Senior Budget Associate, (G-7), Temporary Appointment, 5 months, #00137448, DFAM, New York, USA.

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The Division of Financial Management safeguards financial resources by maintaining and improving financial and administrative systems for efficient, cost-effective, and transparent utilization.

Job Purpose

The Senior Budget Associate will provide crucial technical and operational support for the implementation and stabilization of the eZPLAN budget planning system. This role involves coordinating, reviewing, and analyzing UNICEF's budget planning and review processes. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Budget Manager to ensure the effective and efficient management of financial resources entrusted to UNICEF. This position is vital for maintaining and improving the financial and administrative systems and procedures that underpin the organization's mission to protect children’s rights and potential globally.

Responsibilities

Provide transition technical and operational support for the implementation and stabilization of the eZPLAN budget planning system. Coordinate, review, and analyze UNICEF's budget planning and review processes. Assist in safeguarding the financial resources entrusted to UNICEF by ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and transparent utilization. Support the Budget Manager in maintaining and improving financial and administrative systems and procedures. Analyze large volumes of financial and operational data to support decision-making. Prepare clear technical documentation and user guidance for the eZPLAN system and related processes. Conduct user acceptance testing and provide implementation support for the budget planning application. Develop training materials for budget planning system users. Contribute to business process improvement initiatives within the financial management division. Ensure compliance with UNICEF budget policies and procedures. Support financial analysis and reporting activities related to budget planning. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide feedback on system enhancements.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, finance, accounting, or programme management. Experience with ERP systems or budget planning applications is required. Experience in system testing, business process improvement, or implementation support is highly desirable.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills, Microsoft Excel and Office proficiency, Budget analysis and financial reporting, Data analysis, Technical documentation, User guidance preparation, ERP systems, Budget planning applications, System testing, Business process improvement, Implementation support, Financial management

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