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• Prepare cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of RSCE’s
  resourcing requirements such as staff and non-staff requirements,
  including programmatic aspects; review, analyze and revise data with
  respect to the finalization of the budget proposals as well as Result
  Based Budgeting inputs;
• Provide support to programme/fund centre managers (Substantive and
  Support Sections) with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements
  for budget submissions;
• Administer and monitor extra-budgetary resources, including review
  of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules
  and established policies and procedures;
• Administer RSCE’s allotments in accordance with the established
  procedures including redeployment/reallocation of funds;
• Ensure the efficient and effective use of budgetary resources
  through robust monitoring of budget utilization to the approved budget and
  timely provision of information to RSCE Management for decision making; 
• Provide support and guidance to fund centre/programme managers on
  budget implementation and corrective actions where necessary;
• Analyze complex/unusual accounting transactions and open items in
  the accounting system and implement corrective actions;
• Prepare the budget performance report of RSCE and ensure that
  correct and accurate data and information are provided by the various
  programme/fund centre managers in compliance with the Controller’s
  instructions;
• Review and finalize the performance reports ensuring valid and
  adequate variance explanations between approved budgets and action
  expenditures;
• Review and reconcile various clearing accounts, investigate
  erroneous/invalid entries and take appropriate corrective accounting
  action;
• Processing incoming/outgoing interoffice vouchers (IOVs),
  interoffice billings (IOBs) and intermission billings (IMBs) from/to HQs,
  agencies, funds, programs and other field missions;
• Advise and ensure that only valid year-end budget commitments
  confirming with established criteria are valid for carrying forward;
• Review and verify that appropriate relevant supporting documents
  have been provided for the processing of payment for goods and services
  received;
• Prepare staff members’ entitlements including claims, daily subsistence
  allowance, volunteer living allowance and any other allowances for
  payments in conformity and adherence to applicable United Nations
  policies, e.g. staff rules, financial regulations and rules, ST/AI
  issuance or practices, IPSAS policy framework, etc.;
• Provide 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 under the
  supervision/guidance of the Deputy Chief Regional Service Center Entebbe.
• In the absence of the Deputy Chief Regional Service Center Entebbe,
  oversee the daily operation of the Unit;
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre
  Entebbe (RSCE) Finance and Budget Officer job placement should hold a High
  school or equivalent diploma. Technical or vocational certificate in
  accounting, business administration, finance, budget or related field
• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in
  administration, accounting, budgeting or financial management is required.
  Experience in use of the financial module of an Enterprise Resource System
  (ERP) is desirable. Experience in the preparation of cost estimates and
  budget proposals is desirable. The minimum years of relevant experience is
  reduced to five years for candidates who possess a first level University
  degree.
• Languages: fluency
  in English (both oral and written) is required.

• Professionalism:
  Knowledge of United Nations financial and budgetary principles and
  practices, budget development and financial administration of resources.
  Ability to formulate new strategies and technical approaches to financial
  and budgetary matters. Ability to ensure effective and efficient financial
  management and the exercise of economy. Ability to provide effective,
  credible advice to senior management on budgetary and financial matters. Ability
  to draft budget and finance related reports. 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 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 organisational 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.

• The United Nations Personal History form
  (P-11), Download Here;
  This should be signed
• Copies of academic certificate (s)
  and/or High School Diploma
• Latest performance evaluation report
  (for internal UN Candidates)

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