Associate Finance and Budget Officer

About the role

The Associate Finance and Budget Officer works within the Policy and Coordination Unit of the Programme Planning and Budget Division (PPBD) at the United Nations. Reporting to the Head of the PCU and the Division Director, the role supports the formulation, preparation, and administration of programme budgets in line with UN financial regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Guide staff and clients in compiling and reviewing decisions from expert and intergovernmental bodies to inform budgetary guidance.
• Assist clients in translating legislative mandates into accurate programme budgets and validate programme plan content.
• Support the use of ERP systems and tools during budget proposal formulation.
• Review, finalize, and ensure quality of programme budgets and revisions based on departmental submissions and intergovernmental recommendations.
• Provide research and information to senior management for budget approval processes.
• Analyze financial implications of new or expanded mandates from intergovernmental bodies.
• Contribute to transformation, innovation, and data‑analytics initiatives within the division.

Required profile

Required skills

• ERP systems

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on UN‑level budgeting and policy development.
• Professional development in a multicultural, international environment.