Responsibilities
Workplan and Reporting:
Supports the preparation of the annual work plan and its revisions, taking into account recommendations and decisions of specialized intergovernmental bodies and programme budgets.
Monitors the implementation of the work programme ensuring that the project's financial resources are utilized to implement project related activities in accordance with the Programme Budget and allotments issued.
Provides support in relation to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies reporting requirements and supports securing approval from the General Assembly.
Supports reporting requirements to General Assembly and Member States, including but not limited to providing expenditure reports, budget implementation reports and financial statistics.
Ensures legislative mandates are accurately translated into programme budgets.
Works with project manager and senior programme management officer in development, monitoring and controlling project budget and cost plans.
Budget Preparation:
Reviews and analyses cost estimates, cost plans and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements including programmatic aspects; ensure compliance with the Workplan and other legislative mandates.
Reviews and analyses programme budget/financial implications as required.
Elaborates on resource requirements for budget submissions.
Provides support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in their budget review; assists in securing approval from the General Assembly. • Regularly consults, liaises with UNON Budget and Financial Management Service (BFMS) on all Budget and Finance matters related to the GMP and programme delivery. 3. Budget and Finance Administration:
Prepares allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures.
Acts as Certifying Officer within delegated authority, ensures compliance with regulations and rules of the UN.
Monitors budget implementation and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary. • Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels.
Reviews requisitions generated by the system for goods and services to ensure (a) correct coding blocks and objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b)availability of funds.
Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions.
Supports the assets accounting process, including the accurate compilation of UNON expenditure related to constructions, costing of assets under construction (AUC) and the settlement of AUCs into fixed asset accounts, and the closing of completed construction-related accounts
Education
Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting or related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree is required.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, or related area is required.
Experience in financial management related to capital planning or the implementation of design and construction projects is desirable.
Experience in asset accounting is desirable.
Experience in programme budget is desirable.
Experience with the intergovernmental and expert bodies reporting requirements is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Experience with UN Financial Rules and Regulations is desirable.
Experience working in International Organizations is desirable.