
• Promote pro-actively and support Finance Users in RO and COs with cost effective tools such as Skype, webinars, SharePoint, and online forums. Support development projects for ensuring such effective tools are in place and regularly monitored for improvements with feedback from Finance Users at HQ, RO, and COs;
• Lead the Implementation of the approved Training plans (specifically ATLAS and IPSAS) in conjunction with Finance Section HQ on a recurrent basis to ensure competency across all Finance Users of UN Women. Implement the Induction Training plan in a methodology that new Finance Users can access on day one of taking up post and provide support to new Finance Users in respective Regional area;
• Provide dedicated remote focal point support for Finance Users at RO and COs on a timely basis. Perform the Finance Helpdesk function for RO and COs to ensure accurate and timely response to issues and advice requested in conjunction with Finance Section HQ.  

Financial planning, analysis, management and services

• Recommend and/or implement cost saving and reduction strategies including cost recovery strategies and cost effective financial arrangements;
• Review, recommend and implement and/or verify financial transactions/activities, recording/reporting system and audit reports and ensure full compliance with and consistent approach to UN Women internal control framework, financial rules, regulations and financial policies and procedures. Co-ordinate with Finance Section HQ on suggestions for amendments;
• Review, recommend and oversee the financial business processes and use of Atlas system to ensure accurate and complete reporting of financial transactions by UN Women staff in accordance with the Internal Control Framework and Delegation of Authority and the timely flow of financial information in UN Women for management, monitoring and oversight purposes;
• Financial analysis and oversight for all resources managed by the RO and provision of high-quality professional advice to the CO management.
• Proper planning, expenditure tracking and audit of financial resources, including extra-budgetary income in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations;
• Organization and oversight of cash management processes, including liquidity management, recommendation of imprest level, risk assessment, security for cash assets on site;
• Continuous analysis and monitoring of the financial situation, presentation of forecasts for development and management projects;
• Assistance with tracking and reporting of contributions within the resource mobilization efforts, including pipeline, contracted and overdue and future milestones. Review of aged contributions receivables and provision of information to Operations Manager for follow up.

Financial tasks, approving and certifying function

• Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, matching exceptions, unapproved vouchers. Timely response to HQ requests to resolve financial data issues;
• Timely preparation of monthly cash flow forecast for proper financial planning for review by the Operations Manager and submission to UNDP;
• Perform delegated approval function in Atlas on a timely basis;
• Review and provide financial clearance of all donor agreements as delegated for compliance with standard agreements on a timely basis.

Monitoring, oversight and control

• Monitor financial systems and reports for unusual activities, transaction, investigate anomalies. Report jointly to the Operations Manager and Chief of Accounts findings and recommendations for actions/decisions;
• Supervise the timely completion of the Month-end Instructions Checklist and assist Operations Manager with activities as requested and follow up with responsible persons to ensure completion by relevant date. Upload certified Month-end Instructions Checklist and other items required by the relevant date;
• Supervise and assist COs with timely completion of their Month-end Instructions Checklist. Report to Chief of Accounts any case of non-adherence for timely action;
• Supervise the timely completion of the Year-end Instructions Closure Checklist and assist Operations Manager with activities as requested and follow up with responsible persons to ensure completion by relevant date. Upload certified Year-end Instructions Checklist and other items required by the relevant date. Report to Chief of Accounts any case of non-adherence for timely action;
• Assist and respond in a timely manner to questions and provide analysis as requested by Finance Section HQ.
• Prepare all financial reports in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and ensure continued compliance. Monitor RO and COs for compliance with IPSAS accounting standards by reviewing business processes and systems modules resulting in IPSAS compliant general ledger and financial statements. Report non-adherence to Chief of Accounts and propose action plan for corrective action for RO and/or COs and support the implementation of the approved action plan;
• For RO and COs review Implementing Partner advance procedures and test against UN Women policies to ensure compliance. Investigate and follow up on any anomalies for timely action and resolution. Report to the Operations Manager and Chief of Accounts findings and recommendations for actions/decisions.

