About Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget

Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budgetis 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 Associate Finance and Budget Officer, P2 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in United States, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:Associate Finance and Budget Officer, P2
• Grade:P-2
• Location:New York, United States
• Department:Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$55,163.0 – $73,465.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related fields is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level degree (Bachelors degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• 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.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, budget, administration or related area is required.
• Experience: No experience is needed for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP) or the G to P Examination (G to P).
• Experience: Experience in applying private sector or public sector accounting standards such as International Financial Reporting Standard(s) (IFRS) or International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) is required.

Skills

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & 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; uses time efficiently.
• Experience in conducting complex financial data analysis is required.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and donor reports is desirable.
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) based financial accounting and fund management is desirable..

Benefits

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

How to Apply