UNSOA Budget Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

UNSOA Budget Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya
February 25, 2015 Job Description

United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for DiversityBudget Officer, Grade, National Officer, NO-B, Nairobi
Vacancy Notice No: UNSOA/FIN/004/2015

Under the direct supervision of the Budget Officer, the incumbent will perform functions relating to the overall coordination of the mission’s budget formulation and allotment management.

Responsibilities:
Review, analyze and revise data with respect to the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals;
Provide support to managers with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions;
Provide inputs into finalization of mission budgets/financial implications of Security Council statements;
Administer and monitor extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans;
Monitor budget implementation and determine/recommend reallocation of funds when necessary
Qualifications

Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in accounting, business administration, finance or related fields.
A first level university degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in accounting, budget or finance may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting and financial management, preferably in an international organization.

Desirable: Experience in UN peacekeeping or other field operations in the area of budget or finance. Knowledge of ERP is desirable.

Languages Skills: Fluency in spoken and written English.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their curriculum vitae or United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the email address recruitment-unsoa@un.org on or before the deadline.
Please quote Vacancy Notice Number in the Subject of the e-mail.Deadline 13 March 2015