Overview
The Finance and Budget Officer manages the Mission’s financial system, including planning, preparation, monitoring, and reporting on budget submissions, fund redeployments, and performance reporting.
Tasks Summary
- Prepare cost estimates and budget proposals for staff and non-staff requirements.
- Administer and monitor extra-budgetary resources and cost recovery funds.
- Approve budget allotments and manage redeployment/reallocation of funds.
- Monitor budget utilization and provide information for decision making.
- Prepare budget performance reports and ensure accurate data.
- Advise on valid year-end budget commitments.
- Supervise maintenance of supporting information and ERP use.
- Perform analysis and provide strategic support on financial resourcing and stewardship.
- Oversee daily operations of the Office in the absence of a Chief of Section/Unit.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, administration, public administration, business administration or related area is required.
- Experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, audit financial reporting or other related areas is required.
- Experience in translating strategies into financial plans and operations is desirable.
- Experience using ERP in international or multi-national organization is desirable.
Qualification Requirements
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, finance or in a related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience in accounting, budget or finance may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.