UNV Budget Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Chief Budget Officer (CFBO), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

- Prepares and submits draft cost estimates for review/finalization by the CFBO;

- Analyses and approves the requirements submitted by the mission’s administrative sections and

substantive offices;

- Manages and prepares the allotments, sub-allotments and redeployment of funds when necessary in

order to ensure that funds are available to carry out the mission’s activities;

- Assist the CBO in the preparation of budget performance reports and other reports as required;

- Liaises with section chiefs, substantive offices and the office of the Head of the Mission to coordinate

on budgetary matters;

- Keeps record of requisition and purchase orders raised by Account Holders;

- Review and monitor budget expenditures;

- Assist CFBO in elaboration of resource agreements;

- Undertake research and provide support to CFBO;

- Monitor budget implementation;

- Completes monthly staffing incumbency reports;

- Produces monthly expenditure reports for distribution to Section Chiefs

Educational additional comments

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university is required, preferably in Finance, Business

Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Experience remark

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in budget or finance. Experience in the area of

Budgeting and Financial management systems is required.

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

Area of Budgeting and Financial management systems.

Competencies values

Accountability, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Integrity

Application procedure

• Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 01 August 2021