Budget Assistant

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations

موقع الوظيفة:

القاهرة - مصر

الراتب شهرياً: لم يكشف

تاريخ النشر: نُشرت قبل 6 ساعة

عدد الوظائف الشاغرة: 1 عدد الوظائف الشاغرة

سجل للتقديم

ملخص الوظيفة

FAO seeks gender geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture
Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application

Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at These qualificationsshould be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work character education military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAOs behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications assessment tests background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by withdrawing your application in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries please create a one-time registration with FAOs client support team for further assistance: IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

Organizational Setting

Guided by the Country Program Framework 2023 -2027 FAOs country programme in Egypt is aligned with country priorities as expressed in national strategies such as; VisionUpdated Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy and Action Plan (SADS-2030) National Water Resources Plan 2017-2037 Egypt National Climate Change Strategy-2050 and First Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (2022) National Food and Nutrition Strategy (2022-2030) Egypt National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (2018-2022) Programmer (2022) National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women 2030 Haya Karima Initiative (Decent Life Sustainable Rural Communities) 2019-2030 Nexus of Water Food and Energy (NWFE) Program and residential Initiative Bedaya A New Beginning for Human Building.

Through the support of various international donors FAO Egypt is implementing a growing portfolio of projects covering but not limited to; land and water enhancement agriculture production animal health climate change adaptation agrifood value chain development food security and nutrition and support to vulnerable rural and smallholder farmers. Further an expected pipeline of projects covering climate change adaptation natural resources management biodiversity restoration and risk reduction is expected. FAO Egypt also sits in various coordination mechanisms in the country in a strategic capacity as a technical lead for food systems and agriculture.

To deliver its program FAO Egypt is working with several line ministries such as Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ministry of Environment Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Health and Population Ministry of Social Solidarity Ministry of Water Irrigation and Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Reporting Lines

The Budget Assistant will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer/Head of Operations in FAO Egypt.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will support the effective monitoring and reporting of FAO Egypt budgetary resources. He/she will ensure quality transparency and consistency of data and processes within his/her area of responsibility and contributes to a smooth functioning of the work of the unit. He/she will use technical and analytical skills to analyze data and communicate their findings.

Tasks and responsibilities

Collect clean and organize budget data from internal FAO systems spreadsheets and supporting documents.
Perform data quality checks to ensure accuracy consistency and completeness of budget-related datasets.
Provide the necessary support to the review of expenditure transaction listings and financial reports to help identify errors or inconsistencies against approved budgets.
Maintain up-to-date documentation of budget data for analysis and reporting purposes.
Support the monitoring of project budgets and funding agreements to ensure timely initiation of calls for funds and compliance with financial conditions.
Assist in compiling inputs for budget forecasts.
Support the development of tools and visuals to facilitate results-based monitoring and evaluation.
Support the preparation of a budgetary performance dashboard for the office.
Collaborate with relevant teams in FAO Egypt to ensure timely and accurate availability of budget data.
Perform other duties as and when required consistent with the scope and level of the assignment.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

University degree in business administration finance economics or other related disciplines that involve substantial numerical and analytical work;
At least five (1) year of relevant experience in data analysis and budget-related support work;
Working knowledge (level C) in the English and Arabic languages;
National of Egypt.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Proficiency in data analysis data visualization and Microsoft Excel;
Ability to follow established procedures and data standards;
Ability to understand and work with budget data under supervision;
Good written and verbal communication skills for simple reporting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview meeting processing)
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment accreditation any residency or visa requirements and security clearances.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

FAO seeks gender geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal deviceFAO is committed to ...