Director, Programme Planning & Budget Division (Temporary Job Opening)

Organizational Context

The Programme Planning and Budget Division (PPBD) is part of the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance. PPBD formulates plans, forecasts resource requirements, and develops policies for the UN's programme budget. It supports legislative bodies and diverse stakeholders by estimating resource needs for mandates, optimizing processes, and leveraging technology for continuous improvement.

Job Purpose

The Director leads and manages the Programme Planning and Budget Division, reporting to the Assistant Secretary-General, Controller. This role is crucial for formulating UN programme budgets, forecasting resource needs, and developing related policies and methodologies in line with financial regulations. The Director provides strategic guidance to Secretariat entities on results-based management and budgetary matters, ensuring alignment with mandates and legislative directives. Key contributions include preparing budget proposals, performance reports, and advising senior leadership on financial management, ERP systems, and data analytics to support evidence-based decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Directs and manages the Programme Planning and Budget Division's work program, setting priorities and allocating resources. Contributes to departmental strategy and policy formulation, acting as an advisor to senior management. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and methodologies for programme planning and budgeting, providing guidance to entities on financial stewardship and extrabudgetary resources. Oversees the preparation of programme budgets, performance reports, and budget implications for intergovernmental bodies. Represents the Controller in legislative bodies and leads engagement with Member States on budgetary matters. Oversees enhancements for the Umoja budget module and data analytics products. Manages staff recruitment, ensuring diversity. Provides strategic leadership, drives innovation, and advises senior leadership on budgetary policy and financial management trends.

Work Experience

Requires over 15 years of progressive experience in financial management and budgeting, with at least 5 years in senior management, including technical leadership in programme and project management. Experience presenting proposals to legislative bodies is essential. Experience with UN field operations, process improvements, and managing finance/budgeting teams is desirable.

Skills

Professionalism, Communication, Accountability, Leadership, Judgement/Decision making, Strategic guidance, Results-based budgeting and management, Policy formulation, Financial management, Budgeting, Programme and project management, Data analytics, ERP systems.

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