Finance and Budget Officer

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The UN Secretariat in New York seeks a Finance & Budget Officer to lead budget preparation and monitoring for Special Political Missions. You will develop resourcing plans, assess costs, and ensure alignment with UN rules while guiding client entities and senior managers.

This role also includes reviewing estimates, administering budgets, training staff on policy, and producing performance reports. Requires seven years in finance, strong Excel, and experience with Umoja BPC/Analytics.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent with focus on finance or budgeting
• Seven years of progressive finance/budget experience in UN or similar setting
• Experience in budget formulation for large programmes, including SPMs
• Proficiency with ERP systems Umoja BPC & Umoja Analytics; advanced Excel preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets for Special Political Missions (Cluster I & II), including staff and non-staff needs
• Review cost estimates, budget proposals, and financial implications for Security Council statements
• Administer and monitor budgets, authorize sub-allotments, manage expenditures, ensure compliance with regulations
• Prepare and review budget performance reports, analyze variances and trends
• Provide advice and training on budget policies; act as Certifying Officer and supervise staff if needed

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Teamwork

Planning

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field

First-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience

Tools

Umoja BPC

Umoja Analytics

Job description

Organizational context: This role is within the Common Administrative Platform (One Executive Office) of the UN Secretariat's Department of Operational Support in New York. As part of the UN80 reform, One EO consolidates administrative functions. This position supports client entities like DPPA and DPO, reporting to a Finance Team Lead.

Job purpose: The Finance & Budget Officer is responsible for preparing and administering budgets for Special Political Missions (SPMs) managed by DPPA. This includes developing resourcing plans, cost estimates, and financial implications for Security Council statements. The role involves monitoring budget implementation, expenditures, and resource allocation, ensuring compliance with UN regulations. Additionally, the officer provides guidance on budgetary policies, participates in inter-departmental meetings, and supports legislative reviews, aiming to achieve departmental goals through effective financial management and reporting.

Responsibilities: Key duties include preparing annual budgets for Cluster I and II Special Political Missions, including staff and non-staff requirements, and responding to legislative bodies. The role involves reviewing and finalizing cost estimates, budget proposals, and financial implications for Security Council statements. Responsibilities extend to administering and monitoring budgets, authorizing sub-allotments, managing expenditures, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The officer will prepare and review budget performance reports, analyze variances, and provide advice and training on budgetary policies. This includes acting as a Certifying Officer, ensuring system integrity, and potentially supervising staff, while also collecting and analyzing data for reporting and decision-making.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business administration, finance, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Proficiency in data analytics programs is advantageous.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in finance, budget, accounting, or audit is required. Essential experience includes budget formulation and financial management for UN Special Political Missions, supporting senior managers in budget defense, and working within a UN administrative office. Experience with ERP systems like Umoja BPC and Umoja Analytics is also required. Advanced Excel skills are desirable.

Skills: Professionalism in financial and budgetary principles, budget development, and resource administration. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Excellent planning and organizing abilities, including risk assessment and resource allocation. High level of accountability, commitment, and adherence to regulations. Data analysis and interpretation for decision-making.

Required languages: English, French

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