Finance and Budget Officer

“UNOG” stands for United Nations Office at Geneva, is serving as a hub for diplomatic activities and international cooperation in Geneva, Switzerland. UNOG is a part of the United Nations agencies that plays a crucial role in promoting dialogue / negotiation / and collaboration among member states. UNOG hosts a wide range of conferences / meetings / and events / addressing global issues such as human rights / disarmament / and sustainable development. This global office serves as a key platform for multilateral diplomacy / fostering international efforts to address complex challenges and advance the goals of the United Nations.

What are the advantages come with being employed at UNOG :

• Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
• Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
• Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Finance and Budget Officer
• Unit: UNOG
• Job Place: Geneva
• Deadline: 25, January, 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

Education:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, finance, or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experiences:

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required.
• At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience within the United Nations Common System is desirable.
• Experience in the areas of grants management and cost recovery is desirable.
• Experience in supervising staff is desirable.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Key Responsibilities Career:

Within delegated authority, the Finance and Budget Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

PROGRAMME PLAN:

• Reviews, analyses and finalizes the preparation of the annual Programme Plan on the basis of submissions from Services, taking into account recommendations and decisions of specialized inter-governmental bodies.
• Provides supporting information to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in their review of the annual Programme Plan; 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. Provides support to managers with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
• Reviews, analyses and provides input into the finalization of programme budget/financial implications in case of additional mandates.
• Provides supporting information 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.
• Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
• Manages the creation of grants, evaluates requests for budget release, and makes related recommendations.
• Prepares relevant documentation with respect to budget performance submissions.
• Reviews and makes appropriate recommendations with respect to the finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Acts as Certifying Officer under Financial Rule 105.5 to ensure that proposed obligations and expenditures are in accordance with approved budgets and established regulations and rules.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of cost recovery mechanisms.

GENERAL:

• Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme and/or peacekeeping budgets, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures.
• Monitors and supervises the work of subordinate staff as required.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

“The deadline for opportunity is 25, January, 2024”

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