Finance and Budget Assistant G6 Jobs at UNON – Multiple Positions – UN Jobs

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• Job Opening ID: 280398
• Job Network : Management and Administration
• Job Family : Finance
• Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
• Duty Station : NAIROBI
• Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
• Date Posted : Jul 3, 2026
• Deadline : Jul 10, 2026

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the respective office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), UN Resident Coordination System (RCS) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org).

These positions are located in the office of Budget and Financial Management Services (BFMS), Division of Administrative Services (DAS) and the Division of Operational Support, OnePayroll. Under the direct supervision of the Section or Unit Chiefs, the incumbents may perform the following duties:

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Finance & Budget Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Finance & Budget Assistants.)

A. Budget:

• May act as Certifying Officer on behalf of and in the absence of programme managers at offices outside of headquarters.
• Provides support with respect to the review, analyses and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions.
• Prepares supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements.
• Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
• Undertakes research and provides support to higher level Finance & Budget Officers with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.
• Monitors expenditures and compares with approved budget; prepares adjustments as necessary.
• Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.
• Assists in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Monitors integrity of various financial databases.
• Verifies accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data in previous allotments to new allotments issued.
• Co-ordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports.

B. Finance:

• Prepares, processes, and reviews complex and non‑routine accounting transactions independently, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable financial rules, regulations, and procedures; scrutinizes source documents for completeness, accuracy, validity, and proper authorization prior to processing.
• Investigates erroneous, incomplete, or rejected transactions and implements appropriate corrective accounting actions; initiates and processes journal vouchers to clear discrepancies and aged open items in Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP).
• Processes accounting adjustments and corrections in line with requests submitted by Clients and approved by the Supervisor.
• Conducts in‑depth analysis and reconciliation of suspense, clearing, payroll, and other general ledger accounts, ensuring timely clearance supported by complete documentation.
• Performs payroll analysis and data validation of simulation runs; and prepares payroll data for monthly mass upload files, including direct payroll deductions and payments of staff entitlements and benefits.
• Audits payroll payments and other financial transactions to verify accuracy of payments and adherence to staff rules, financial regulations, and relevant administrative issuances.
• Serves as approving officer for disbursements of staff entitlements and claims within delegated authority.
• Resolves routine and complex inquiries from clients independently and explains applicable procedures and requirements; provides authoritative information on pension contributions; and liaises with counterparts in finance, human resources, and insurance to ensure the accurate and timely resolution of issues.

C. General:

• Keeps up to date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures.
• Drafts or prepares correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant financial and budget matters.
• Provide guidance, training and daily supervision to other general service staff in the area of responsibility.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and the updating of information material.
• Provides supervision and on‑the‑job guidance, technical advice, and training to junior staff and new team members.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment. Knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data across the full range of finance and budget functions, including programme development and database management, claims and treasury operations. Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems. Shows initiative and analytical judgment by identifying inefficiencies in work processes, proposing practical and compliant solutions, and actively sharing best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall service delivery. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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.

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours 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.

• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Supplemental training in finance, administration, project management or related field is desirable.

Job – Specific Qualification

• A recognized accountancy qualification e.g. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA) is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two (2) years for candidates with a first-level University degree.
• Experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience focused on transaction-based payroll activities, or the administering of staff benefits and entitlements, including auditing staff earnings, deductions and separations is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of Staff Rules and Regulations and Financial Regulations, Rules and procedures of the United Nations or similar international organizations is desirable.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP), IFRS. IPSAS, and experience in Financial Statement Analysis is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required.
• The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages

Language	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
English	UN Level III	UN Level III	UN Level III	UN Level III

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

The minimum starting base salary for a Finance and Budget Assistant (G6) position at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is 273,065 KES per month (approximately $2,100 USD). Source: UN Talent

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