Finance & Budget Assistant

About the role

The Finance & Budget Assistant will work in the Finance and Budget Section of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva. Reporting to the Finance Officer, the incumbent will support the preparation, monitoring and reporting of both regular and extra‑budgetary funding, ensuring compliance with UN policies and donor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Certifying Officer for assigned accounts and support budget preparation, revisions and cost estimates.
• Assist managers in developing resource requirements and Programme Budget Implication documents for Human Rights Council sessions.
• Monitor expenditures against approved budgets, prepare adjustments and analyse variances.
• Review requisitions for goods and services, ensuring correct charging and fund availability.
• Maintain the integrity of financial databases, verify data accuracy and coordinate with other finance staff.
• Perform periodic account reconciliations and prepare financial reports for donors and stakeholders.
• Validate payroll data, review and certify third‑party grant applications, and manage payments, disbursements and refunds.
• Support responses to audit queries and keep up‑to‑date with UN guidelines and intergovernmental recommendations.

Required profile

• Experience in finance and budget management, preferably within an international or UN context.
• Familiarity with UN financial rules, donor regulations and audit procedures.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a Finance Officer and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Strong analytical skills for monitoring expenditures and preparing performance reports.

Required skills