Special Tribunal for Lebanon Budget Officer

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term appointment of one year duration limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). This appointment and any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief of Administration, the Budget Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•Preparation of the proposed budget of the Tribunal; •Plan, coordinate and review data with respect to budget proposals and prepare cost estimates in terms of staff and non-staff requirements; •Provide support and advice to managers with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions; •Review and make appropriate recommendations with respect to the finalization of the proposed budget and performance reports; •Takes part in the presentation of the budget proposals to the Management Committee; •Financial control of programme budgets, extra-budgetary and trust fund activities; •Manage/issue allotment advices, including redeployment of funds when necessary; •Monitor expenditure to ensure they remain within the approved levels; •Administer and monitor extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures; •Prepare budget performance reports; •Monitor variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures; •Act as certifying officer to ensure that proposed obligations and expenditures are in accordance with budgets and established regulations and rules. •Review and analyze administrative procedures to ensure efficiency of budgetary controls and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of related procedures, recommending changes and/or modifications when necessary.

COMPETENCIES:

•Communication - Proven ability to write in a clear concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with financial counterparts and substantive offices.

•Professionalism - Proven conceptual analytical and evaluative skills and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations. A complete, in-depth grasp of financial principles and practices.

•Planning and Organizing - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.

•Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

•Technological awareness - Solid computer skills including proficiency in Excel. Knowledge of other software applications (such as databases) and UN financial systems would be desirable.

•Commitment to Continuous Learning - Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Education: University degree, preferably in business administration, finance, or directly related area; or a relevant combination of academic qualification and experience in an area such as budget/finance. Documented equivalent combination of relevant experience and formal education may be considered appropriately.

•Work Experience: Minimum 9 years of progressively responsible experience in the area of budget administration or finance with greater independence and decision making authority for complex budgets. Possession of an advance university degree in a relevant field may be considered in substitution of years of experience.

•Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For this post proficiency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of the other official languages is an asset.

How to apply:
1.Go to https://apps.stl-tsl.org/phfonline.

2.Register, if you have not done so. Note down your log-on id (email address) and password.

3.You'll get an activation email; activate your account following instructions in the email.

4.Log-in using your log-on id and password.

5.Completely fill out your Personal History Profile.

6.Click on the link for General Service Vacancies, Professional Vacancies or Field Service Vacancies.

7.Select the vacancy which you would like to apply for. 6. Click on the "Apply" button.

8.Fill out your cover letter.

9.Click on the check box which says "I Certify that the statements made by me in answer to the foregoing questions are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made on a Personal History Profile or other document requested by the Organisation renders me liable to termination or dismissal". Once you do that the "APPLY" button becomes visible.

10.Click on the "Apply" button to complete your application.

11.Once you have applied for a vacancy, an automatic email will be sent to you confirming your application.

12.For the full instructions, please go to https://apps.stl-tsl.org/PHFOnline/Help/HowToApply.aspx.

It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.

Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.