UNEP – Finance & Budget Advisor

UNEP, the United Nations Environment Programme, is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The overall objective of the UNEP’s Economy Division is to encourage decision-makers in government, local authorities, industry, and finance to develop and adopt policies, strategies, practices, and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals, and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use, and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices, and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision-making and the building of corresponding activities.

What are the advantages that come with being employed at UNEP:

• Making a significant impact on addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development.
• Having the opportunity to be at the forefront of environmental policymaking, influencing and shaping international discussions and decisions on critical environmental issues.

Job Details:
Job Title: Finance & Budget Advisor
Unit: UNEP
Job Place: Panama City, Panama
Deadline: 28 March 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• University degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in accounting, engineering, administration or related area is required.
• Master´s degree is an asset.
• Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, review and interpret a wide variety of data. Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems.
• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Work Experiences: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related area is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in United Nations or other international organization in administrative services is required.
• Experience in financial and administrative assistance in GCF and GEF projects is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Career Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Climate Change Unit and its outposted offices under the direct supervision of the Adaptation Programme Manager Officer Climate Change Unit.
• Maintaining direct communication with the administrative team, in order to improve the efficiency of operations within the Latin America and the Caribbean region.
• The consultant is responsible for their own safety; therefore, he/she shall be familiar with the mechanisms of security of the United Nations and follow the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System.

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