Project budget management

• Management of all financial resources through planning, guiding, monitoring and controlling of the resources in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations;
• Preparation and monitoring of projects’ budgets in Atlas. Providing necessary support to the RO in planning and set-up of the budgets under UN Women Management/ Development Results Framework;
• Regular analysis and reporting on the budget approvals and the delivery situation of management projects.
• Elaboration of proper mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in budget management;
• Collection of information on internal and external clients’ satisfaction and needs in order to develop improvements to services;
• Ensuring that advance payments and direct payments for programme implementation properly reviewed and made on a timely basis, as well as ensuring that payment information is properly recorded into the Atlas system on a timely basis;
• Submission of financial information for timely preparation of donor reports.

Advisory support and technical guidance

• Assist with financial risk assessment reviews for RO and COs, identifying areas of risk and providing recommendations and action plans for addressing issues raised;
• Provide recommendations to Operations Manager and Chief of Accounts for improvements to existing reports and development of new reports. Identify and assist to develop projects for the Finance Users for improvement in accounting systems, processes and procedures.

Financial reporting

In accordance with the timelines required by Chief of Section provide assistance with:

• Prepare timely and accurate automated interim financial reports to governments and donors as required under the donor agreements, Trust Funds and other cost-sharing arrangements;
• Prepare ad-hoc Donor and other reports, as requested;
• Follow up and/or take prompt action to respond to audit and other findings on financial management.

Knowledge management and capacity building

• Contribute to and actively promote the automation of UN Women reports, including priorities such as automating manual processes after consultation with the Finance Section HQ;
• Contribute to the development of accounting policies, procedures, internal control, business flows, reporting and systems;
• Identify, participate in the development and/or recommend enhancement/updates/improvement in Atlas financial modules for better business practices and controls at RO and COs;
• Capture, synthesize and/or codify lessons learned and best practices in RO and COs support and Financial management and services. Disseminate to Finance Section HQ to share knowledge and build capacity;
• Design and/or introduce, learning tools, best practices and innovations in financial business operational practices and management, promoting transparency, ease of communications, hosting of financial documents, and all policies and procedures between all UN Women users of RO data.

Audit

• Facilitate the Pre-audit preparations for financial management of the RO and assist COs as required in their pre-audit preparations;
• Conduct training for RO, and COs as part of the Training plan or requirement of pre-audit preparations or as otherwise determined by Operations Manager or Chief of Accounts;
• Prepare responses to internal and external audit inquiries and other findings related to financial management for review/approval by Operations Manager and Chief of Accounts;
• Follow up and/or take prompt action to respond to audit and other findings on financial management including incorporating recommendations in development in policies, procedures and practices.

Supervisory and other responsibilities

• Provide guidance, direction and technical supervision of Finance staff of RO and COs as needed;
• Establish RCA for each member of the Finance team based on the work plan and ensure preparation and review meets established timelines;
• Rotates duties within the Finance Section HQ at similar level at the request of Chief of Accounts and with the approval of RO, for cross training and reassignment as necessary to the functioning of the Finance Section HQ;
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by Operations Manager or Chief of Accounts.

The key results have an impact on the effective and efficient management of the Regional area. Sound policies and advice within the specialist area, proper oversight, control and monitoring of program and project financial resources and timely and accurate financial reporting enhance the UN Women reputation with governments, donors as a trusted partner and reliable custodian of funds and foster a culture of accountability.

Competencies

Core values/Guiding principles 

Integrity: 

• Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

• Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity: 

• Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core competencies

Ethics and Values: 

• Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.

Organizational Awareness: 

• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Development and Innovation: 

• Take charge of self-development and take initiative.

Work in teams: 

• Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;

Communicating and Information Sharing:

• Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:

• Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.

Conflict Management: 

• Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: 

• Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: 

• Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional competencies

• Conceptual/strategic skills and success in implementing financial re-engineering, management systems; development, policy design, innovation and knowledge product development;
• Demonstrated business acumen and judgment;
• Ability to travel for extended periods with planned work commitments is required;
• bility to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery;
• Ability to successfully lead the Finance Team;
• Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance/Accounting. Professionally qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.

