Vacancy Notice No. 2007/080
Position and Grade: Budget Analyst (P-3)
Organizational Unit: Programme and Budget Section
Division of Budget and Finance
Department of Management
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Issue Date: 6 December 2007
Application Deadline: 21 January 2008
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting
The Division of Budget and Finance, part of the Department of Management, is responsible for the financial management of the Agency and is divided into five sections.

The Programme and Budget Section, one of the five sections comprising the Division of Budget and Finance, is divided into three units. Each unit is responsible for specific Major Programmes and participates in the timely and accurate preparation of the Agency's results-based programme and budget documents, as well as monitoring the day-to-day implementation of the budget.

The Budget Analyst reports to the Head of one of the three units. Each unit team consists of 1-2 professionals and 3-5 support staff.

Main purpose
The Budget Analyst analyses budget proposals for completeness, correctness and conformity with the programme; advises programme managers on the entire programme and budgetary process, from planning to implementation and reporting; provides guidance to programme managers to facilitate the implementation of the budget; and prepares financial reports.

Role
The Budget Analyst participates in budgeting and monitoring assigned Major Programme(s) by analysing and interpreting cost and programme data, preparing reports, coordinating and cooperating with programme managers to ensure the correctness of financial information and the application of consistent financial rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Partnerships
Close relationships are necessary with administrative staff and programme managers to discuss interpretation and the correctness of Departmental proposals and to assist Departments during all phases of the programme and budget process.

The Budget Analyst engages with the unit Head and Section Head on the status of assignments, and builds strong relationships with other staff in the Division to review data and implement the programme and budget process, as well as with counterparts in other UN organizations for policy and best-practice comparisons.

Functions / Key Results Expected
  • Carry out studies and analyse and apply their results in the budgeting process in order to contribute to the preparation of the Agency's programme and budget documents.
  • Consult with and provide guidance to programme managers and their staff on the complete programme and budgetary process, including implementation, to ensure that the concepts, financial policies, rules and regulations are understood and correctly applied.
  • Contribute back-up information and documentation for programme and budget briefings and for the compilation of various reports required by Member States and the UN system.
  • Carry out special financial studies or analyses and make appropriate recommendations on the application of the results.
  • Review the work of budget assistants for accuracy and correctness.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Effectiveness in developing accounting policies, procedures and new programmes.
  • Ability to provide technical leadership in overseeing the work of more junior staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
  • Advanced computer skills, including spreadsheet and database applications; experience in the operation of complex computerized accounting systems.
  • Proven and sustained communication, verbal and written skills, including the ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations on key issues by clearly formulating positions on issues, presenting options concisely conveying the maximum necessary information, and making and defending recommendations.
  • Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
  • Ability to interact effectively with managers and staff from different parts of the organization.

Education, Experience and Language Skills
  • University (or equivalent) degree in business administration, accounting or finance, or a closely related field.
  • Five years of working experience in budget and/or accounting, including at the international level.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an advantage.

Remuneration
The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $51 395 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $35 977*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance.

How to apply to the IAEA

* Subject to change without notice

Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.