Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is based in the Office of Administrative Services (OAS) of the International Seabed Authority in Kingston, Jamaica. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an international organization established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The ISA is the organization through which States Parties to UNCLOS shall, in accordance with the regime for the seabed and ocean floor and subsoil thereof beyond the limits of national jurisdiction (the Area) established in Part XI and the 1994 Agreement, organize and control activities in the Area, particularly with a view to administering the resources of the Area. ResponsibilitiesUnder the overall guidance of the Deputy Secretary General and the direct supervision of the Director, OAS and within delegated authority, the Budget Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Strategic Financial Management & Advisory • Advises and supports senior management in overall financial management, including stewardship of budgetary resources and financial performance. • Analyses and presents financial implications of business scenarios and governing body decisions. Budget Frameworks, Policies & Guidance • Establishes and applies budgetary and related accounting policy-level procedures. • Provides guidance on budgeting standards, costing methodologies, resource projections, variance analysis, and performance reporting. • Develops and implements financial control procedures aligned with policies and IPSAS frameworks. Budget Formulation & Development • Coordinates and leads the budget development process, including setting priorities, applying results-based budgeting, and conducting cost-benefit analysis. • Prepares the draft administrative budget for each financial period. • Supports programme managers in formulating draft budgets and financial performance reports and coordinates submissions to senior management. Budget Review, Consolidation & Submission • Analyses departmental budget submissions and evaluates the soundness of justifications. • Prepares consolidated budget proposals and performance reports (regular and voluntary funds). • Prepares supplementary analytical information to support budget justification to governing bodies. Governance & Committee Support • Facilitates deliberations of governing bodies (Assembly, Council, Finance Committee) on planning, programming, budgeting, and accounting matters. • Provides secretariat services to the Finance Committee, including preparation of budget documentation, performance reports, and trust fund updates. Budget Implementation & Monitoring • Monitors budget implementation, cost drivers, and financial projections. • Prepares comparative and variance analyses across programmatic, administrative, and year-on-year budget performance. • Supports programme managers in tracking financial performance and improving budget execution. Treasury & Funding Management • Performs treasury functions, including receipt of assessed and voluntary contributions and reporting to member states. • Notifies members of assessed contributions and promotes timely payments. Systems Improvement & Efficiency • Enhances budget and financial management systems and processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, donor management, and cost recovery. Risk & Control Alignment • Ensures alignment of risk management with internal controls and audit-related considerations within the budget framework. Management & Administrative Responsibilities • Manages unit staff, including planning, prioritization, and capacity development. • Performs other duties as required. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Sound knowledge of planning, coordination and delivery of client services in an international and multicultural context. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. In-depth knowledge of and ability to apply relevant UN/ISA administrative rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines in work situations. 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. Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, vision, and programmes. Identifies priority activities and assignments and 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. 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 his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision- making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in related fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationA professional accounting certification from an internationally recognized accounting body such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is desirable. Work Experience• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial management within business administration, public administration, finance and accounting, financial project management or related area is required. • Experience in budget development and financial administration of resources at the international level is required. • Experience in the application of Results-Based Management or similar performance management methodologies is required. • Management level experience in running team(s) of staff working on multiple financial engagements and budgets is required. • Experience in the use of automated budgeting, costing and financial modelling is required. • Work experience with large international level dynamic trust funds, technical assistance projects and voluntary contributions management is desirable. • Experience in working with inter-governmental bodies is desirable. Experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable. 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).
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