Programme Budget Officer

UN Atlas; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UN Secretariat's Programme Planning and Budget Division in New York seeks a Programme Budget Officer to lead costing, budgeting and policy development for mandate implementation. You will prepare PBIs, review cost estimates, and translate intergovernmental decisions into programme budgets, while training staff on budget procedures.

You will collaborate across departments, maintain a PBI registry, develop templates, and ensure accuracy of financial implications for resolutions and planning

Formación

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field required; Bachelor's with two years' experience accepted as equivalent.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in finance, administration, or budget management.
• Experience with intergovernmental bodies and budget policy development beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Provide substantive support for costing concept notes and draft resolutions to intergovernmental bodies.
• Coordinate indicative financial implications during mandate creation and prepare PBIs.
• Maintain a PBI registry, and develop templates and quality assurance processes.
• Advise on programme plan formulation and budget finalization for new mandates, including staff and non-staff costs.

Conocimientos

Budget forecasting

Budget analysis

Financial management

IPSAS knowledge

Report drafting

Teamwork

Planning and organizing

Risk management

Educación

Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree with two years' relevant work experience considered equivalent

Herramientas

Oracle

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Organizational context: The Programme Budget Officer role is within the Programme Planning and Budget Division (PPBD) of the UN Secretariat's Department of Management, Strategy, Policy and Compliance. PPBD formulates plans, forecasts resource needs, and develops budget policies and methodologies. It supports legislative bodies by providing substantive services for decision-making on planning and budgetary matters, focusing on accurate resource estimation for mandate implementation.

Job purpose: The Programme Budget Officer supports the implementation of General Assembly resolutions and the work of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review. This role is crucial for formulating plans, forecasting resource requirements, and developing/implementing budget policies in line with UN Financial Regulations. The officer provides substantive support to intergovernmental bodies for costing, coordinates financial implications during mandate creation, and prepares programme budget implications (PBIs). Key functions include advising on programme plan formulation, reviewing and finalizing cost estimates and budget proposals, and ensuring legislative mandates are accurately translated into programme budgets. The position also involves training staff on budgetary procedures and representing the division in relevant meetings, contributing to efficient resource management and decision-making.

Responsibilities: The Programme Budget Officer provides substantive support for costing concept notes and draft resolutions to intergovernmental bodies. Responsibilities include coordinating indicative financial implications during mandate creation, and leading the preparation of programme budget implications (PBIs) across the Secretariat, including developing templates and quality assurance processes. The role involves managing a PBI registry, enhancing standard cost catalogues, and maintaining training materials. Additionally, the officer advises clients on programme plan formulation and implementation, reviews departmental submissions for the Programme Plan, and supports intergovernmental bodies in their review. The role also entails reviewing, analyzing, and finalizing cost estimates and budget proposals for staff and non-staff requirements, coordinating budget finalization based on new mandates, and providing training on budgetary policies and procedures. General duties include participating in inter-departmental meetings, staying updated on relevant guidelines, drafting reports, and representing the division.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or Doctorate) in a relevant field is required. A Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted as an equivalent.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in finance, administration, financial management, or budget is required. This includes at least four years with results-based budgeting in a large international organization, three years preparing reports for intergovernmental bodies, and four years using data for decision-making. Experience with ERP financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and direct support to intergovernmental bodies on budgetary issues is also required. Experience with PBI documents and process simplification is desirable.

Skills: Professionalism in financial principles, budget planning, monitoring, and reporting. Ability to perform budget analysis and forecasting. Knowledge of IPSAS. Skill in drafting clear and accurate budget and strategic planning documents. Teamwork and collaboration. Planning and organizing skills, including priority setting and risk management. Accountability for responsibilities and commitments.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: French