Associate Finance and Budget Officer

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Policy and Coordination Unit of the Programme Planning and Budget Division (PPBD), Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget (OPPFB), Department of Management, Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). The Associate Finance and Budget Officer reports to the Head of the Policy and Coordination Unit (PCU) and the Director of the Division. In line with the Financial Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, PPBD is responsible for formulating plans and forecasting the resource requirements in line with the legislative intent, and developing and implementing policies, procedures and methodologies related to the programme budget. This includes preparing and presenting plan outlines, budgets, performance reports and other reports containing cost-estimates to legislative bodies, and providing guidance on budgetary matters. PPBD facilitates decision-making on planning and budgetary issues by supporting the General Assembly and its subsidiary organs with substantive services. PPBD’s focus is on estimating in an accurate and timely manner the activities and related resources required to implement mandates, by providing support to a very diverse pool of clients and stakeholders, optimizing processes and leveraging technology for continuous improvement. PPBD strongly encourages staff to develop new skills and to join change initiatives.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Associate Programme Budget Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Budget preparation

• Guides support staff in the compilation and review of the relevant decisions, recommendations and conclusions from competent expert and intergovernmental bodies with a view to provide inputs for the preparation of budgetary guidance.
• Guides internal and external clients in the accurate translation of legislative mandates into programme budgets, including by validating the content of programme plans.
• Supports internal and external clients in utilizing ERP systems and tools during the formulation of budget proposals.
• Reviews and assists in the finalization and quality assurance of the programmatic of the programme budget and its revisions on the basis of departmental submissions, taking into account recommendations and decisions of relevant expert and intergovernmental bodies.
• Supports senior management during the review and approval process of the programme budget and its revisions by researching and identifying relevant information to be provided to competent intergovernmental and expert bodies.
• Reviews and analyses programme budget/financial implications resulting from decisions of competent intergovernmental bodies containing new or expanded mandates. Budget administration
• Supports transformation, innovation, and data analytics initiatives within the Division by identifying, assessing, and facilitating the use of appr...