United Nations Environment Programme Finance Assistant Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Assistant Jobs in Kenya; UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and advocates for sustainable development.The Ecosystems Division provides technical assistance and advisory services to strengthen environmental management capacity in developing countries and economies in transition.

This position is located in the Programme of Work (POW) Finance Unit at the Nairobi duty station.

Responsibilities

Budget:

Provide support in reviewing, analyzing, and preparing the medium-term plan and revisions

Prepare supporting documents (narrative and tables) for cost estimates and budget proposals

Assist managers in elaborating resource requirements for budget submissions

Undertake research and support higher-level Finance & Budget Officers in budget reviews

Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and prepare adjustments as necessary

Review requisitions for goods/services to ensure correct expenditure charges and fund availability

Assist in preparation and finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances

Monitor integrity of financial databases and verify accuracy of input data

Coordinate with finance and budget staff during preparation of budget reports

File and archive documents as required

General:

Keep up to date on documents/reports/guidelines related to programme finance

Draft correspondence to respond to enquiries on financial and budget matters

Maintain and update files

Provide guidance, training, and supervision to general service staff as required

Assist with data collection, analysis, and preparation of presentations/reports for knowledge management and decision-making

Support visualizations and update information materials (web pages, brochures)

Perform other related duties as assigned

Competencies

Professionalism:

Knowledge of UN financial rules, regulations, and procedures

Ability to maintain accurate records, review and

interpret data, and resolve discrepancies

Ability to perform analysis, modelling, and interpretation of data for decision-making

Commitment to gender equality and equal participation of women and men

Client Orientation:

Considers all service recipients as clients; establishes partnerships; identifies needs and matches solutions; keeps clients informed of progress

Technological Awareness:

Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations; applies technology to tasks; willingness to learn new tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Job-Specific Qualification

Additional training or qualification in finance and budget desirable

Work Experience

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in project budget management required

Minimum reduced to 5 years for candidates with a first-level university degree

Experience with ERP software (Umoja, Inspira, or similar) required

Experience in administration and project financial management required

Experience with UN system or similar international organizations desirable

At least 1 year of experience in data analytics desirable

Languages

English required

French is a working language of the UN Secretariat

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Environment Programme Finance Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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