FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER CHIEF OF UNIT, FINANCE) (TJO)

Org. Setting and ReportingThe temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The Finance and Budget Officer (Chief of Unit, Finance) manages a complete and homogenous operation of the Mission’s financial system, including planning, preparation, monitoring and reporting on all budget submissions, fund redeployments, and performance reporting. The temporary position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located in the Office of the Chief, Operations and Resources Management, Finance and Budget Section. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Unit/Section or Finance and Budget Officer at higher level. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Finance and Budget Officer, P3 (Chief of Unit, Finance) will be responsible for the following duties: Strategic Resourcing and Stewardship • Prepare cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of mission’s resourcing requirements such as staff and non-staff requirements, including programmatic aspects; review, analyse 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 (Programmatic and Support Sections) with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions. • Administer and monitor extra-budgetary resources and cost recovery funds, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures. • Administrate and approve of budget 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 Mission management for decision making; Provide support and guidance to fund centre/programme managers on budget implementation and corrective actions where necessary. • Prepare the budget performance report of the mission 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 finalise the performance reports ensuring valid and adequate variance explanations between approved budgets and actual expenditures. • Advise and ensure that only valid year-end budget commitments confirming with established criteria for retention. • Supervise the maintenance of supporting information and the use of ERP under delegated authority and producing month-end reports on collections and recovery process; monitoring the processing of invoices for recovery; support preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc forecasting reports and organize records of invoices, bills and applied deposits • 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 Chief of Unit/Section, Finance and Budget Officer at higher level. • Carry out other duties as assigned. Performance Monitoring • Perform analysis, preparation and delivery of strategic support and business intelligence to operational counterparts and mission leadership on financial resourcing and stewardship, and organizational performance of the mission, in line with mission priorities. Actively participates and engages in planning, monitoring and reporting of financial and operational performances. Other • In the absence of a Chief of Section/Unit, oversees the daily operations of the Office. • Ensures that daily activities are in compliance with the DOS Environmental and Waste Management policies and in line with the DOS Environmental Strategy objectives. • Performs other duties as assigned. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter in accounting and budget principles and ability to apply financial regulations, rules, and procedures in an international or national environment. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in financial management. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements. 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. 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 organizational 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. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments and 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. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, finance or in a related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience in accounting, budget or finance may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, administration, public administration, business administration or related area is required. Experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, audit financial reporting or other related areas is required. Experience in translating strategies into financial plans and operations is desirable. Experience using ERP in international or multi-national organization is desirable LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Spanish and French are desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).