FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER

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This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be between 121,529 USD and 159,132 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) was established by Security Council resolution 2476 and is mandated to promote and strengthen political stability and good governance, including the rule of law, preserving and advancing a peaceful and stable environment, supporting an inclusive inter-Haitian national dialogue, and protecting and promoting human rights in Haiti.

The position is located in the Finance and Budget Unit of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). The incumbent will be based in Port-au-Prince and will report to the Administrative Officer, Operations and Resources Management.

Responsibilities Within the limits of delegated authority, the Finance and Budget Officer will be responsible for performing the following duties:

Budget Preparation: - Prepares cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of mission's resourcing requirements such as staff and non-staff requirements, including programmatic aspects; reviews, analyses and revises data with respect to the finalization of the budget proposals as well as Result Based Budgeting inputs; - Provides support to programme/fund centre managers (Substantive and Support Units) with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions. - Reviews, analyses and provides input into finalization of programme budget/financial implications in light of additional mandates. - Provides substantive support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in their budget review; assists in securing approval from the General Assembly. - Drafts and edit reports for intergovernmental bodies and for management on budgetary issues, and correspondence.

Budget Administration: - Administers the mission's allotments in accordance with the established procedures including redeployment/reallocation of funds. - Ensures the efficient and effective use of budgetary resources through robust monitoring of budget utilization to the approved budget; provide timely information to Mission management for decision making; provides support and guidance to fund centre/programme managers on budget implementation and corrective actions where necessary. - Prepares the budget performance report of the mission and ensures that correct and accurate data and information are provided by the various programme /fund centre managers in compliance with the Controller's instructions. Reviews and finalises the performance report ensuring valid and adequate variance explanations between approved budgets and actual expenditures. - Using established procedures, advises and ensures that only valid year-end budget commitments are carried forward. - Carries out duties consistent with the financial delegation in adherence with the UN Regulations and Rules. - Provides advice, financial interpretations, adaptations and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure adherence to the UN Financial Regulations and Rules, Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars under the supervision/guidance of the Administrative Officer, Operations and Resources Management, and Chief of Mission Support. - Performs analysis, preparation and delivery of strategic support and business intelligence to operational counterparts and mission leadership on financial resourcing and stewardship, and organizational performance of the mission, in line with mission priorities. Actively participates and engages in planning, monitoring and reporting of financial and operational performance.

General - Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. - Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme budgets, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures. - Manages cost recovery actions in accordance to the UN Cost Recovery Guidance. Ensures that reimbursement for services rendered on a cost recovery basis is obtained including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures. - Supports the preparation of the year-end closing of accounts compliant with International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) - Serves as the mission focal point for the Statement on Internal Control, follow-up on the Action Plan, Risk Control Metrics (RCMs), Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQs) and Assurance Statement. - Approves/Confirms that proposed obligations or expenditure for services, facilities supplies and equipment expenses, as well as those pertaining to personnel, are in accordance with the Financial Regulations and Rules of the UN, relevant appropriations, staffing tables and corresponding approved allotments/appropriations. - Ensures timely processing of all payments to vendors, staff members, contractors in coordination with the shared service center. - Participates in inter-departmental meetings and/or technical survey missions on matters related to resource requirements, programming and budgetary issues. - Manages the staff of the unit in prioritizing, planning and assigning responsibilities, developing and maintaining needed expertise and knowledge, and identifying opportunities for improvement including their on-going learning and career development; - Serves on formal oversight and decision-making bodies established in the mission, including the Local Committee on Contracts and Local Property Survey Board. - Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies Professionalism: 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or related field is required. A first-level degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance, budget, administration, public administration, business administration, or related area is required.

Experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, audit and financial reporting compliant with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is required.

Demonstrated experience in UMOJA SAP (ERP) is required.

Experience in independently conducting research and analysis, formulating options and presenting written conclusions and recommendations is required.

Field mission experience in a similar function and level of responsibility in a peacekeeping or special political mission is desirable.

Experience with the implementation of cost recovery and/or cost-sharing arrangements within a large organization is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice - Fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 or willingness to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may be required for this position.

• This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

  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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.