About United Nations Office for Partnerships

United Nations Office for Partnershipsis 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 senior finance and budget assistant, g7 within United Nations Office for Partnerships’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in United States, 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:Senior Finance and Budget Assistant, G7
• Grade:G-7
• Location:New York, United States
• Department:United Nations Office for Partnerships
• Contract Type:General Service Staff
• Salary Range:$48,000.0 – $64,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For th is job opening, English is required. 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). Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II
• A minimum of ten years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 8 for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in grant-management and trust-fund management including reporting to donors and governing bodies is required. Experience in certifying and approving documents in ERP systems such as SAP, Umoja or similar application is required. Experience with preparing internal and external audit responses and budget committee inquiries is required. Experience in reviewing and approving budget and finance components of project proposals is required. Experience in maintaining and ensuring financial data quality of complex project databases for programme management is desirable.

Skills

• Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment. Knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data across the full range of finance and budget functions, including programme development and database management, claims and treasury operations. Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems. Able to perform analys is, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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. Uses time efficiently. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for h is/her own short comings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Benefits

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

How to Apply