Job Description

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Project Finance Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Project Budget Preparation:

• Analyses budget submissions, obtains clarifications and justifications.
• Prepares budget and budget performance reports for small-medium-sized peacekeeping operations.
• Prepares financial aspects/implications for Secretary-General's reports to the Security Council.
• Prepares the supplementary information and supports the Director and the Section Chief in presentation of the budget proposals and budget performance reports to the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions and to the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly.
• Provides advice and guidance to headquarters and field staff on budgetary and financial policies and procedures, including results-based budgeting.

Budget Administration:

• Administers and monitors related trust funds.
• Prepares allotments, staffing table authorizations and redeployment of funds.
• Analyses and monitors budget implementation.
• Initiates payments to troop- and formed police-contributing Governments for the settlement of liabilities.

General:

• Drafts official correspondence and background papers. Briefs senior management. Conducts research and prepares communication to donors on financial aspects of trust fund activities. The incumbent may be requested to perform other related duties assigned by the Section Chief, including team assignments for Division-wide initiatives.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Possess conceptual and analytical skills including an in-depth grasp of financial principles and practices, with knowledge of budget development, including results-based budgeting, and the financial administration of resources. Ability to provide authoritative advice to senior managers on strategic issues; Ability to use information technology effectively as a tool and resource. 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.

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