This position is located in the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Branch of Corporate Services Division (CSD) at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyses and ensures the financial management and budget administration of the Framework Agreements in compliance with the UN Rules and Regulations and European Commission requirements.
• Oversees, prepares, reviews and validates budgets of all projects financially supported by the European Commission / European Union.
• Organizes the regular financial monitoring and reporting functions of the portfolios of projects to the European Commission ensuring accuracy of the data.
• Provides substantive support to manage the Framework Agreements with the European Commission and inform strategic financial decisions.
• Provides recommendations and improvement plans, based on lessons learned from the financial management of the Framework Agreements and other portfolios of projects with the European Commission.
• Reviews, analyses and finalizes cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non staff requirements and provides detailed input with respect to resource requirements for budget submissions.
• Acts as the gatekeeper and custodian of the financial risk on the portfolios of projects financed by the European Commission and develops risk mitigation plans.
• Provides guidance and support on the financial provisions of the European Commission contractual framework to project teams in UNEP and in the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). Secretariats throughout the overall project implementation cycle.
• Develops capacity of the project teams in UNEP and in the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). Secretariats on the financial provisions of the European Commission contractual framework.
• Provides input, drafts periodical and ad-hoc reports, and correspondence on budgetary issues and responses to Senior Management as required.
• Participates in inter-departmental meetings on financial matters related to resource requirements and budgetary issues as required.
• Issues allotments, authorizes sub-allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels.
• Acts as Certifying Officer under Financial Rule 110.4 to ensure that proposed obligations and expenditures are in accordance with approved budgets and established regulations and rules.
• Monitors and supervises the work of subordinate staff, including evaluation of staff performance.
• Collects and analyses data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Performs any other duties as required.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance or a related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required.

Three (3) years experience with the United Nations or similar international organization is required.

Work Experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Umoja and IPMR is required.

Experience reporting to the European Commission is desirable.

Experience drafting and reviewing management reports is desirable.

Experience applying United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations is desirable.

Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Experience using Business Intelligence (BI) in reviewing and interpreting reports is desirable.Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

NOTE: ”Fluency” equals a rating of ”fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ”Knowledge of” equals a rating of ”confident” in two of the four areas.Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.Special Notice

Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.

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