Programme Budget Officer (Temporary Job Opening)

Organizational Context

This position is within the Policy and Coordination Unit (PCU) of the Programme, Planning and Budget Division (PPBD), Office of Programme, Planning, Finance and Budget (OPPFB), Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC) at the UN Secretariat. The Programme Budget Officer reports to the Head of the Unit and the Director of PPBD, contributing to the strategic financial management and oversight within the organization.

Job Purpose

The Programme Budget Officer is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and finalizing programme plans and budget proposals, including cost estimates and statements of programme budget implications, ensuring alignment with legislative mandates and intergovernmental body decisions. This role involves monitoring budget implementation, forecasting expenditures, and preparing performance reports. The officer provides essential advice and training on budgetary policies and procedures, including results-based budgeting, to departments and internal clients. They also support the review and enhancement of budgetary practices and information systems, contributing to efficient resource management and compliance with UN policies and procedures. The position plays a key role in translating mandates into actionable budgets and supporting intergovernmental bodies in their review processes.

Responsibilities

The Programme Budget Officer is tasked with reviewing, analyzing, and finalizing programme plans and their revisions, ensuring alignment with departmental submissions and intergovernmental body recommendations. This includes providing substantive support to these bodies during their review and securing General Assembly approval. The role involves preparing and finalizing cost estimates and budget proposals for staff and non-staff requirements, as well as statements of programme budget implications. Responsibilities extend to monitoring budget implementation, forecasting expenditures, and recommending fund reallocations to maintain authorized levels. The officer also reviews and recommends actions for budget performance reports and provides advice and training on budgetary and financial policies, including results-based budgeting. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant documents and ensuring compliance with UN policies and intergovernmental decisions are crucial. The role includes contributing to reports, presentations, and correspondence on budgetary issues, researching and summarizing information for senior management, and supporting the streamlining of budgetary practices and information systems.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in finance, budget, administration, strategic planning, or related fields is required. This includes four years of experience using data for decision-making and presenting insights, and two years with self-service analytics, data visualization tools, or business intelligence applications. Experience with financial systems or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is also required. Experience in developing financial or budgetary models and supporting intergovernmental bodies on budgetary matters is desirable.

Skills

Professionalism in financial and budgetary principles, budget development, and administration. Ability to conduct research, analysis, and formulate recommendations. Competence in strategic planning, budget execution monitoring, and reporting. Skills in data validation, summarization, and presentation. Ability to reconcile discrepancies and propose corrective actions. Teamwork and collaboration. Strong planning, organizing, and time management skills. Accountability for responsibilities and commitments.

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