Experience:

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial management and at least (2) years of which should be at the supervisory level, in a large international and/or corporate organization, preferably in the UN system and its organizations.
• Experience with IPSAS or IFRS highly desirable.
• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. 
• Experience in web based management systems and ERP financial systems such as PeopleSoft.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in financial planning and management, accounting, and in complex financial rules and a regulations, preferably UN/UNDP/UN Women Financial Rules and regulations.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Senior Governance Adviser

General Minimum Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

• Excellent physical condition
• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure

Field of Expertise Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

• University education in political sciences, social sciences, international relations, public policy, law or equivalent professional experience
• Work experience in either public administration, relevant international organizations, civic associations (including NGOs), political parties/affairs, or economic and political development
• Demonstrable organizational, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• Previous thematic experience in one or more of the following fields: economics, environmental issues, anti-corruption, property issues, public administration, regional planning, local government
• Previous working experience and thorough knowledge of Project Cycle Management
• Professional fluency in the English language, with analytical and research experience and excellent drafting and reporting skills
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
• Relevant, preferably programme-focused, experience in government structures, international organizations, NGOs, or public policy development
• Experience in negotiating and liaising with governmental authorities
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Governance, Economic and Environmental Issues Department (GEEID), the Senior Governance Adviser performs the following duties:

• Monitors, analyses and advises on governance issues in Albania, and develops activities to improve the situation;
• Supports the Head of Department in co-ordinating and managing GEEID staff;
• Ensures the quality of the Department's written output;
• Drafts project proposals and monitors the implementation of the related projects, working closely with implementing partners and beneficiaries;
• Liaises and cooperates with the other departments of the presence in the design and the implementation of new cross-cutting activities/projects;
• Maintains close working relations with all national and international partners at the appropriate level;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.

Please apply to your relevant authorities several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.

Associate Co-ordination Officer

The majority of positions in OSCE field operations are filled by secondment, which means that individuals are nominated by their respective OSCE participating State. In addition, a limited number of seconded positions are available at the OSCE Secretariat and the institutions.

General Minimum Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

• Excellent physical condition
• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure

Field of Expertise Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

• University education in international studies, public policy, political science or law or related fields
• Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or governments
• Experience in preparing analytical reports
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Knowledge of regional political history and developments
• Diplomatic and negotiating skills
• Some knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• Excellent diplomatic and organizational skills
• Working experience in research, co-ordination and liaison functions
• Understanding of and ability to operate in the European diplomatic and security architecture
• Professional fluency in the written and spoken English language
• Relevant professional experience in public service and/or international organizations
• Experience in analysis and reporting, as well as in drafting and clearing relevant correspondence, reports and policy briefs
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team and engage with people of different cultures and religious backgrounds as well as different gender and diverse political views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
• Proven ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames

Desirable:

• Familiarity with project management principles
• Understanding of and ability to operate in the European diplomatic and security architecture

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Co-ordination Officer and in co-ordination with the Deputy Head of Presence and the Chief Political Officer, the Associate Co-ordination Officer ensures that the Mission¿s planning and diplomacy is robust and properly informed by stakeholder policies and priorities. More specifically, the Associate Co-ordination Officer:

• Supports the Project Co-ordination Officer in ensuring that project and programme documents are clearly and effectively drafted, and consistent with stakeholder policies and priorities;
• Cultivates and maintains a network of working-level relationships with representatives of bilateral embassies and international organizations in Albania, with a particular focus on OSCE participating States or partners. Seeks similar contacts in Vienna and with key international partners;
• Builds and maintains an awareness of trends, developments and priorities in the policies of relevant states and organizations (and in relevant academic/public policy debate), with a focus on their impact on the activities and interests of the OSCE Presence in Albania;
• Maintains contact with other OSCE regional field operations, to promote co-operation;
• Shares the information gained from diplomatic contacts and from research with programme and project management colleagues and senior staff, to ensure that OSCE Presence in Albania planning and activities are properly informed by the wider policy and priority context;
• Uses the information gained from diplomatic contacts and research to advise senior staff on diplomatic priorities;
• Supports, with research, diplomacy and advice to senior staff, the reinforcement of relations with other international organizations and agencies in Albania (EU, Council of Europe, UN, etc.), identifying possible points of co-operation and partnerships;
• Supports the Project Co- ordination Officer and the Deputy Head of Presence in maintaining engagement, coherence and compatibility with the wider donor community in Albania;
• Performs other duties, particularly in support of presentational and political activity, as assignet.

