FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Department of Economic and Social Affairs · NEW YORK · G-6 · Apply by October 17, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Capacity Development Programme Management Office (CDPMO) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). CDPMO provides full financial and administrative support with respect to the management of DESA's capacity development programmes and projects, including the Regular Programme of Technical Cooperation, the Development Account and all extra-budgetary funding. CDPMO also provides financial and administrative support to the Junior Professional Officers Programme of the UN Secretariat. The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Finance and Budget Officer and the overall guidance of the Senior Finance Officer. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Finance and Budget Officer and the overall guidance of the Senior Finance Officer, the incumbent is responsible for the following: Budget and Finance: - 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 managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions. - Undertakes research and…