UNECA Finance and Budget Expert Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Finance and Budget Expert”.
Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 2nd July 2023.
Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.
UNECA Finance and Budget Expert Jobs 2023
The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 27th June 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Finance and Budget Expert to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) |
| Position | Finance and Budget Expert |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 2nd July 2023 |
UNECA Job Vacancy 2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides substantive support in the preparation and implementation of activities/processes for all projects approved under RITD, typically, a large and highly complex component of the departmental project initiatives (RB/XB).
- Provides support to PMO with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions
- Reviews and makes appropriate recommendations to the PMO with respect to the finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures
- Reviews, analyses and provides input in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects (RB/XB); categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programmes/projects (RB/XB), e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc.; carries out periodic status reviews, identifies issues and initiates requisite follow-up actions; prepares revised budget estimates; reports on budget revisions, expenditures and obligations, verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in Umoja; initiates financial authorizations for expenditures.
- Compiles and record funding agreements in Umoja; compile and record implementing partner reports under Umoja; prepare donor financial statements in a timely and accurate manner; preparation of funds commitment & purchase orders.
- Monitors budget implementation, including verification of charges and obligation documents in Umoja for all financial transactions; ensures establishment of proper monitoring systems through scheduled reporting; prepares periodic budget revisions and ensures appropriate resource allocations; reconciles accounts with amended budget; evaluates trends of financial implementation and makes necessary recommendations to the PMO. Initiate a range of accounting transactions on a regular and recurring basis (reviews, approves, reconciles and processes)
- Initiate the production, review and evaluation of financial reports with a view to identifying anomalies and unusual trends. Helps initiate corrective action.
- Obtains necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions and resolve issues related to project implementation, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, organization of and participation in training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
- Prepares, maintains and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases, generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews on financial and budgetary matters.
- Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme/project administration, including work plan and budgets, revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
- Assists in ensuring that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
- Support the PMO in researching and analyzing information needed to respond to audit queries and findings.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Finance and Budget Expert
- Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
- Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
- Posting Period: 26 June 2023 – 02 July 2023
- Job Opening Number: 23-Economic Commission for Africa-212565-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) or University degree (Bachelor) is required in the area of finance, business administration and management, or information technology is highly desirable.
- A minimum of seven years of experience in programme or project administration relating to accounting and finance environment, with strong IT skills is required.
How to Apply UNECA Finance and Budget Expert Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=212565
The Closing Date: 2nd July 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.uneca.org |
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