Associate Finance & Budget Officer

About the role

The Associate Finance and Budget Officer supports the United Nations Office for Partnerships in delivering its financial and budgeting functions. Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent works closely with senior programme staff and intergovernmental bodies to ensure sound financial management of UN Partnerships' programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Review, analyse and finalise the medium‑term plan and its revisions, incorporating UN Partnerships’ submissions and intergovernmental recommendations.
• Provide advice on UN financial rules and regulations to the Executive Director, Senior Programme Officer and relevant bodies.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and budget proposals for staff and non‑staff requirements, ensuring compliance with legislative mandates.
• Support managers in developing resource requirements for budget submissions and facilitate approval processes.
• Prepare fund allotments, manage redeployments, and produce annual year‑end financial reports.
• Monitor budget implementation, recommend reallocations, and ensure expenditures stay within authorized limits.
• Review requisitions for goods and services to verify correct charging and fund availability.
• Administer extra‑budgetary resources, reviewing agreements and cost plans for compliance.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of UN financial rules, regulations and budgeting procedures.
• Experience in analysing medium‑term plans and preparing budget proposals.
• Ability to work with senior officials and intergovernmental bodies.
• Attention to detail in monitoring expenditures and preparing financial reports.

Required skills

• Not specified in the posting.