Budget Assistant

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This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-5 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the UNODC Budget Unit (UNODC-BU), Budget Section (BS), Financial Resources Management Service (FRMS), Division for Management (DM), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Budget Assistant will report to the Supervisor of the Project Financial Management Sub-Unit.

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Responsibilities Within assigned authority, the Budget Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: •Assist in the preparation of supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements. •Support the Budget Officer(s) in extracting information and generating expenditure reports from Umoja; assist in preliminary analyses of the extracted information and the reports generated, and highlights areas of concern for the attention of the Budget Officer(s). •Assist in the development of resource requirements for budget submissions and in the preparation of budget performance submissions. •Research/compile data and other information required by the Budget Officer(s) in the review and analysis of relevant proposals. •Consolidate data and provide support to Budget Officer(s) with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies. •Assist the Budget Officer(s) in the preparation/finalization of budget performance reports, performing preliminary analysis of variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. •Assist in the review and processing of cost recovery activities of UNODC field offices. •Prepare fund commitment documents in Umoja and review them to ensure that funds are available and the correct account has been used. •Assist in the financial backstopping of trust funds, including monitoring the status of voluntary contributions, generating expenditure reports from Umoja and monitoring reporting requirements by donors. •Assist the Budget Officer(s) in the issuance of allotments and related staffing table authorizations. •Verify accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data in previous allotments to new allotments issued. •Review draft reports, verifying overall accuracy, consistency and uniformity in the presentation, and ensuring comprehensiveness and compliance with the format prescribed by the Editorial and Documents Control of the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM); cross-check consistency of figures in tables with the text of the reports, and verify references to other reports and documents, bringing errors to the attention of the Budget Officers(s) concerned; ensure that all necessary corrections are incorporated in the reports; co-ordinate with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports.

General: •Keep up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to voluntary funded programmes and programme budgets, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures. •Draft routine correspondence with respect to enquiries related to relevant financial and budget matters. •Maintain and keep up-to-date files. •Provide administrative support to the Chief of the organizational unit and/or Budget Officer(s), as required. •Perform other work related duties, as assigned.

Competencies - Professionalism: Has knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment. Is able to maintain accurate records, review and interpret a wide variety of data. Has ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems. 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. 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.

  • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

  • 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.

    Education High school diploma or equivalent.

    Work Experience A minimum of five years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related area is required. Work experience in and knowledge of ERP (preferably SAP) is required. Experience in spreadsheet and word processing applications is required. Experience in working on technical cooperation projects is desirable. Experience in grants, project and fund management related modules in SAP is desirable.

    Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

    Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

    Special Notice This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Other Skills and Requirements Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application.

The GGST is a proctored entry-level examination at the duty station. Any travel expenses incurred in order to take the examination are the responsibility of the candidate and will not be reimbursed by the Organization.

Having passed the Administrative Support Assessment Test [in English] at the United Nations headquarters, Economic Commission for Africa, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, United Nations Office at Geneva, United Nations Office at Vienna, International criminal tribunal for Rwanda or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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