FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER
Quick answer
The United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara is hiring an in-office Finance and Budget Officer in Laayoune to manage mission-wide budget preparation, financial administration, and reporting.
- Role
- FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER
- Organization
- United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)
- Location
- Laayoune, Western Sahara
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Finance & Administration
- Apply by
- 2026-06-17
The role
The United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) is seeking a Finance and Budget Officer (P3) to be based in Laayoune. The role involves managing budget preparation, administration, and financial reporting to ensure compliance with UN regulations. The successful candidate will provide substantive support to oversight bodies and manage financial performance across the mission. This is a temporary 6-month assignment focused on maintaining accurate accounting, forecasting, and internal control systems.
What you'll do
- Analyze and finalize cost estimates for staff and non-staff budget proposals.
- Monitor budget implementation and reallocate funds to ensure compliance with financial policies.
- Reconcile General Ledger accounts and investigate financial irregularities.
- Prepare financial performance reports and assist in the consolidation of financial statements.
- Provide expert advice on UN Financial Regulations and Rules to internal stakeholders.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s) in business administration, finance, or accounting.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or budget management.
- Demonstrated experience in Result Based Budgeting for a field-based mandate.
- Proven track record of supervising and managing a team in an international organization.
- Proficiency in financial systems and ERP modules, specifically SAP.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This position is a temporary 6-month assignment within the United Nations system.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is based in Laayoune and requires the incumbent to work in-office.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by June 17th.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in finance and budget management, including experience with ERP systems like SAP.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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