Budget Assistant

About the role

The United Nations Office at Geneva is seeking a Budget Assistant to support the Programme Planning and Budget Section. Reporting to a Finance & Budget Officer, you will contribute to the preparation, monitoring and reporting of programme budgets and related financial processes.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the review, analysis and preparation of programme plans and budget revisions.
• Prepare narrative and tabular supporting documents for cost estimates and budget proposals.
• Research and support higher‑level officers in budget reviews of intergovernmental and expert bodies.
• Monitor expenditures, compare them with approved budgets and prepare necessary adjustments.
• Contribute to budget performance submissions and variance analysis.
• Maintain the integrity of financial databases and verify data consistency.
• Support staffing table administration, allotment issuance and cost‑recovery mechanisms.
• Assist in grant creation, voluntary contribution monitoring and donor reporting.
• Process requisitions, pre‑commitments and commitments in the UMOJA system.

Required profile

• Experience in budget preparation, financial analysis and reporting within an international or public‑sector environment.
• Familiarity with UN financial procedures and budgeting cycles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with finance and budget teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the UMOJA financial system.
• Strong knowledge of financial databases and data validation.
• Budget analysis and cost‑estimation skills.
• Preparation of financial documentation, including narratives and tables.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious international organization.
• Professional development within the United Nations system.
• Collaborative and multicultural work environment.