Finance and Budget Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) was established to provide support primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces. The organization is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS) and operates within the framework of security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Council resolution 2793 (2025). UNSOH is committed to maintaining high standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity in its operations, ensuring that its personnel are equipped to handle the complexities of international missions. The organization emphasizes gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply for positions.

Job Overview:
The Finance and Budget Officer plays a critical role in managing the financial operations of the UNSOH mission. This position involves overseeing the mission's financial system, which includes planning, preparing, monitoring, and reporting on budget submissions, fund redeployments, and performance reporting. The officer will work closely with various program and fund center managers to ensure that resource requirements are accurately reflected in budget submissions. The role requires a strong understanding of financial regulations and the ability to provide strategic support and business intelligence to mission leadership. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with UN financial regulations and will provide guidance on budget implementation and corrective actions as necessary. This position is essential for maintaining the financial integrity of the mission and supporting its operational priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance and Budget Officer will be responsible for preparing cost estimates and budget proposals for UNSOH and BINUH, reviewing and analyzing data for budget finalization, and providing support to program managers in resource requirement elaboration. The officer will administer and monitor extra-budgetary resources, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include approving budget allotments, monitoring budget utilization, preparing budget performance reports, advising on year-end budget commitments, and supervising the maintenance of financial information systems. The officer will also carry out performance monitoring and analysis, engage in planning and reporting of financial and operational performances, and oversee daily operations in the absence of the Chief of the Finance and Budget Section.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must demonstrate professional competence in accounting and budget principles, with the ability to apply financial regulations and procedures in both international and national contexts. Strong analytical and evaluative skills in financial management are essential, as well as the ability to conduct independent research and analysis. The officer should exhibit a commitment to gender perspectives and ensure equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. The role requires accountability, planning, and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering outputs within prescribed time, cost, and quality standards.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, finance, or a related area is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two years of qualifying experience in accounting, budget, or finance may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of financial management within the UN framework.

Experience:
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, administration, public administration, business administration, or a related area is required. Candidates should have experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, and audit financial reporting. Direct support to senior leadership during budget proposal presentations to legislative bodies is also required. Familiarity with integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) modules for budgeting and financial information management is essential, as is experience in managing cash operations in a field mission.

Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, proficiency in English is required at UN Level III, while French is desirable at UN Level II. Candidates must demonstrate strong reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English, with a good command of French being an advantage.

Additional Notes:
This position is part of a roster recruitment process, meaning it is only open to applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters. The appointment is subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval, or extension of the mandate. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply. The position may involve periodic relocation to different duty stations as per organizational needs. The UN does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and maintains a non-smoking environment.