UNICEF Budget Manager, P-4, New York

Purpose of the Position:

Under the general guidance of the Senior Budget Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the review and analysis of budget proposals and the management, monitoring and control of budgetary expenditure for offices as assigned.

Key Expected Results:

1. Analyze budget submissions from the assigned regions, and evaluate cost effectiveness of proposals and determine affordability based on organizational resources and priorities. Ensure proposals adhere to organizational policies, rules, regulations and procedures. Submit outcome of analysis to Senior Budget Manager.
2. Monitor budgetary expenditure, analyze expenditure forecasts and prepare variance analysis for the assigned offices to ensure appropriate and optimum use of approved budget allocations.
3. Ensure allotments are issued in line with relevant budgetary authority and provide guidance and advice on the efficient and correct use of allocated resources.
4. Support regional integrated budget reviews through guidance, advice and support on all budgetary issues affecting the offices.
5. Advise and support offices on budgetary process and the correct application and interpretation of policies and procedures; to assist them in the budget planning, preparation and management process. Conduct training courses on budget systems and procedures.
6. Draft budget narratives and submit consolidated tables for inclusion in budget estimates for the assigned regions.
7. Establish work plan and performance evaluation for the geographical unit under his/her supervision.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

• An advanced university degree (Master`s) in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, or a directly-related technical field(s) is required. Valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level (Bachelor's) university degree (as identified above), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience, at the national and international levels, in Budget, Finance, Accounting, Banking or a directly-related field(s), with direct involvement in budget systems and management, is required.
• Knowledge and experience of International Public Accounting Standard (IPSAS) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is considered highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in an Enterprise Resource Planning system (i.e. SAP) is highly desirable.
• Previous hands on experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is required.
• Previous work experience within an international organization is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

-Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking; -Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals; -Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment; -Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources; -Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise; -Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures; -Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives; -Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear; -Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications must be received by 13 December, 2013. Vacancy position link: https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.