Budget Officer

The Executive Director’s division (EDD)provides the technical vision and leadership through which country offices and technical divisions are supported in effectively delivering the General and European Programme of Work (GPW/EPW) and the related WHO Programme Budget. The division encompasses the functions of strategic and operational programme and resource management, resource mobilization, external relations and communications, support to governing bodies of the European Region and organization development, staff development and learning, and transformation. EDD has overall responsibility for the planning, execution, and evaluation of WHO programmes at the regional and country levels and for strengthening the alignment and joint work across the three levels of the Organization. It is also responsible for the management of corporate resources and the effective and efficient allocation of such resources to achieve the results laid out in the GPW/EPW. The purpose of the Programme and Resource Management (PRM) unit is to

• promote results-based management concepts and philosophies for effectiveness and efficiency across the EU Region,
• ensure the smooth conduct of the strategic planning process through the General Programme of Work, the biennial planning of the Programme Budget and the operational planning, resource allocation and technical monitoring, programme evaluation and statutory reporting,
• develop tools/mechanisms and a quality assurance framework for the above processes,
• support programme implementation including through the integrated PRM support help desk, technical monitoring, and capacity building,
• statutory and ad hoc reporting to regional and global governing bodies,
• ensure the technical coherence across EURO programmes to avoid duplication and to enhance synergies, and
• to give evidence-based support to senior management to ensure optimal delivery of planned products and services.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

To provide technical specialist input to regional strategic budget development and management with the overall aim of ensuring WHO/EURO’s strong accountability and transparency to its Member States for the implementation of its Programme Budget and use of WHO resources. This includes corporate budget development, organizational performance monitoring, assessment and reporting as well as building internal capacity and best practices.

• To supervise and manage a team of Technical Associates – PRM Support services in two different locations. Key duties: Supports the Budget and Resources Officer in the strategic and operational management and monitoring of the programme budget and programmatic implementation. Contributes to efficient and effective Programme Budget monitoring by reviewing and implementing budget revision requests through the workflow system and maintaining and monitoring the regional budget and funding reserves.
• Monitors budget implementation through supporting periodic regional budget reviews and conducting monthly monitoring exercises of the budgetary aspects of workplan and award management. Maintains effective partnerships with the technical programmes , country offices, and other counterparts for coordinating budget-related exercises throughout the region, such as budget development, budget reviews, releasing (and recalling) budget space and corporate flexible funds, distributing awards and other related.
• Supports WHO/EURO resource mobilization efforts by reviewing donor agreements and proposals, ensuring that they align with the Organization’s GPW and European programme of work and priorities.. Contributes with technical expertise and hands-on advice to statutory strategic and operational planning exercises, notably the programming, budgeting, and resource coordination aspects, including action required for biennium closure, when applicable.
• Supports the implementation of decisions regarding corporate resource allocation by ensuring that budgeting and funding is implemented in accordance with applicable rules. Ideates, organizes, coordinates and conducts (when necessary) training for budgeting and resource management and ad-hoc briefings for staff at all levels .
• Oversees and coordinates training provided by staff under his/her managerial oversight. Ensure effective and efficient delivery of PRM Support Services at the support desk through periodic review and amendment as necessary of work procedures and practices.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and monitoring of staff under his/her managerial oversightby setting clear work objectives, ensuring timely and effective performance reviews and feedback mechanisms, appropriate staff development and work engagement. Perform other duties as may be required within the scope and grade of the function.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: First university degree (bachelor’s level) in business, public administration, management, or related field from a recognized higher education institution.
• Desirable: Post graduate degree in one of the above-mentioned disciplines.

Experience

• Essential: At least 5 years of professional experience in the areas of budget planning, development and analysis in a results-based environment for a public, non-profit, or governmental organization. At least two years’ experience in implementing results-based budgeting methodologies and related reporting to governing bodies. Proven experience in handling large data sets for analyses of organizational performance. Experience in leading and/or managing diverse teams.
• Desirable: Experience in planning and budgeting within WHO, the United Nations, orother international organizations.

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French, Russian, German.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2403862