Strategic Finance & Budget Lead Field Operations

Job Description Finance & Budget Officer – Field Operations Finance Division, Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget (OPPFB), Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). Responsibilities Budget preparation: Reviews and analyses data with respect to the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non‑staff requirements from (a) departments/offices at Headquarters and in the field, including programmatic aspects; and (b) medium‑sized peacekeeping operations and prepares budgets for peacekeeping operations as well as backstopping activities. Provides support to managers with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions. Reviews, analyses and provides input into finalization of financial implications to the Security Council statements in light of additional mandates. Provides substantive support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in their budget review; assists in securing approval from the General Assembly. Budget administration: Issues allotments/appropriations, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures. Monitors budget implementation and determines/recommends reallocation of funds when necessary. Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels. Prepares budget performance submissions and relevant documentation. Reviews and makes appropriate recommendations with respect to the finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. Provides substantive support to intergovernmental and legislative bodies. General: Drafts official correspondence and background papers including briefing notes for senior management. Conducts research and prepares communication to member states on financial issues. The incumbent may be requested to perform other related duties, including those related to management of the Office of the Directors, support the Director in the consideration of all matters requiring his/her attention; drafting of talking points, papers, briefing notes and special financing reports; undertaking research and analysis and providing assistance to the Director on financial aspects of trust funds and human resources issues in the Division, as well as other tasks. Keeps up‑to‑date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme and/or peacekeeping budgets, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures. Keeps up‑to‑date on current financial regulations/professional publications and accepted principles. Monitors and supervises the work of subordinate staff as required. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of budget development, including results‑based budgeting, and the financial administration of resources. Ability to conceptualize and analyze financial principles and practices. Ability to provide authoritative advice to senior managers on strategic issues. Demonstrates professional competence, mastery of subject matter, efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement and gender‑inclusive practices. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, values others’ ideas, and supports group decisions. Planning and Organising: Sets clear goals, prioritises activities, allocates resources, anticipates risks, and adjusts plans as necessary. Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, or related field. A first‑level or advanced degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate) in any field of study with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required. Experience with budgetary policies and practices, financial regulations and rules, reporting to intergovernmental or expert bodies, use of information technology tools for financial and budgetary analysis, drafting written reports, results‑based budgeting, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is required. Experience with peace operations and inter‑governmental and legislative machinery is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency‑based interview. Special Notice Position temporarily available until 31December2024. Assignment and renewal are subject to the availability of funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. No Fee The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or training). Apply for job #J-18808-Ljbffr United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)