The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations System and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The overall objective of UNEP's Industry and Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices, and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. The position is located in the Industry and Economy Division, Chemicals and Health Branch, GEF Chemicals and Waste Unit at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Budget Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Budget: • Provides support for reviewing, analyzing, and preparing the medium-term plan and its revisions. • Prepares supporting documents (financial and supporting tables) for cost estimates and budget proposals for staff and non-staff requirements. • Assists managers in elaborating resource requirements for budget submissions. • Undertakes research and supports Fund Management Officers in budget reviews of intergovernmental and expert bodies. • Monitors expenditures and compares them with the approved budget; prepares adjustments as needed. • Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure: a) Correct objects of expenditure are charged. b) Availability of funds. • Assists in preparing budget performance submissions and finalizing budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. • Monitors the integrity of various financial databases. • Verifies the accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency between previous and new allotments. • Coordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues during the preparation of budget reports. • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. Claims: • Reviews, analyzes, and prepares payments to third parties and consultants. Treasury: • Monitors and reviews methods used to remit payments and investigates cases of non-receipt of payments. • Reviews and follows up on refunds from project partners and the application of funds. • Prepares payments and follows up on disbursements by the Cashier. • Creates receipts and deposits for all incoming funds. • Notifies payees about the status of payments. • Assists staff members, Fund Management Officers, and donors with queries related to payments and deposits. • Investigates complaints regarding non-receipt of funds. • Files and archives documents as required. General: • Drafts or prepares correspondence to respond to inquiries related to financial and budget matters. • Maintains and keeps up-to-date files. • May be responsible for providing guidance, training, and daily supervision, liaise with other general service staff in the area of responsibility. • Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment; Knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret, analyze and format data across the full range of finance and budget functions; Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems; Ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making; 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. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours 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.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is desirable. Supplemental training in accounting, finance or related field are desirable.

A minimum of seven (7) years progressive working experience in finance, budget, accounting or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in Global Environment Facility (GEF) project/grant management, budgeting, accounting, and financial management is desirable. Proven experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Systems Applications and Products (SAP) is desirable. 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. 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".

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment, such as a written test, which will be followed by a competency-based interview by phone or teleconference.

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