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Finance and Budget Assistant, G6

United Nations Office for Partnerships · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

The Finance and Budget Assistant (G6) supports the United Nations Office for Partnerships by managing budget proposals, monitoring expenditures, and overseeing trust fund implementation. Key responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, analyzing budget variances, processing special service agreements, and ensuring compliance with UN financial rules. The role involves grant management within ERP systems like Umoja, maintaining project documentation, and serving as the IT focal point. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills in finance and budgeting, proficiency in administrative procedures, and experience with extra-budgetary resources. The position requires high professionalism, planning capabilities, and accountability. It is a temporary six-month contract, potentially extendable, financed by extra-budgetary funds. Eligibility is restricted to internal candidates recruited via competitive examination or specific staff selection processes, and is subject to local recruitment rules. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Operations and works closely with the team to support UN Partnerships' initiatives in line with SDG priorities.