UN ECA Senior Budget Assistant Vacancy 2026 – 2 Positions | G-7

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is recruiting two Senior Budget Assistants at the G-7 level in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The positions are located within the Budget Unit of the Finance and Budget Section, under the Administration and Conference Management Division. The deadline to apply is September 9, 2026.

Vacancy Overview

• Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
• Job Title: Senior Budget Assistant
• Number of Positions: 2
• Job Opening ID: 283335
• Job Network: Management and Administration
• Job Family: Finance
• Category and Level: General Service and Related Categories, G-7
• Recruitment Type: Position Specific Job Opening
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
• Application Deadline: September 9, 2026
• Recruitment: Local recruitment

Organizational Setting

The position is located within the Budget Unit of the Finance and Budget Section, under the Administration and Conference Management Division (ACMD) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

The Administration and Conference Management Division provides management support in areas including human and financial resources, facilities, supply chain, publications, conference services, and information technology.

The Senior Budget Assistant typically reports to the Head of the Unit and a Finance and Budget Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Formulation

The Senior Budget Assistant will:

• Review, analyze, and assist in preparing programme plans and revisions.
• Review and assist in finalizing cost estimates for staff and non-staff requirements.
• Ensure budget proposals comply with programme plans and legislative mandates.
• Act as Certifying Officer on behalf of, and in the absence of, programme managers at offices outside headquarters.
• Assist managers in developing resource requirements for budget submissions.

Budget Monitoring

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting research and supporting higher-level Finance and Budget Officers with budget reviews.
• Providing input into the preparation of allotments and appropriations, including fund redeployment when necessary.
• Monitoring budget implementation and expenditures and recommending fund reallocations where required.
• Reviewing requisitions for goods and services to verify expenditure classifications and availability of funds.
• Monitoring extra-budgetary resources, agreements, and cost plans for compliance with applicable regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assisting with budget performance submissions and reports.
• Analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Monitoring the integrity of financial databases.
• Verifying the accuracy and consistency of financial input data.
• Coordinating with finance and budget staff during the preparation of budget reports.

Financial Control and Compliance

The role also involves:

• Analyzing complex or unusual accounting transactions and difficult claims.
• Reviewing and reconciling clearing accounts and investigating erroneous or invalid entries.
• Auditing accounting transactions, including payroll, education grants, final payments, income tax returns, and travel claims.
• Reviewing reports and consolidating accounts of offices outside headquarters.
• Preparing worksheets and account analyses.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements for various funds and accounts.
• Approving payment and journal vouchers for various claims and payments in accordance with applicable rules and control procedures.
• Providing guidance and training to staff on transaction processing and the use of financial systems.
• Supervising other general service staff when required.
• Preparing memoranda and responding to queries from staff, auditors, and counterparts in offices away from headquarters.

Other Duties

The Senior Budget Assistant will also:

• Keep up to date with documents, reports, guidelines, financial regulations, and professional publications relevant to programme and peacekeeping budgets.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare correspondence concerning financial and budget matters.
• Provide guidance, training, and daily supervision to other general service staff within the area of responsibility.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, presentations, and reports for planning, decision-making, knowledge management, and information sharing.
• Assist with visualizations and updating information materials such as web pages or brochures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism

• Knowledge of and ability to apply financial rules, regulations, and procedures in the UN environment.
• Ability to extract, interpret, analyze, and format data across finance and budget functions.
• Knowledge of programme development and database management, claims, and treasury operations.
• Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems.
• Demonstrated professional competence and mastery of the subject matter.
• Ability to meet commitments, observe deadlines, and achieve results.
• Ability to remain calm when faced with difficult problems or stressful situations.
• Commitment to gender equality and equal participation of women and men.

Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Listens and responds appropriately.
• Asks questions to clarify information.
• Adapts language, tone, style, and format to the audience.
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping others informed.

Technological Awareness

• Keeps abreast of available technology.
• Understands the applicability and limitations of technology in the workplace.
• Applies technology appropriately to work tasks.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new technology.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an advantage.

Job-Specific Qualification

No specific job-related qualification is listed.

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, administrative services, or a related field is required.
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is desirable.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word-processing applications is desirable.
• Experience in results-based budgeting, including budget formulation, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, is desirable.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and develop evidence-based recommendations is desirable.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required.

The United Nations Secretariat's working languages are English and French. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Required English Level

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a substantive assessment, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment under United Nations Staff Rule 4.4.

Applicants for General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations at the duty station where the position is located.

Applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for expenses associated with relocation. Locally recruited staff are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

The United Nations encourages applications from qualified female candidates and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Applicants should follow all instructions provided through the Inspira recruitment platform and ensure that their candidate profile and application information are complete and accurate.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply online through the United Nations Inspira recruitment system.

Job Opening ID: 283335

Application Link:

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Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and well before the deadline.

Application Deadline: September 9, 2026

Important Notice

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, or training. Applicants should not provide bank-account information in response to recruitment requests claiming to represent the United Nations.

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