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.

Please apply to your relevant authorities several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.

Associate Co-ordination Officer

The majority of positions in OSCE field operations are filled by secondment, which means that individuals are nominated by their respective OSCE participating State. In addition, a limited number of seconded positions are available at the OSCE Secretariat and the institutions.

General Minimum Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

• Excellent physical condition
• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure

Field of Expertise Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

• University education in international studies, public policy, political science or law or related fields
• Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or governments
• Experience in preparing analytical reports
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Knowledge of regional political history and developments
• Diplomatic and negotiating skills
• Some knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• Excellent diplomatic and organizational skills
• Working experience in research, co-ordination and liaison functions
• Understanding of and ability to operate in the European diplomatic and security architecture
• Professional fluency in the written and spoken English language
• Relevant professional experience in public service and/or international organizations
• Experience in analysis and reporting, as well as in drafting and clearing relevant correspondence, reports and policy briefs
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team and engage with people of different cultures and religious backgrounds as well as different gender and diverse political views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
• Proven ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames

Desirable:

• Familiarity with project management principles
• Understanding of and ability to operate in the European diplomatic and security architecture

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Co-ordination Officer and in co-ordination with the Deputy Head of Presence and the Chief Political Officer, the Associate Co-ordination Officer ensures that the Mission¿s planning and diplomacy is robust and properly informed by stakeholder policies and priorities. More specifically, the Associate Co-ordination Officer:

• Supports the Project Co-ordination Officer in ensuring that project and programme documents are clearly and effectively drafted, and consistent with stakeholder policies and priorities;
• Cultivates and maintains a network of working-level relationships with representatives of bilateral embassies and international organizations in Albania, with a particular focus on OSCE participating States or partners. Seeks similar contacts in Vienna and with key international partners;
• Builds and maintains an awareness of trends, developments and priorities in the policies of relevant states and organizations (and in relevant academic/public policy debate), with a focus on their impact on the activities and interests of the OSCE Presence in Albania;
• Maintains contact with other OSCE regional field operations, to promote co-operation;
• Shares the information gained from diplomatic contacts and from research with programme and project management colleagues and senior staff, to ensure that OSCE Presence in Albania planning and activities are properly informed by the wider policy and priority context;
• Uses the information gained from diplomatic contacts and research to advise senior staff on diplomatic priorities;
• Supports, with research, diplomacy and advice to senior staff, the reinforcement of relations with other international organizations and agencies in Albania (EU, Council of Europe, UN, etc.), identifying possible points of co-operation and partnerships;
• Supports the Project Co- ordination Officer and the Deputy Head of Presence in maintaining engagement, coherence and compatibility with the wider donor community in Albania;
• Performs other duties, particularly in support of presentational and political activity, as assignet.

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.

Please apply to your relevant authorities several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.

Business Officer, Technology Solutions

Tracking Code 5748 Job Description

PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving treatments, vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

PATH seeks a Business Officer in the Water, Sanitation, Air-Quality and Hygiene (WASH) group within the Technology Solutions program to contribute to the commercialization, introduction and uptake of important health technologies and services. The Business Officer will help lead and contribute to the overall business planning and strategic analysis and manage and implement activities including the development of commercialization strategies, negotiation of legal agreements, market research and field implementation for individual projects. They will also lead and assist with identifying and managing relationships with manufacturing , distribution and financing partners to ensure wide-scale access to important health products.

