Associate National Finance and Budget Officer

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-B contracts.

**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 4INEDPA055GI Grade : NO-B Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: New Delhi Job Family: Finances Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 19-MAR-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism. ***Duration of Contract is one (1) year, with the possibility of an extension subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.*** ***Only the Nationals of India are eligible to apply.*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCO’s first education-related category 1 institute in Asia and the Pacific region towards the development and promotion of new approaches to education for a more peaceful and sustainable world. The Institute aims to become a globally regarded centre of excellence for research and implementation of socio-emotional learning (SEL) through innovative digital pedagogies empowered by Artificial Intelligence. Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Peace and sustainable development (MGIEP) and the direct supervision of the National Finance & Administrative Officer (AO), MGIEP, with functional guidance from the Sector for Administration and Management the incumbent will have the responsibility for carrying out the budgetary and financial functions in compliance with UNESCO’s rules and regulations. On matters of financial internal control he/she receives a delegated authority from the Chief Finance Officer as certifying officer. The incumbent is accountable for the accuracy of budget and financial details, contributes to the conception of financial statements, consolidates information related to financial and budgetary matters and, is in compliance with guidelines set by UNESCO. Specifically, the incumbent shall: Duties and Responsibilities --------------------------- **1. Financial Management** - Provide substantive support in the continuous analysis and monitoring of the financial situation of the Office. Contribute to the conception of financial statements and other reports. Liaise with the accounting section the UNESCO Bureau of Financial Management for the management of financial statements and any other related matter. - Provide regular management reports to support informed financial decision-making by the Senior Management Team (SMT) at MGIEP. - Coordinate preparation of operating and project budgets, review budget submissions, review and process requests for budget revisions, analyse and report on budget approvals, monitor expenditures against allocations and analyse variances. Liaise with concerned managers to strengthen budget management and take corrective actions, when required. Elaborate on the annual budget for the office and review, together with donors, AO, and project officers the project budget as needed and monitor/control extra-budgetary cooperation agreements; - Liaise with Donors to register allocations and follow up on the creation of budget codes and monitor the allotment/allocation of budgets. - Participate in the elaboration of new extra-budgetary cooperation agreements by supporting project officers in the definition of project work plans and budgets, reviewing and validating the budget before signing is carried out. - Consult/Collaborate with project coordinators and project officers on issues about portfolios and individual projects for extra-budgetary and regular programme activities. - Provide day-to-day budgetary and financial guidance to colleagues and external partners on UNESCO’s rules and regulations. - Act as certifying officer and certify financial documents and transactions or escalate to supervisor as appropriate, providing explanations and suggesting remedial or alternative actions. - Follow-up on internal and external audit recommendations and draft responses to audit inquiries and observations for consideration of supervisor. Long Description ---------------- ##### **2. Risk Management** - Identify potential risks concerning financial management, including effective internal controls, and propose mitigating action to the supervisor, as applicable. **3. Other responsibilities** - Participate in Special Projects in which the Budget Unit is involved and articulate UNESCO MGIEP response; Provide guidelines on budget-related issues to staff, distribute work and follow up on jobs performed within the Unit; - Keep abreast of changes to applicable standards and best practices. Share knowledge and guide staff. - Organize and conduct training for staff on Budget and finance issues. - Provide advice to staff on their practical application, consult with HQ on clarities related to financial and budgetary issues and ensure a common understanding and interpretation. - Draft lessons learned and best practices in finance, as well as guidelines and standard operating procedures, as required. - Work closely with the AO to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of work methods and processes and make recommendations for improvements. - Any other related task assigned by the supervisor. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** - Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or closely related discipline(s). ***Work Experience*** - Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in budgeting, finance, or a closely related area. - Experience in budget and finance in a UN agency or other international organization. Position-Related Skills and competencies ---------------------------------------- ***Skills and Competencies*** - Ability to interact with a wide range of partners with tact and discretion. - Ability to work as part of a team within a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes. - Ability to interpret and work within the applicable financial rules and regulations, policies and procedures. - Accuracy and attention to detail. - Good knowledge of international accounting standards such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or other international or national accounting standards. - Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing quality and efficiency of process execution. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability, to interpret rules and administrative guidelines. - Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral). - Excellent knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and good knowledge of Hindi. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Education*** - Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CA). - Specialized training/certification in Budget and Finance. ***Work Experience*** - Experience in preparing financial statements and applying accounting standards. ***Languages*** - Knowledge of other UNESCO Official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. The approximate annual starting salary for this post is INR 2,339,104. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits.](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf) **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [ UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*