UNECA Budget Assistant Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now UNECA Budget Assistant Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – UNECA is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Budget Assistant. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) was established in 1958 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council to encourage economic cooperation among its member states (the nations of the African continent) following a recommendation of the United Nations General Assembly. It is one of five regional commissions.
UNECA Budget Assistant Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Budget Assistant
- Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
- Job Opening ID: 271400
- Job Family: ACC
- Category and Level: Consultants, CON
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Posted Date: February 02, 2026
- Application Deadline: February 08, 2026
- Official Website: www.uneca.org
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is located in Budget Unit in Finance and Budget Section in the Division of Administration in Economic Commission for Africa. The Finance & Budget Assistant usually reports to the Head of the Unit or to a Finance & Budget Officer.
Budget: 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 the Unit Chief in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
- Assists in the preparation of the annual programme budget for all sources of funds
- Undertakes monitoring and periodic reporting of the regular budget for the assigned portfolio
- Provides quality and innovative services to clients by providing technical support on Umoja funds management issues and other budgetary matters
- 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, analysing 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.
- Prepares request to Controller’s Office on redeployment of funds and to Finance section on movement of funds
- Records in Umoja system inputs on direct disbursement and miscellaneous document.
- Reviews data on monthly staffing table
- Process fund distribution received from HQ and input allotment advice in Umoja System
- Produces budget reports on a regular basis and on ad-hoc basis using Business Intelligence
- Drafts report and memos to clients and to the Committees
- Analyses data to identify budget trends Any other duty as and when required.
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.
- Assists and collaborates with Budget Unit team members and cover for staff on leave
- Performs other budget and administrative duties, as and when assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of Seven years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services, or related area.
- Experience in SAP-Umoja, BI reporting and Umoja Analytics is desirable
- Experience in budgeting and analyzing financial reports is desirable.
- Experience in using and applying the UN Financial Rules and Regulations is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS before February 08, 2026. For more details CLICK HERE.
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