“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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