About UN Support Office in Haiti

UN Support Office in Haitiis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to finance and budget assistant (cost recovery) (tjo), fs5 within UN Support Office in Haiti’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Dominican Republic, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Cost Recovery) (TJO), FS5
• Grade:FS-5
• Location:Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• Department:UN Support Office in Haiti
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$63,000 – $108,000 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: French and Spanish are desirable.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Spanish UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, administration, public administration, business administration or related area is required.

Skills

• Professionalism: Provides accurate and timely support to supervisor and more senior staff with respect to the development of budget proposals and administration of approved budget, monitoring extra-budgetary resources and cost recovery funds, and budget implementation/performance and related functions, also by providing some guidance and advice on technical and procedural issues.
• Well trained and supervised unit staff performing in an efficient, effective and timely manner.
• Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
• Experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, audit, financial reporting or other related areas is required.
• Experience using ERP and generating reports on business intelligence is desirable.
• Experience working with international or multi-national organizations is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply