United Nations Office at Nairobi Finance and Budget Officer Jobs


United Nations Office at Nairobi Finance and Budget Officer Jobs;The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa. It supports UNEP, UN‑Habitat, the Resident Coordination System (RCS), and other UN offices in Kenya by providing administrative, security, conference, and information services.

About the Job

The Finance and Budget Officer provides strategic, technical, and operational support in budgeting, financial management, grants management, voluntary contributions, and implementing partner oversight in compliance with UN Financial Regulations and IPSAS.

Responsibilities

Budgeting

  • Provide input into strategic planning, results‑based budgeting, and resource allocation.

  • Review and analyse cost estimates and budget proposals.

  • Support intergovernmental and inter‑agency processes.

  • Monitor budget implementation and recommend corrective actions.

  • Prepare budget performance reports with variance analysis.

  • Manage staffing table and monitor financial implications.

  • Implement cost recovery mechanisms and reconcile receivables.

    Accounting, Grants & Voluntary Contributions

  • Review and validate contribution agreements.

  • Monitor accounts receivable and apply financial treatments.

  • Provide expert advice on grants management and compliance.

  • Ensure IPSAS‑compliant recording and reporting of transactions.

  • Support audits and respond to observations.

  • Review reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

  • Contribute to accounting policy and internal control development.

    Implementing Partner Management

  • Oversee financial management of implementing partner agreements.

  • Review and approve transactions for accuracy and eligibility.

  • Monitor partner financial reports and recommend corrective measures.

  • Strengthen financial assurance frameworks and risk assessments.

  • Ensure disbursements align with approved work plans.

    General

  • Analyse financial and operational reports to identify trends.

  • Provide advisory support on financial policies and efficiency.

  • Maintain accurate accounting records and audit trails.

  • Respond to queries from
    management and auditors.

  • Supervise staff, provide training, and monitor performance.

  • Act as quality assurance and knowledge focal point.

  • Collect and analyse data for decision‑making and reporting.

    Competencies

  • Professionalism – Knowledge of financial principles, grants, and trust funds.

  • Accountability – Ownership of responsibilities and compliance with rules.

  • Teamwork – Collaborative approach, valuing input and shared responsibility.

    Qualifications

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

  • First‑level degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted.

  • Completion of data analytics/business analytics programs desirable.

    Job‑Specific Qualification

  • Professional qualification from ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA required.

    Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, or budget.

  • Supervisory experience with performance management required.

  • Experience with SAP ERP required.

  • Experience with IPSAS framework required.

  • Experience in implementing partner management, grants, trust funds, and donor financial reporting required.

  • 2+ years of experience in data analytics desirable.

    Languages

  • English required.

  • French desirable.

    How to apply

    For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Office at Nairobi Finance and Budget Officer Jobs

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