Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Budget Unit within the Mission Support Services in the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The position is based in Tunis, Tunisa.

Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief Budget Unit, the Finance and Budget Assistant may be responsible for the following duties:

1. Assists in the review, analysis and preparation of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of mission's resourcing requirements such as staff and non-staff requirements, including programmatic aspects.
2. Assists with the review of justification for resource requirements for budget submissions in coordination with relevant Sections/Offices on related issues during preparation of the budget proposals.
3. Assists in monitoring extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
4. Monitors budget implementation/expenditures and assists with the reallocation and re-deployment of funds as necessary.
5. Verifies accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data in previous allotments to new allotments issued.
6. Prepares budget performance submissions and provides support with the finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
7. Drafts or prepares correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to budgetary and financial matters.
8. Assists in the maintenance of fixed asset register, as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Sound knowledge of financial principles and practices; Ability to independently conduct research and analysis, formulate options and present conclusions and recommendations; 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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors 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.

Desired Candidate Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical or vocational certificate in accounting, finance, budget or related fields is required.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in International Organizations or in the private sector in accounting, budgeting and financial management or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5 for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• Expertise in working with spreadsheets and in modules of SAP is required.
• Experience in monitoring financial transactions and identifying and analyzing trends in line with IPSAS is required.
• English and Arabic are required.