Assistant Budget Officer – Fixed Term – Finance Department – West Bank

About the role

The Assistant Budget Officer will support the Finance Department of UNRWA's Field Office in the West Bank on a fixed‑term basis. Reporting to the Budget Officer (A‑16) and supervising a Senior Finance Assistant (A‑12), the incumbent will help ensure accurate budgeting, fund allocation, and financial reporting for field programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the supervisor on all matters related to the Field Budget, draft correspondence, and prepare reports on issues and recommended improvements.
• Review and verify the accuracy of programme budgets and external grant estimates, draft adjustments, and ensure compliance with UNRWA Finance Technical Instructions.
• Confirm availability of funds, raise transactions for budget allocation, and oversee end‑date project transactions.
• Train Field Programme and Department Administrative Officers on budget preparation tools and proper use of the Agency's FMIS.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly budget‑expenditure reviews, report significant variances, and adjust reserves as needed.
• Verify and raise obligation documents, reconcile obligation reports with budget and expenditure, and coordinate adjustments with Project Officers.
• Act as Officer in charge of the Budget Section in the absence of the supervisor.

Required profile

• Internal UNRWA candidate, Grade 14.
• Reports to the Budget Officer (A‑16) and directly supervises a Senior Finance Assistant (A‑12).
• Experience in budgeting, financial monitoring, and fund allocation within a UN or similar international organization.

Required skills

• Proficiency with UNRWA’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
• Familiarity with budget preparation tools and UNRWA Finance Technical Instructions.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to the humanitarian mission of UNRWA.
• Professional development within a large UN agency.