In addition to serving as part of the Seattle WASH team, the Business Officer will also be required to work closely with the global WASH team in countries where PATH operates. Given PATH's highly team-oriented culture, a commitment to communication and teamwork is a primary expectation. Under the guidance of the Senior Business Officer, the Business Officer will undertake specific responsibilities as follows:

• Drive commercialization, financing and market-development strategies and business models for health related products and services.
• Work closely with the Senior Business Officer and PATH leadership to create and refine a viable platform for the development, introduction and financing of innovative health technologies.
• Act as the primary in-field commercialization liaison with PATH global staff to communicate, educate, and advise teams on commercial negotiation, partnering strategy and selection, operational implementation, and best practice documentation of field-based projects.
• Manage effort to identify, engage and support field-based implementation and financing partners. Provide guidance and assist these partners in developing business models targeted at low-income populations and build relationships with other stakeholders and local leaders that support and engage with these business models.
• Develop, communicate and implement a bridge for field partners between product development, financial and business due diligence, and product launch activities to build entrepreneurial success in support of sustainable and scalable solutions.
• Lead on- ground implementation efforts as appropriate and coordinate with other on- ground, external stakeholders to optimize and align learning and impact across stakeholders.
• Develop tools, processes and metrics utilized by implementation and financing partners for use in developing markets for health technologies. Participate in the exposure of these tools to the community of practice through an online toolkit and leverage these approaches and tools as appropriate with in-field partners and stakeholders as necessary.
• Provide support for program growth including leading, developing, or contributing to proposals, donor and partner relationship building, or other responses to grant opportunities.
• Represent WASH and PATH at conferences, events, and in meetings as appropriate.

Required Skills

• Team-focused with the ability to interact with diverse colleagues and facilitate strong working relationships between partners and stakeholders; adept at working closely with others over geographical distance and across cultural differences.
• A proven track record of proactively solving problems at both the strategic and tactical level and facilitating problem-solving.
• Demonstrated success as a communicator and collaborator across varied audiences with strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and using good judgment to engage others as appropriate.
• Fluency in English, including excellent written and oral English, as well as diplomacy when communicating with a broad and diverse audience.
• Excellent interpersonal and public communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Experience

Master's degree in business or related subjects, plus a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in business operations, finance and entrepreneurial start-up and implementation. Experience in working in a developing-country business environment or implementing solutions in global environments. Demonstrated ability and experience in negotiating with private sector organizations and experience in working across sectors. Experience cultivating relationships with multiple partners and stakeholders and managing their information needs and requests. Prior experience working in the area of water, and/or global health, and/or working in developing countries is desired.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Job Location Seattle, Washington, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Senior Business Analyst

Division

Information Technology

Department

N/A

Location

Seattle

Foundation Overview

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people's health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people-especially those with the fewest resources-have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.

Group Summary

Do you believe technology can improve lives around the world? We do! We are IT at the Gates Foundation. We are a creative, dynamic group of technologists determined to help change the world. Bring your creative thinking to our tight knit, energetic team to help us achieve our mission. Work CAN be fun and inspiring – check us out.

Responsibilities

The Senior IT Business Analyst is responsible for deeply understanding the foundations business processes and challenges with a focus on soliciting the information needs our teams have in making the most important decisions. The Senior IT Business Analyst engages with our customers to formulate requirements from the early stages of a request, partnering with sponsors and stakeholders to articulate scope and solutions options at the initial phases of intake and progressing requirements to functional and non-functional requirements for technology solutions. Core responsibilities of this role are indicated below...

Business Analysis:

• Will analyze and assess business problems and processes by applying conceptual knowledge and discretion. Will also provide consultation and make recommendations to business owners regarding the same.
• Responsible for the creation of strategic direction of each initiative by facilitating requirements review and approval with business owners, project team and management.
• Responsible for eliciting requirements using a variety of activities and tools from business case to functional requirements.
• Work with business and technical leads on the creation of as-is and to-be process flows and requirement specifications.-
• Evaluate solution options, work with the customer community and technology teams to provide recommendations and estimate solution option size (cost/time/resources).
• Facilitate diverse stakeholder groups in the development of joint requirements and solution options, including analysis using industry tools, methods and best practices.
• Manage/lead trade-off analysis, development of decision making criteria and facilitation of decision process.
• Select and/or develop the approach to achieve all analyst deliverables and achieve stakeholder alignment.
• May lead or assist in the creation of annual strategic plans and development of multi-year technology roadmaps and provide relevant expertise to help guide content, in partnership with business and technical team members.
• May oversee, review, coach and advise the work of other business analysts and contingent workforce. Provides knowledge, guidance and recommendations to assist analysts in their daily activities and expertise development within the BA discipline within and/or across teams.

