Overview
Programme Budget Officer, P-3
Administration and Operations Division
FRMU Unit
(This is a re-advertisement of VA 25/023/A&O published in June 2025; candidates who continue to be interested in the position
need to apply again)
Deadline Announcement Expected date Duration of Duty
for application number for entry on duty appointment Station
9 August 2026 VA 26/035/A&O As soon as possible 2 years with Bonn, Germany
23:59 hrs CET possibility of
extension
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the
political process to address climate change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its
Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and
organizational support to meetings of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a
dynamic organization working in a politically challenging environment to help resolve one of the defining
environmental issues of our time.
Where you will be working
The position is located in the Financial Resources Management Unit, which is part of the
Administrative Services (AS) subdivision, Administrative Services Division, Operation Department,
and reports to the Chief of Financial Resources Management Unit (P-5). The incumbent will work
closely with the Team Leads of the Budget and Finance Units.
Responsibilities
Financial resources management activities:
The focus of the work will be on financial resources management activities including the preparatory
work:
• Coordinates of the mapping of supplementary funded projects to ensure a smooth project approval
process
• Provides support to programmes for the preparation of project proposals and ensure that donor
reports are provided in accordance stipulated timelines
• Provides support to Resource Mobilization Unit in preparing financial information for fundraising
• Develops management reports, financial reports and dashboards in accordance with budget
formats and reporting requirements using Umoja Analytics
• Provides support in the preparation of financial information for performance documents
• Support the updates to the delegation of authority.
• Undertakes various reviews as requested, due to the implementation of the UNFCCC project
structure in UMOJA.
Budget preparation:
• Reviews and analyses data with respect to the finalization of cost estimates and budget
proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff Provides support to managers with respect to the
elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
• Reviews, analyses and provides input into finalization of programme budget/financial
implications
• Reviews, analyses and contributes to the drafting and finalization of programme budget and
related official documents, including narrative, tables and annexes, ensuring consistency
between narrative and financial data and traceability to underlying datasets
Budget administration:
• Issues allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate
expenditures.
• Monitors budget implementation and determines/recommends reallocation of funds when
necessary.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels.
• Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost
plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
• Prepares relevant documentation with respect to budget performance submissions. Reviews
and makes appropriate recommendations with respect to the finalization of budget
performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual
expenditures.
• Provide support in the elaboration of financial reports to donors.
General:
• Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to
programme budgets, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and
decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures;
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Competencies
Applying Professional Expertise. Demonstrates expertise of subject matter and the transferable skills
required for the function; Shows the capacity to apply knowledge to deliver results based on acquired
background and experience; Seeks opportunities to apply own technical skills across related disciplines,
Keeps abreast of new developments and technologies in the field of expertise, Actively seeks to expand
the existing level of job knowledge and expertise.
Being Accountable. Uses UN funds, assets and resources responsibly, effectively and efficiently;
takes ownership of own work plan, honors commitments and acknowledges responsibility for any failure
in planning or delivering work; respects and operates in compliance with the UN regulations and rules;
ensures that own work and contributions to the team are complete, accurate and of the highest quality;
takes corrective action to address issues that compromise compliance or delivery.
Being Responsive to Clients and Partners. Fosters a good rapport and seeks regular feedback from
internal and external clients and partners; Regularly consults with clients understand and respond to
changes they encounter; Takes action to resolve conflicts with individuals and groups within and outside
the organization to achieve win-win solutions; Works across organizational boundaries and overcomes
obstacles to enhance cooperation, Establishes networks and leverages partnerships to achieve results.
Working with Teams. Builds relationships of trust and exchange with colleagues; Works collaboratively
with colleagues to achieve results and respects the needs of the team; Recognizes opportunities to
enhance team effectiveness and results by tapping into diverse backgrounds, skills and experience;
Supports and acts in accordance with team decisions, even when such decisions differ from own
position; Encourages the participation of all members of the team regardless of their cultural background,
nationality, gender or sexual orientation; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
responsibility for team shortcomings
Education
Required: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration,
finance, accounting or related field from an accredited academic institution. A first-level university
degree in combination with additional two qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
Professional certification as chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA), Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
will be a distinct advantage.
Experience
Required: At least five years of progressively responsible job-related experience in finance,
budget, business administration or related area.
Experience in programme budgeting, preparation of official documents or budgetary analysis in an
international or intergovernmental context is highly desirable.
Experience in data analytics skills for information management, data analysis and visualization,
dashboard creation and report development is also highly desirable.
Languages
Required: Proficiency in English (both oral and written) is required.
Advantage: Knowledge of another UN official language.
Specific professional knowledge and skills:
• Knowledge of IPSAS and ERP preferably UMOJA;
• In-depth knowledge of results-based budgeting.
• Knowledge of United Nations legislative machinery and procedures including budgetary policies
and practices, UN Financial Regulations and Rules and IPSAS is highly desirable
• Knowledge of UN accounting systems, software and procedures;
Selection process
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a
competency-based interview. The above listed set of competencies will be applied for this particular
post.
How to apply
Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, should use the online
application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment
Please note
1. Service is limited to the UNFCCC secretariat.
2. We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under serious consideration
and contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.
3. Indicative net annual salary and allowances:
US$ 71,335
(plus variable post adjustment, currently 35.4% of net salary),
plus other UN benefits as indicated in the link below:
https://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/conditions-of-employment.html
UNFCCC secretariat is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with
disabilities to apply.