Director, Division of Budget Management

The Director of the Division of Budget Management is responsible for effective and efficient corporate budget administration, ensuring robust budget controls, monitoring and reporting. The Director provides strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders on all budget related matters covering the Organization, including Category I institutes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall implementation of the approved work programme for the Division, ensuring efficient work distribution, coordination of tasks, effective linkages, teamwork, communication and flow of information.
• Oversee operational organizational effectiveness of the Division and implement performance improvement practices as necessary.
• Develop and implement a methodology for budget forecasting to be used during the budget preparation phase; monitor and update budget assumptions on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate the preparation of the Programme and Budget document (C/5) in close consultation with relevant divisions and sectors.
• Ensure effective administration, monitoring and reporting on budget implementation; provide reports and analytical information to senior management and Governing Bodies to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure an effective risk management and control framework to support budget preparation and implementation; identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure efficient mechanisms for establishment, maintenance, and reporting of allotments, obligations and expenditures; oversee monthly reporting on allotment balances and expenditures.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders on budget matters; oversee development of training materials and delivery of trainings to Administrative Officers.
• Ensure compliance of budget administration with Financial Rules and Regulations.
• Ensure coherent interpretation and application of regulatory framework for correct execution of the integrated budget.
• Initiate review of budgetary policies, procedures and processes to support efficient budget management and strong internal controls.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in economics, finance, business administration or closely related disciplines.
• At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in accounting, finance, oversight or closely related fields, of which preferably 7 years acquired at the international level.
• Extensive experience in leading and overseeing the implementation of results-based budgeting (RBB) frameworks, including strategic planning, preparation of Programme and Budgets, establishment of organization-wide performance monitoring systems, and oversight of financial reporting practices and tools.
• Proven track record of managing and providing strategic direction to large, cross-functional and multicultural teams in complex organizational settings.
• Demonstrated experience in driving organizational change, strengthening governance frameworks, and aligning resources with institutional priorities and mandates.
• In-depth and authoritative knowledge of results-based management (RBM), enterprise risk management, and results-based budgeting methodologies, with demonstrated application at an organizational level in the public sector or international organizations.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to translate organizational vision into actionable programmes and measurable results.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and policy development skills, with the ability to produce high-level reports and briefs for senior leadership and governing bodies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships and foster collaboration across diverse, multicultural environments.
• Strong client- and service-orientation, with a focus on delivering impactful and sustainable results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital tools, including experience leveraging data and analytics for decision­ making.
• Excellent knowledge and drafting skills in one of the working languages of the Organization (English or French).
• Very good knowledge of ERP systems and tools in support of RBB/RBM.
• Strong understanding of UN or UNESCO policies, governance structures, processes and systems.
• Working knowledge of the second working language (English or French).
• Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

Skills

• Performance-Based Budgeting
• Strategic Planning
• Programme and budget preparation
• Performance Monitoring
• Financial Reporting
• Team Leadership
• Organizational Change Management
• Governance Framework Analysis
• Result-Based Management
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Strategic Decision Making
• Policy Development
• Report Drafting
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Customer Service Orientation
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Data Analytics
• ERP Systems
• UN Governance Knowledge
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration

Languages

English, French