Programme Budget Officer - United Nations, United States, Deadline: 13-May-2016
| Posting Title: | Programme Budget Officer |
| Job Code Title: | FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 15 March 2016 - 13 May 2016 |
| Job Opening Number: | 57015 |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. 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.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The position is located in the Programme Planning and Budget Division (PPBD) of the Office of Programme, Planning, Budget and Accounts (OPPBA) in the Department of Management (DM). The Programme Budget Officer reports to the Chief of Service III and to the Director of the Programme Planning and Budget Division.
Responsibilities
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, as well as results-based frameworks, 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 plans and assists in securing 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 results-based framework 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 and monitor budget implementation to ensure it remains within authorized levels. Administer and monitor extra-budgetary resources, as applicable. 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 intergovernmental and expert bodies in their review of budget proposals; 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 intergovernmental 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. Represent PPBD/OPPBA in inter- and intra-departmental meetings and, as appropriate, before legislative and expert bodies, on matters related to resource requirements, programme planning 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 required.
CompetenciesPROGRAMME PLAN AND PRIORITIES: Review, analyze and finalize the preparation and/or revisions of the biennial programme plan, as well as results-based frameworks, 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 plans and assists in securing 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 results-based framework 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 and monitor budget implementation to ensure it remains within authorized levels. Administer and monitor extra-budgetary resources, as applicable. 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 intergovernmental and expert bodies in their review of budget proposals; 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 intergovernmental 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. Represent PPBD/OPPBA in inter- and intra-departmental meetings and, as appropriate, before legislative and expert bodies, on matters related to resource requirements, programme planning 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 required.
PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrates professional competence in budgetary and financial planning, monitoring of budget execution and reporting of budgetary and financial information; independently performs budget analysis and compares historical and actual financial data in an effort to improve budget forecasting. Shows capacity to identify and isolate different drivers of current financial results and to propose options that would contribute to improved financial efficiency and resource allocation. Independently performs research, identifies best practices and proposes new strategies and innovative technical approaches to budgetary and financial matters. Drafts comprehensive budget and strategic planning documents. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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
EducationTEAMWORK: 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. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, economics or equivalent 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.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of experience in budgeting, administration, financial management or equivalent field including experience with budgetary policies and practices, financial regulations and rules is required. A minimum of 4 years of experience using the results-based budgeting methodology is required. A minimum of 2 years of experience in analyzing budgetary policies and practices, financial regulations and rules is desired Experience with financial systems / finance modules of enterprise resource planning (ERP) such as Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft is desired.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post, fluency in spoken and written English is required, knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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.
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.
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” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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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.
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” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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