Director, Programme Planning & Budget Division

Organizational Context

The Programme Planning and Budget Division (PPBD) within the UN Secretariat's Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance is responsible for formulating plans, forecasting resource requirements, and developing budget policies and methodologies. It supports legislative bodies and Secretariat entities in decision-making on planning and budgetary matters, focusing on accurate resource estimation and continuous improvement through technology and staff development.

Job Purpose

The Director of the Programme Planning and Budget Division leads and manages the division's operations, contributing to the department's strategic direction. This role involves developing and implementing budget policies and methodologies aligned with UN financial regulations, providing guidance on programme plans, budgets, and financial stewardship. The Director ensures the accurate and timely estimation of resources for mandates, supports results-based management across Secretariat entities, and oversees the preparation of budget reports for intergovernmental bodies. Key functions include advising senior leadership, driving innovation in financial processes, and managing the division's work programme and staff, ultimately supporting evidence-based decision-making and organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Directs and manages the Programme Planning and Budget Division's programme and operations. Contributes to departmental strategy formulation and provides advisory services to senior management. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and methodologies for programme planning and budgeting, ensuring alignment with UN financial regulations and results-based management principles. Oversees the preparation of the triennial plan outline and provides strategic guidance to Secretariat entities. Formulates and implements the division's work programme, determining priorities and allocating resources. Manages activities, ensuring timely delivery and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Monitors the regular budget's liquidity situation. Coordinates and oversees the preparation of programme budgets, performance reports, and budget implications for legislative bodies. Represents the ASG, Controller, and legislative bodies on budgetary matters and leads engagement with Member States. 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

Over fifteen years of progressive experience in financial management and budgeting is required. This includes at least five years in senior management, with technical leadership in programme and project management and budgeting. Experience presenting proposals to legislative/governing bodies within the UN or similar organizations is mandatory. Experience managing finance/budgeting teams in the UN or public sector, supporting field operations, and leading process improvements are desirable.

Skills

Professionalism, Strategic Guidance, Results-Based Budgeting and Management, Issue Identification and Problem Solving, Report Writing, UN Regulations and Policies, Communication (Written and Verbal), Accountability, Leadership, Judgement, Decision Making, Financial Management, Budgeting, Programme and Project Management, Presentation Skills, Team Management, Innovation, Data Analytics, ERP Systems.

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