Join the United Nations Roster as a Finance & Budget Assistant ( All UN Locations) : Support Global Financial Ops Across Peacekeeping & UN secretariat Offices

The UN Secretariat maintains “rosters” of qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings. When you successfully go through a competitive recruitment process for a roster opening, you are placed on a pre-approved list. When relevant vacancies become available, especially in field missions, candidates from the roster are invited to apply. Placement on a roster does not guarantee selection, but it significantly increases your chances as you’ve already been pre-vetted.

Join the United Nations Roster as a Finance & Budget Assistant

The Finance and Budget Assistant (FS-5) position serves as a crucial role within UN Peacekeeping Operations, Special Political Missions, and Service Centers . Reporting to Finance and Budget Officers, these professionals handle critical financial management responsibilities while supporting organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The role encompasses several core areas:

1. Budget Management
   • Preparation of cost estimates and budget proposals
   • Support for Programme/Fund Center managers
   • Administration of extra-budgetary resources
   • Processing fund redeployment
   • Budget performance monitoring and reporting
2. Financial Operations
   • Processing invoices and payments
   • Review of payment documents
   • Payment processing for staff and partners
   • Investigation of accounting discrepancies
   • Financial statement preparation
3. Analysis and Reporting
   • Collection and analysis of financial data
   • Creation of visualizations for decision-making
   • Documentation of requirements and background information
   • Preparation of periodic reports

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical/vocational certification in accounting, finance, or related fields desirable
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Experience

• Minimum 8 years in accounting, budgeting, or financial management
• Reduced to 5 years with university degree
• Experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, audit, or related areas required

Languages

• Fluency in either English or French required
• Knowledge of both languages considered advantageous
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Competencies

1. Professionalism
   • Sound knowledge of financial principles
   • Independent research and analysis abilities
   • Data modeling and interpretation skills
   • Professional competence and subject matter mastery
   • Commitment to gender equality implementation
2. Planning & Organizing
   • Clear goal setting aligned with strategies
   • Priority activity identification
   • Time and resource allocation
   • Risk forecasting and contingency planning
   • Efficient time utilization
3. Teamwork
   • Collaborative approach to organizational goals
   • Strong interpersonal skills
   • Multi-cultural environment adaptability
   • Input solicitation and learning from others
   • Shared responsibility for team outcomes

Career Development

Successful candidates will be placed on a roster for consideration for field mission vacancies. The position involves periodic movement to new functions within established rules and procedures . The UN emphasizes gender balance and geographical diversity in staff selection, with female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Assessment Process

Evaluation includes:

• Assessment exercises
• Competency-based interviews
• Reference checks for selected candidates
• Verification of provided information g

The entire assessment process typically takes approximately four months, with all applicants receiving written notification of outcomes within 14 days of completion.

Application

To apply, visit the UN career website at https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/259749?language=en

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