Education
Education (Qualifications):
Essential:

An advanced degree; or a first level university degree with qualifying experience (minimum 2 years) in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Public Administration or related area; equivalent specialised training combined with 6 years practical experience may also be considered in lieu of a first degree;
Practical knowledge of the principles of programme and budget planning and management, and proven experience developing programme and extra-budgetary project plans and proposals;
Knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM) and UN financial procedures and accounting standards.

Desirable: Knowledge of internal control frameworks.

Knowledge and Experience
Experience:
Essential:

Progressively responsible experience in the fields of project management, budget preparation and financial administration in a national and/or international environment.
Experience in programme and project planning, notably related to extra-budgetary resource management.
Desirable:

Experience in the use of computerised accounting and ERP systems would be an advantage;
Work experience in the UN Common System and familiarity with IPSAS principles would be an asset.