United Nations Job vacancies, Finance and Budget Officer

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Within delegated authority, the Finance and Budget Officer will be responsible for the  following  duties:  Medium-term plan:• Reviews, analyses and finalizes the preparation of the medium-term  plan  and its revisions on the basis of departmental submissions, taking into account  recommendations and decisions of specialized inter-governmental bodies.•  Provides substantive support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in  their review of the medium-term plan and its revisions; assists in securing approval  from the General Assembly.• Ensures legislative mandates are accurately translated  into programme budgets. Budget preparation:• Reviews and analyses data with respect to the finalization  of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements  from (a) Departments/offices at Headquarters and in the field, including programmatic  aspects; and (b) medium-sized peacekeeping operations.• Provides support to managers  with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.•  Reviews,  analyses and provides input into finalization of programme budget/financial implications  to the Security Council statements in light of additional mandates.• Provides substantive  support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in their budget review; assists  in securing approval from the General Assembly. Budget administration:• Issues allotments, including redeployment of funds when  necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures.• Monitors budget implementation and determines/recommends reallocation of funds when necessary.• Monitors expenditures  to ensure that they remain within authorized levels.• Authorizes payment to Governments  for settlement of certified death and disability, contingent-owned equipment and  letters-of-assist claims; determines average monthly troop strengths, establishing amounts reimbursable and initiating payments for reimbursement to troop-contributing countries.•  Reviews all requisitions generated by the Reality system for goods and services to  ensure correct objects of expenditure have been charged, ensuring availability of funds.•  Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements  and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established  policies and procedures.• Prepares relevant documentation with respect to budget  performance submissions.• Reviews and makes appropriate recommendations  with respect to the finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances  between approved budgets and actual expenditures.• Provides substantive support to intergovernmental and legislative bodies.
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Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards.   Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations.   Knowledge and/or ability to apply international accounting standards in international  organizations.  Ability to apply UN financial rules, regulations, policies and guidelines  in work situations.  Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to  review and edit the work of others. Shows pride in work and in achievements;  demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;  is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing  deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than  personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or  challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;  delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and  quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;  supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated  assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those  of the work unit, where applicable. • Planning and Organizing:  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed  strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as  required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;  foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts  plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and  decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines  are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources  needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against  milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback  and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative.  Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises  performance fairly.
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Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business  administration, finance, or related field.  A first-level university degree in  combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be  accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in  accounting, finance or budget is required. Relevant IT skills, including familiarity  with Microsoft Office are required. Experience working with Accounting Module  ERP, e.g. IMIS, is an advantage. Experience in implementation of Accounting  Standards, including IPSAS, highly desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.   For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.   Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Qualified applicants will be evaluated through a competency-based  interview and/or other assessment methods.
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