Finance and Budget Officer

About the role

The Finance and Budget Officer provides essential financial and budgeting support to United Nations entities operating from the New York Headquarters. Reporting to a Finance Team Lead, the incumbent works within the Common Administrative Platform (One EO) to ensure sound fiscal management for Special Political Missions and related programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the resourcing component of annual budgets for Cluster I and II Special Political Missions, including supplementary information and responses to legislative bodies.
• Review, analyse and finalise cost estimates, staff and non‑staff requirements, and ensure compliance with programme plans and UN mandates.
• Monitor budget allotments, authorise sub‑allotments, and recommend reallocation of funds as needed.
• Prepare and review budget performance submissions and variance analyses between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Provide substantive support to intergovernmental and expert bodies during budget reviews and approvals.
• Advise managers and staff on budgetary matters and deliver training where required.

Required profile

• Experience in preparing and administering budgets for UN or international programmes.
• Familiarity with UN budgetary processes, legislative oversight, and intergovernmental reporting.
• Ability to monitor expenditures, authorise fund movements, and produce performance reports.

Required skills