Associate National Project Officer (Budget & Finance)

Overview

The Associate Project Officer (Budget and Finance) will be responsible for providing financial management and budget administration support services to specific projects.

Tasks Summary

• Provide inputs for budget preparation and review.
• Support programme/project responsible officers in elaborating resource requirements.
• Assist in finalizing cost estimates and budget proposals.
• Review and analyse project budgets based on donor agreements.
• Ensure donor agreement provisions are accurately translated into project budgets.
• Ensure compliance with UNESCO’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and accounting standards.
• Liaise with BFM and BSP on budget planning and preparation.
• Ensure budget data is entered in management systems and transactions comply with regulations.
• Monitor budget execution and provide information on budgetary resource use.
• Monitor and analyse project budgets based on implementation progress and take corrective action.
• Provide advice on reviewing project budgets and propose revisions.
• Process, validate, and follow up on budget revisions.
• Ensure timely project closure actions.
• Act as Certifying Officer, ensuring financial transactions comply with regulations.
• Monitor commitments and payments, review and reconcile clearing accounts.
• Analyse and implement corrective actions for accounting transactions.
• Provide advice on financial interpretations.
• Support project/programme officers on donor reporting and liaise with Headquarters services.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in administration, finance, accounting or related areas.
• Experience in implementing internal control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in solving routine and non-routine Human Resources, finance, and budgeting issues.
• Experience in international organizations or United Nations agencies.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or closely related field(s).
• Additional technical training in accounting/finance (CPA, ACCA, etc.), administration, or directly related fields.

Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 1 year

Work Modality:

Remuneration: The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 49 862 USD