Budget Specialist

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Description

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• Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of budget for Regional and Subregional Offices in Latin America (RLC-SLM-SLC). This work requires in-depth analysis and interpretation of relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintains a wide range of contacts with managers, staff, and stakeholders inside and outside the Regional Office. 
• Collaborates closely with staff across FAO LAC, ensuring the quality and consistency of budgeting support services.
• Works autonomously, showing a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the regular Programme activities of the Offices. 
• Leads proactively the coordination and provision of the budget support services for the successful achievement of the FAO LAC mandate.
• Advise on the process of allocation and monitoring of Regular Programme funds in LAC.
• Conforms the Budget Sub stream of the Support Services Stream.

• University degree in administration, financial management or budget management. 
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in budget management, finance management or related areas.
• Working knowledge – proficient (level C) of Spanish and limited knowledge (Intermediate-Level B) of English. 

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.
• Work experience supporting and advising strategic direction, management and priority setting in an international environment.
• Working knowledge – proficient (level C) of English is an asset.
• Experience working in a developing regional and country context, desirable in a strategic policy capacity and institutional relations with the UN, other international organizations, and governments.
• Experience in UN inter-agency collaboration and coordination is an asset.

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