Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located within the Common Administrative Platform at United Nations Headquarters, referred to as the One Executive Office (\"One EO\"), under the Division of Administration in the Department of Operational Support (DOS). One EO started its transition phase on 1 January 2026 as part of the UN80 reform initiative, which aims to consolidate common administrative functions across Secretariat entities into unified service platforms. One EO provides the full range of administrative and operational services required by New York–based Secretariat client entities to fulfil their mandates, including human resources management, financial administration, travel, and general administrative support. Specifically, this position is in the Client Desk 4 of the CAP. The Associate Finance and Budget Officer reports directly to the Chief of Unit. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Associate Finance & Budget Officer will be responsible for the following duties: BUDGET PREPARATION: • Reviews, analyses and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements for work programs undertaken in Desk 4. • Reviews, analyses, and monitors programme budget/financial implications with respect to trust funds and grants on a regular basis. • Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions. BUDGET ADMINISTRATION: • Prepares allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures. • Monitors budget implementation and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary. • Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels. • Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds. • Administers and monitors extrabudgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures. • Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions. • Reviews and assists in finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. GENERAL: • Acts as Certifying Officer under Financial Rule 110.4 to ensure that proposed obligations and expenditures are in accordance with approved budgets and established regulations and rules. • Keeps up to date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to the work programme, ensuring compliance with donor requirements as well as with United Nations policies and procedures. • Ensures the integrity of financial and management systems and the controls that underpin them. • Supports the implementation of procedures and systems for implementing the appropriate financial databases. • Performs other related duties, as assigned. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify and resolve budgetary problems and identify sources for data collections 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of works. 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. TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technologies. EducationA first-level university degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, or related field is required. Job - Specific QualificationProfessional accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant or a similar professional accreditation is required. Work ExperienceNo experience is required for candidates who have passed the examinations for the Young Professionals Programme (YPP), the National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P). A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, accounting is required. Experience working with trust funds and/or extra-budgetary resources in an ERP system is required. Experience in data analytics (Advanced Excel and Power BI) or related area is required. Experience with ERP modules in managing Grants and Integrated Planning, Management, and Reporting tools is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this 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).