Associate Budget and Finance Officer

Details

Mission and objectives

MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Context

Assignment is with family (KINSHASA)

Task description

Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Chief Budget Officer (CBO), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks; • Participate in the mission’s budget formulation and cost control functions; • Contribute to the elaboration of resources requirements, review and analyse cost estimates and edit/draft staffing justifications; • Communicate effectively to provide advice and guidance on policies and procedures; • Review and edit variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures and prepare relevant documentation with respect to budget performance submissions; • Draft responses to budget issues raised by the Headquarters; • Administer allotment, monitor budget implementation and recommend reallocation of funds when necessary; • Review/Approve requisitions for goods and services; • Prepare monthly reports and conduct power point presentations on the status of allotments; • When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training. • Any other related duties as may be required.