Associate Finance and Budget Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located within the Policy and Coordination Unit of the Programme Planning and Budget Division (PPBD) of the United Nations. The PPBD is part of the Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget (OPPFB) within the Department of Management, Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). The organization is dedicated to ensuring effective financial management and budgetary compliance across the UN system, facilitating decision-making processes, and supporting various stakeholders in achieving their mandates. The UN operates in multiple countries worldwide, focusing on international cooperation and development, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance.

Job Overview:
The Associate Finance and Budget Officer plays a crucial role in the formulation and administration of the UN's programme budgets. This position involves guiding support staff in compiling relevant decisions and recommendations from expert bodies, translating legislative mandates into actionable budgetary guidance, and ensuring the accurate preparation of budget proposals. The officer will also be responsible for reviewing and finalizing budget performance reports, conducting research to support budgetary policies, and transforming complex data into accessible information for senior management. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement in budgetary processes and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in financial management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate Finance and Budget Officer will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to: guiding support staff in the compilation and review of decisions from expert bodies; assisting clients in the accurate translation of legislative mandates into programme budgets; supporting the use of ERP systems during budget proposal formulation; reviewing and finalizing programme budgets and their revisions; conducting research to support senior management during budget review processes; analyzing financial implications of intergovernmental decisions; contributing to data analytics initiatives; providing guidance on budgetary policies; preparing budget performance reports; and identifying areas for improvement in existing information systems and processes. The officer will also be expected to collaborate with data engineers and scientists to enhance data quality and flows, and to propose enhancements to budgetary modules and tools.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of financial and budgetary principles and practices. They should demonstrate proficiency in analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis, data organization, and presentation. The ability to identify and resolve budgetary challenges creatively and effectively is essential. Candidates should also exhibit strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and a commitment to meeting deadlines. Professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are critical attributes for success in this role.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business and public administration, economics, international affairs, political science, statistics, computer science, data science, analytics, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in similar fields, combined with two additional years of relevant work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, public administration, business administration, international affairs, political science, statistics, information management, applied analytics, or business intelligence is required. Candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP) or the G to P Examination (G to P) are exempt from this experience requirement. Experience in using data to inform decisions, summarizing insights from large datasets, and familiarity with self-service analytics and data visualization applications is also required. Desirable experience includes preparing results-based budgets in an international setting and providing direct support on budgetary issues to intergovernmental bodies.

Languages:
English is required for this position, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. French is also a working language, and proficiency in it is considered an asset. Candidates should refer to the UN Language Framework for specific language skill requirements.

Additional Notes:
The job does not specify the contract duration or seniority level, but it is implied that the position is full-time and may involve international recruitment. Compensation and benefits details are not provided in the job description.