FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT, Tunis, Tunisia

## FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT, Tunis, Tunisia - Organization:UNSMIL - United Nations Support Mission in Libya - Office:UNSMIL Tunis, Tunisia Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Budget Unit within the Mission Support Services in the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The position is based in Tunis, Tunisa. Under the supervision of the Chief Budget Unit, the Finance and Budget Assistant may be responsible for the following duties: 1. Assists in the review, analysis and preparation of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of mission's resourcing requirements such as staff and non-staff requirements, including programmatic aspects. 2. Assists with the review of justification for resource requirements for budget submissions in coordination with relevant Sections/Offices on related issues during preparation of the budget proposals. 3. Assists in monitoring extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures. 4. Monitors budget implementation/expenditures and assists with the reallocation and re-deployment of funds as necessary. 5. Verifies accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data in previous allotments to new allotments issued. 6. Prepares budget performance submissions and provides support with the finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. 7. Drafts or prepares correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to budgetary and financial matters. 8. Assists in the maintenance of fixed asset register, as required. Professionalism: Sound knowledge of financial principles and practices; Ability to independently conduct research and analysis, formulate options and present conclusions and recommendations; 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors 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. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific Qualification Technical or vocational certificate in accounting, finance, budget or related fields is required. A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in International Organizations or in the private sector in accounting, budgeting and financial management or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5 for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Expertise in working with spreadsheets and in modules of SAP is required. Experience in monitoring financial transactions and identifying and analyzing trends in line with IPSAS is required. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, EnglishandArabic are required. 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). Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. - The appointment against this position is limited to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. - Candidate selected will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited ("FTA-limited") in accordance with section 2.2 (b) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2013/1 on Administration of fixed-term appointments. United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of "internal candidate" in staff rule 4.10, who are selected for a position subject to FTA limited will be reassigned to the position without a lien to their parent position." - UN Secretariat staff members holding permanent, continuing or fixed-term appointments applying to positions subject to FTA-limited retain their contractual status while on the positions subject to FTA-limited. - In accordance with staff regulation 4.5 (c) and staff rule 4.13 (c), a fixed-term appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion, irrespective of the length of service. At the completion of the project or funding of the position, staff members holding FTA-limited are separated upon expiration of appointment in accordance with staff rule 9.4 unless their appointments are extended. Staff members holding FTA limited may be terminated in accordance with staff regulation 9.3 and staff rule 9.6. - In cases of abolition of post or reduction of staff, staff members holding FTA-limited will be separated upon expiration of appointment in accordance with staff rule 9.4 if their appointment expiration date coincides with the date of abolition of post or reduction of staff. - If the expiration date of their appointment is beyond the date of abolition of post or reduction of staff, they will be reviewed for possible retention within the downsizing entity in accordance with ST/AI/2023/1. If there are no suitable posts in which their services can be utilized within the downsizing entity, they will be terminated in accordance with staff rule 9.6 as staff members holding FTA-limited cannot be considered for retention outside the downsizing entity. - At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. - The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but