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• Reviews, analyses and finalizes the preparation of the Budget
  medium-term plan and its revisions on the basis of Section/Service Line
  submissions, taking into account recommendations and decisions of United
  Nations (UN) Legislative bodies.
• Provides advice and support to Senior Management in their review of
  the medium-term plans and its revisions.
• Ensures legislative mandates are accurately translated into
  programme budgets and monitor their implementation.

• Reviews, analyses and assists in the finalization of cost estimates
  and budget proposals for RSCE and supported Missions, in terms of staff
  and operational requirements from (a) Service pillars and (c) support
  partners to ensure compliance with the strategic priorities and other
  legislative recommendations.
• Reviews and analyses programme budget/financial implications of the
  UN General Assembly resolutions in light of additional mandates.
• Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for
  budget submissions. 
• Provides support to Senior Management during the UNHQ and
  Legislative bodies budget review process to assist in securing approval
  from the General Assembly.

• Prepares allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary,
  ensuring appropriate expenditures.
• Monitors budget implementation and recommends reallocation of funds
  as necessary, prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reports as required.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized
  levels.
• Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct
  objects of expenditure have been charged, (b) availability of funds (c) in
  line with approved requirements.
• Review source documents for completeness to (a) ensure compliance
  with related UN rules, regulations and policies (b) ensure availability of
  funds to support requirements (c) give policy guidance to Senior
  Management and staff on related resource issues.
• Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources for RSCE, including
  review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations
  and rules and established policies and procedures.
• Administers and monitors budgetary and extra-budgetary resources for
  missions supported by RSCE, including review of agreements and cost plans,
  ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies
  and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions for
  RSCE and supported Missions.
• Reviews and assists in finalization of budget performance report,
  analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures,
  drafting reports on the planning assumptions and the RBB frameworks.
• Responsible for the day to day management of the RSCE resources
  including resources of the Missions supported by RSCE.
• Review and track contracts/commitments established for operational
  requirements

• Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing
  on matters related to programme and/or peacekeeping budgets, ensuring
  compliance with legislative recommendations and decisions as well as with
  United Nations policies and procedures.
• Drafts relevant correspondence on budgetary matters for clearance by
  the Chief, of the Budget Unit
• Act as officer-in-charge of the Unit in the absence of the Chief of
  the Budget Unit.
• Prepares ad hoc reports on budget matters.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre
  Entebbe (RSCE) Associate Budget Officer job placement should hold a
  first-level university degree in business administration, finance, or
  related field. Qualification as Certified or Chartered Accountant is
  desirable.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in
  finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area.
  Experience with financial systems, finance modules or in the use of an
  enterprise resource planning tool is desirable. Preparation and
  administration of budgets is required. Preparation and administration of
  financial resources for is desirable.
• Languages: fluency
  in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official
  United Nations language is desirable.

• Professionalism:
  Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
  Ability to apply knowledge to identify and resolve issues. Ability to
  draft budget documents and provide articulate responses to questions from
  relevant stakeholders. Ability to provide advice on budgetary and financial
  matters. 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.
• Teamwork: Works
  collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits
  input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to
  learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and
  acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may
  not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and
  accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• The United Nations Personal History form
  (P-11), Download
  Here; This should be
  signed
• Proof of required academic certificates
  i.e. Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diplomas
• Latest performance evaluation reports /
  appraisals

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