United Nations University (UNU)
The United Nations University (UNU) is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization within the United Nations System. UNU engages in policy-relevant research, capacity development, and knowledge dissemination in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the United Nations. The work of UNU contributes to solving pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.

For the past five decades, UNU has been a source of impartial research on sustainability, human security, and economic development. With hundreds of researchers working at institutes in 12 countries, UNU's expertise spans the full breadth of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change. UNU collaborates closely with other UN entities and leading research institutions across the globe. For more information, please visit http://unu.edu

United Nations University Institute for Water, Setting and Health (UNU-INWEH)
UNU-INWEH, headquartered in Richmond Hill (Greater Toronto Area), Canada, is one of 13 research and training institutions that comprise the think tanks in the UNU system. UNU-INWEH’s vision is a world free of water, environmental and health problems where sustainable development, environmental health, and human security are assured for all. Its mission is to help resolve pressing water, environmental, and health challenges that are of concern to the United Nations, its Member States, and their people.



UNU-INWEH pursues its mission through critical analysis and synthesis of existing bodies of scientific discovery; targeted research that identifies emerging policy issues; application of on-the-ground, scalable, science-based solutions to grand water, environmental, and health challenges; and global outreach.

Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director, the position ensures the effective and transparent delivery of administrative, human resources, and finance services in support of the institute’s operations. The role also serves as a strategic advisor to the Director, supporting institutional strategy and the international business model of the institute, including the development of UNU hubs and cooperation with partners in the Global South.

Contingent upon the level of appointment, as a leader of the administrative and finance team of UNU-INWEH, the incumbent is expected to:

Leadership of the Administrative and Finance Unit

Manages, supervises, and trains Administrative and Finance team members by providing them with clear objectives and goals, as well as direction and guidance, to enable them to perform their duties effectively and efficiently;

Develops, and monitors the team's key performance indicators (KPI), and performance goals;

Contributes to knowledge sharing by synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices; and

Act as the leader of the Administrative and Finance team of the Institute, and contribute to the governance of the Institute by providing strategic advice to the Director.

Serve as Approving Officer and/or Certifying Officer, as delegated, in accordance with UN and UNU financial authority frameworks.

Financial Management

Manage the day-to-day financial operations in close liaison with UNU-CENTRE;

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📌 Administrative and Finance Officer (NO-B) (Ontario)
🏢 UNU
📍 Ontario