Budget Specialist
Support budget preparation and monitoring for FAO Regional Offices.
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Overview
Support budget preparation and monitoring for FAO Regional Offices.
You have:
- University degree in administration, financial management or budget management.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in budget management, finance management or related areas.
- Working knowledge - proficient (level C) of Spanish and limited knowledge (Intermediate-Level B) of English.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.
- Work experience supporting and advising strategic direction, management and priority setting in an international environment.
- Experience working in a developing regional and country context, desirable in a strategic policy capacity and institutional relations with the UN, other international organizations, and governments.
- Experience in UN inter-agency collaboration and coordination is an asset.
Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) is responsible for guiding FAO's response to regional priorities in food security, agriculture, and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of the Organization's priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programs, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region and, in collaboration with departments and divisions at headquarters, formulates, promotes, and monitors FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. It also advises on the incorporation of these priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programs and projects in the region, monitors the degree of implementation of programs and identifies problems and shortcomings.
The Specialist will support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of budget for Regional and Subregional Offices in Latin America (RLC-SLM-SLC).
Reporting Lines
The Specialist will work under the general supervision of the Senior Administrative Officer and the direct supervision of the Budget Associate in RLC in close collaboration of the Budget Sub stream of the Support Services Stream.
Technical Focus
The specialist will support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of budget for Regional and Subregional Offices in Latin America (RLC-SLM-SLC). This work requires in-depth analysis and interpretation of relevant policies, procedures, and practices. He/She Maintains a wide range of contacts with managers, staff, and stakeholders inside and outside the Regional Office
Tasks and responsibilities
• Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of budget for Regional and Subregional Offices in Latin America (RLC-SLM-SLC). This work requires in-depth analysis and interpretation of relevant policies, procedures, and practices. • Maintains a wide range of contacts with managers, staff, and stakeholders inside and outside the Regional Office. • Collaborates closely with staff across FAO LAC, ensuring the quality and consistency of budgeting support services. • Works autonomously, showing a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. • Ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the regular Programme activities of the Offices. • Leads proactively the coordination and provision of the budget support services for the successful achievement of the FAO LAC mandate. • Advise on the process of allocation and monitoring of Regular Programme funds in LAC. • Conforms the Budget Sub stream of the Support Services Stream.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in administration, financial management or budget management. • At least 10 years of relevant experience in budget management, finance management or related areas. • Working knowledge - proficient (level C) of Spanish and limited knowledge (Intermediate-Level B) of English.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs. • Work experience supporting and advising strategic direction, management and priority setting in an international environment. • Working knowledge - proficient (level C) of English is an asset. • Experience working in a developing regional and country context, desirable in a strategic policy capacity and institutional relations with the UN, other international organizations, and governments. • Experience in UN inter-agency collaboration and coordination is an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you led a budget planning initiative? | The interviewer wants to assess your leadership and organizational skills in managing budgets. | Share a specific example and focus on the steps you took to ensure success. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple budgets simultaneously? | The aim is to evaluate your organizational and time management abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced while implementing a budgeting strategy. How did you overcome it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to maintain accuracy in financial reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with stakeholders about budgetary concerns? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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