Solution Design:

• Will work with technical teams to develop process and technical solutions that support stakeholders' goals & objectives; organize/lead prototype reviews, demos & user acceptance reviews.
• Work with technical leads on the creation of design documents and artifacts.
• Ensure the solution and integrations are built and configured to requirements and design specification.
• Coordinate the development of the user review plan and facilitate UAT.
• Apply deep domain and industry expertise to help guide solution option analysis, working closely with technical teams.
• Research, assess, and recommend improvements to business processes, organization, and rules that can increase the advantages gained from technical and non-technical solutions based on assessment of business operations and technical systems.Change Management –Will provide assistance by consulting on and/or creating content for change management communications, training and education; and participating or leading portions of training sessions.
• Project/Program Support - May drive the project management of smaller projects using standard project management skills.
• Relationship Building – Develop deep understanding of the customer, their work environment and strategic goals. Identify their business challenges and provide thought partnership to define solution options. Manage the workflow and process change documents. Build and maintain positive, constructive partnering relationships with key stakeholder groups, including senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience
• Strong working knowledge of Business Analysis (including business process analysis, roadmap development, requirement elicitation techniques, e.g. JAD sessions, interviews, focus groups, workshop facilitation) with a focus on Business Intelligence efforts
• Strong expertise delivering business intelligence solutions with a solid understanding of BI concepts, including deep understanding of Kimball methodology and experience working with, and developing requirements for, dimensional models and multi-dimensional datasets
• Proven experience developing requirements and designs for analytical tools and reports
• Strong subject matter knowledge within specific functional domains, for example experience with corporate performance management/budgeting/forecasting efforts
• Strong facilitator in large, cross-functional groups
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits organizational savvy, business savvy, executive presence, thought partnership and ability to influence
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and manage time
• Ability to advocate for appropriate stakeholders and/or business objectives across both functional and technical domains to ensure fully vetted, well-reasoned decision making taking into account multiple points of view and the ability to arbitrate and objectively evaluate competing requests across the enterprise
• Able to adjust work-style and communication to match team or audience, especially when working with non-technical resources
• Experience with solution design, test planning, change managementAs part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Requisition Number

4300BR

Paralegal, Legal Affairs, Seattle, Washington

Tracking Code 5704

Job Description

Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements.

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

The Legal Affairs division supports PATH's work by providing strategic legal counsel, education, and guidance to enhance compliance and minimize risk. The division consists of a general counsel, seven attorneys, four paralegals and a four-person administrative support team.

We are currently seeking a Transactional Paralegal who will work with various attorneys in the Legal Affairs division supporting clients throughout PATH. Under the supervision of the attorneys, specific responsibilities include:

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements such as confidential disclosure and material transfer agreements, leases and simple amendments.

• Help proof, format, and prepare legal documents, such as memoranda, e-mails, contracts, and letters.

• Collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive legal services to PATH clients.

• Undertake research relating to laws, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials as requested by attorneys.

• Work on various Legal Affairs division projects, such as templates, reports, and forms.

• Assist in the development and preparation of client training materials and client-facing intranet tools.

• Copy, file, and distribute legal documents.

Required Skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation skills.

• Understanding of contract and legal terminology and concepts.

• Strong research, analytical, and investigative skills; ability to document and present findings to attorneys.

• Ability to conduct legal research and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Excellent proofreading ability and very strong attention to detail.

• Well organized, flexible attitude, and a desire to continually learn new concepts.

• Ability to work independently, but comfortable working in a collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of five years of transactional paralegal/contract administration experience.
• Experience drafting confidential disclosure agreements, simple agreement amendments, and other types of legal documents.
• Work experience in a law firm or company; preferably a global organization.
• Intellectual property and patent experience a plus, but not required.
• Certified Paralegal certificate a plus.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Job Location Seattle, Washington, United States

Position Type Full-Time/Regular