Org. Setting and ReportingThe position is located in the United Nations Office for Partnerships (UN Partnerships). The incumbent will support all initiatives of the UN Partnerships and report to the Executive Director of UN Partnerships, and work closely with other members of the team. Guided by the priorities of the UN Secretary-General, UN Partnerships is the gateway to the UN system to connect and co-create partnerships to deliver solutions to reach everyone, everywhere. In its role as a connector, UN Partnerships proactively engages, convenes and leverages stakeholders, initiatives and solutions in support of the Decade of Action to keep the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). UN Partnerships oversees the SDG Advocates programme, the UN Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP), and the UN Democracy Fund.(UNDEF). ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Associate Finance & Budget Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Medium-term plan: • Reviews, analyses and finalizes the preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions on the basis of UN Partnerships’ submissions, taking into account recommendations and decisions of specialized intergovernmental bodies. • Provides advice and support to the Executive Director and Senior Programme Officer on correct procedures, interpretation of Financial Rules and Regulations, as well as to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in their review of the medium-term plan and its revisions; assists in securing approval from the General Assembly. • Ensures legislative mandates are accurately translated into programme budgets. Budget preparation: • Reviews, analyses and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements from (a) UN Partnerships, including programmatic aspects; (b) smaller-sized peacekeeping operations; ensure compliance with the medium-term plan and other legislative mandates. • Reviews and analyses programme budget/financial implications in light of UN Partnerships’ mandates. • Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions. • Provides support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in their budget review; assists in securing approval from the General Assembly. Budget administration: • Prepares allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures and prepares annual year-end financial reporting. • Monitors budget implementation and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary. • Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels. • Reviews requisitions generated by the Reality system for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b)availability of funds. • Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures. prepares and reviews financial reports to donors on use of funds. • Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions and prepares relevant documentation and responses with respect to audit submissions and SG reports. • Reviews and assists in finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures, prepares status of allotments; monitor obligations/expenditures and review unliquidated obligations. • Assists in providing substantive support to intergovernmental and expert bodies. General: • Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme and/or peacekeeping budgets, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures. • Performs other related duties, as assigned. Competencies• Professionalism: Ability to identify and resolve budgetary problems and identify sources for data collection. 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 work. • 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. • 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. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, finance or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P). Job – Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required. No experience is required for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P). Experience in preparing audit reports and responding to internal and external auditor and budget committee inquiries is required. Experience in engaging with inter-governmental bodies in preparation for donor reports and Advisory Board meetings is required. Experience in drafting and developing funding proposals for donors and partners is required. Experience in reviewing and certifying in Implementing Partner Management module such as funds certification and payment requests 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).