Finance and Budget Officer

UNOHRLLS seeks a Finance and Budget Officer to manage programme planning, budget preparation, budget administration and financial reporting for Subprogramme 1. The role supports intergovernmental budget review, extra-budgetary resource management, compliance with UN rules and financial advice to office staff.

Department: Subprogramme 1

• Review, analyse and finalize annual programme plans and revisions
• Provide substantive support to intergovernmental and expert bodies reviewing programme plans and budgets
• Review cost estimates and budget proposals for staff and non-staff requirements
• Issue allotments, authorize sub-allotments and monitor budget implementation
• Administer extra-budgetary resources and review agreements and cost plans
• Prepare budget performance submissions and financial reports
• Advise and train office staff on budgetary and financial policies and procedures

• Advanced university degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field, or first-level university degree with 2 additional years of qualifying experience
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or a related area
• Experience preparing programme plans and budgets and coordinating budget and funding submissions, progress reports and financial statements
• Experience as a user of an Enterprise Resource Planning system or similar system
• English at UN Level II is required

• Initial appointment is for 1 year and subject to availability of the position, funds, budgetary approval or mandate extension
• Position is funded through extrabudgetary resources