Finance and Budget Officer

About the role

The Finance and Budget Officer provides essential financial planning and administration support to United Nations client entities operating from the New York Headquarters. Positioned within the Common Administrative Platform, the role assists departments such as DPPA and DPO in managing their budgetary processes.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyse cost estimates and budget proposals for staff and non‑staff requirements.
• Support managers in preparing resource requirements for budget submissions.
• Contribute to programme budget preparation and financial implications for Security Council statements.
• Assist senior management in budget review meetings and coordinate responses to legislative and oversight bodies.
• Monitor budget allotments, reallocate funds as needed, and ensure expenditures stay within authorized limits.
• Validate requisitions generated by the Umoja system to confirm correct expenditure coding.
• Administer extra‑budgetary resources, review cost plans, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare documentation for budget performance submissions and provide recommendations on budget adjustments.

Required profile

• Works within delegated authority and reports to the Finance Team Lead.

Required skills