Office Of The Special Envoy Of The Secretary-General On The Great Lakes Region Finance and Budget Officer Jobs in Kenya
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the Special Envoy of The Secretary-General for the Great Lakes in Nairobi.
Nairobi is classified as a “B” hardship duty station and a family duty station. The incumbent reports directly to the Senior Programme Management Officer.
In February 2013, 11 nations signed the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the region, in a renewed drive to end the recurring cycles of devastating conflict in eastern DRC which impacts stability and development in the Great Lakes area of Africa.
On 31 January 2014, two more countries, Kenya and Sudan became signatories of the PSC Framework. The framework aims to help “address the root causes of conflict and put an end to recurring cycles of violence” in eastern DRC and the Great Lakes Region. In its Resolution 2098 (2013), the Security Council welcomed the signing of the PSC Framework.
It called on the Special Envoy, in coordination with the Special Representative for the DRC to “lead, coordinate and assess the implementation of national and regional commitments under the PSC Framework, including through the establishment of benchmarks and appropriate follow-up measures”.
The Security Council further encouraged the Special Envoy to “lead a comprehensive political process that includes all relevant stakeholders to address the underlying root causes of the conflict”.
Responsibilities
The position involves a variety of tasks which include the complete and homogeneous management of the Mission’s financial system, including planning, preparation, monitoring and reporting on all programme submissions, fund re- deployments, and the overall Mission budget.
Additional tasks include the coordination of effective financial services with the Regional Service Center, Entebbe (RSCE) and the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON).
Within the delegated authority, the Finance and Budget Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Strategic Resourcing and Stewardship
Prepares cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of mission’s resourcing requirements such as a staff and non-staff requirements, including programmatic aspects, reviews, analyses and revises data with respect to the finalization of budget proposal as well as Result Based Budgeting inputs.
Provides support to programme/fund center managers with respect to the elaboration of resources requirements for budget submissions.
Administrates the mission’s allotments in accordance with the established procedures including redeployment/reallocation 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.
Ensures the sufficient and effective use of budgetary resources through robust monitoring of budget utilization of the approved budget and timely provision of information to the Mission management for decision making.
Prepares the budget performance report of the mission and ensures that correct and accurate data and information are provided in compliance with the Controller’s instructions. Reviews
and finalizes the performance report ensuring adequate variance explanations between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
Acts as a Certifying Officer for the Mission within authority delegated by the Head of Mission.
Ensures that expenditures are incurred in compliance with the financial policy framework of the United Nations.
Reviews all requisitions for goods and services to ensure correct objects of expenditure have been charged and ensures availability of funds; verifies that appropriate relevant supporting documents have been provided for the processing of payment for goods and services.
Ensures that only valid year-end budget commitments are carried forward.
Ensures that internal controls are established and exercised in compliance with the UN Financial Rules and Regulations and carries out duties consistent with the financial delegation.
Provides advice, financial interpretations, adaptations, and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure adherence to the UN Financial Regulations and Rules, Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars.
Performance Monitoring
Performs analysis, preparation and delivery of strategic support and business intelligence to operational counterparts and mission leadership on financial resourcing and stewardship, and organizational performance of the mission, in line with mission priorities. Actively participates and engages in planning, monitoring, and reporting of financial and operational performance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations. 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.
Planning and 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.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or in a related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in accounting, budget, and finance, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance, budget, accounting, business administration is required.
Experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, audit, financial reporting, or other related areas is required.
Experience with Financial Systems/financial modules of enterprise resource planning (ERP) such as oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft is required.
Experience in translating strategies into financial plans and operations is desirable.
Experience working with international or multi-national organizations is desirable.
Experience in budgetary functions, cost recovery, monitoring of complex projects/programmes and trust fund management within UN system is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required, and knowledge of French is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Office Of The Special Envoy Of The Secretary-General On The Great Lakes Region Finance and Budget Officer Jobs in Kenya
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