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Job Opening
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PROGRAMME BUDGET OFFICER, P3
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FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER
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Department of Management
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NEW YORK
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Posting Period: |
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5 March 2015-3 May 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-FIN-DM-39804-R-NEW YORK(G)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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The position is located in the Programme Planning and Budget Division of the Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts, Department of Management. The Programme Budget Officer reports to the Chief of Service II and to the Director of the Programme Planning and Budget Division.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the Programme Budget Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
PROGRAMME PLAN AND PRIORITIES: Review, analyze and finalize the preparation and/or revisions of the Biennial Programme Plan, taking into account recommendations and decisions of specialized inter-governmental bodies; provide substantive support to relevant inter-governmental and expert bodies in their review of the Biennial Programme Plan and secure approval from the General Assembly. Ensure legislative mandates are accurately translated into programme budgets.
BUDGET PREPARATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION: Analyze cost estimates and budget proposals, including programmatic aspects. Ensure compliance with the Biennial Programme Plan and other legislative mandates. Review, analyze and finalize financial implications arising from decision/statements of the Security Council and the General Assembly and its subsidiary bodies. Analyze and recommend spending authority (allotments) and monitor implementation to ensure that they remain within authorized levels. Administer and monitor extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans. Review and finalize budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. Ensure compliance with the Financial Regulations and Rules and established policies and procedures. Provide substantive support to relevant inter-governmental and expert bodies in their budget review; assist in securing approval from the General Assembly.
GENERAL: Provide advice and guidance, as required, to clients of the Division on budgetary and financial policies and procedures, including results-based budgeting. Keep up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines/issues that have a bearing on matters related to programme budgets, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with inter-governmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures. Draft reports for inter-governmental bodies and for management on budgetary issues, and correspondence; undertake research and analysis of budgetary policies and procedures, make recommendations for changes and/or modifications. Provide substantive support at inter- and intra-departmental meetings and as appropriate before legislative and expert bodies, on matters related to resource requirements, programming and budgetary issues. Perform other related duties, as assigned. The incumbent will be required to provide stand-by services during the weekend, holidays and outside normal working hours, as necessary.
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Competencies
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PROFESSIONALISM - Proven conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations; a complete, in-depth grasp of financial principles and practices; proven ability to work under pressure and produce output that is accurate and of high quality; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Ability to review and draft comprehensive, clear and concise reports and correspondence on budgetary and programmatic matters. Keeps people informed of progress and setbacks. Solid computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and complex computerized financial systems, such as the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) and the UN Budget Information System (UNBIS). Proficiency in finance modules of internationally recognized enterprise resource planning software (ERP) such as Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
TEAMWORK – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, economic or equivalent field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, business or public administration, financial management or equivalent area is required. Experience in preparing budget reports that link operational needs and resource requirements is required. A minimum of 3 years of experience in budgeting is desired. A minimum of 2 years of experience in analyzing and proposing budgetary policies and practices, financial regulations and rules is desired. A minimum of 2 years of experience in results-based budgeting is desired. Experience with financial systems / finance modules of enterprise resource planning (ERP) such as Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft is desired.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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United Nations Considerations
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Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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