VN-103-15-PBS
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
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Budget Associate
10014060
General Service, G-6
Programme Budget Service
Global Service Centre, Budapest
ASAP
initially for a period of one year
24 December 2015
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The position is located in the Programme Budget Service (PBS) of the Division of Financial and Administrative
Management (DFAM) and located in Budapest. The position of Budget Associate reports to the Assistant Budget
Officer, NOA. The incumbent will support the Post management & System Maintenance team and will liaise
with colleagues in PBS, Divisions/Bureaux in Headquarters and other colleagues in AFS.
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
 UNHCR has accurate and consistent budgetary and financial recording of position management data.
 High quality reports on budgetary matters are ensured in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
 Assist in Position Management and budget transfer processes within MSRP/PeopleSoft Budgeting
system.
 Provide advice to counterparts in the relevant Bureau and field offices in processes and actions relating
to position management.
 Ensure accurate up-dating of positions and their corresponding chart-field combinations.
 Provide inputs and comments during the consultation process between PBS and the Bureau, relevant
to the annual submissions and mid-year budget revisions.
 Provide support in reviewing staffing structures of an operation (Annual and Supplementary) and ensure
that they are consistent with organizational guidelines.
 Support the field counter-part during the annual Programme review and year-end processes.
 Provide advice to the counter-part in the relevant Bureau on the status and implementation of approved
staffing levels with a view to ensuring the effective use of resources.
 Analyze position and staff budgets and expenditures trends in order to assist management in making
an informed decision.
 Assist to provide budgetary information for appeals and reports.
 Perform other related duties as required.
Authorities
 Enforce compliance with budgetary policy and guidelines.
 Verify budgetary data in MSRP system.
VN-103-15-PBS
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED
COMPETENCIES
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Completion of secondary education.
Certificate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
Minimum of 6 years of previous relevant experience.
Excellent knowledge of English.
Analytical thinking.
Planning and organizing.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
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Good knowledge of finance and budget as it relates to non-profit/UNHCR.
Good knowledge of People Soft.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent computer skills particularly Excel.
ELIGIBILITY
External candidates must be legally present in Hungary at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your Personal History Form (P11) and its
supplementary pages, motivation letter and CV by e-mail with “LAST name – Budget Associate (10014060)
position” in the subject line to: HQBSCAPC@unhcr.org by 24 December 2015.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late
applications will be accepted.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting,
processing, training or any other fees).
REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and
benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org