Finance and Budget Assistant (Temporary)

About the role

The Finance and Budget Assistant will support the Finance and Budget Section of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, operating under the Chief of Finance and Budget Section and direct supervision of the Finance Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review and analysis of medium‑term plans, budget proposals and cost estimates for staff and non‑staff requirements.
• Monitor expenditures against approved budgets, prepare adjustments, and reconcile accounts, ensuring compliance with UN financial rules and regulations.
• Review requisitions for goods and services, verify data integrity in financial databases, and prepare periodic financial reports to donors.
• Support the preparation of budget performance submissions, variance analysis, and monthly financial reporting for HQ and field presences.

Required profile

• Minimum seven years of experience in finance, budgeting or related fields (reduced to five years with a university degree).
• At least three years of experience within the United Nations Common System is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UN financial rules, regulations and procedures.
• Fluency in English (required) and French (desirable) at UN Level III and II respectively.

Required skills

• Experience using ERP systems, preferably Umoja.