Question 1

What are the core responsibilities of the Finance and Budget Assistant at the UN ECA?

Accepted Answer

The Assistant is responsible for supporting budget preparation, monitoring expenditures against approved budgets, reconciling General Ledger accounts, and providing technical support for SAP-Umoja funds management.

Question 2

What experience and software skills are required for this UN finance position?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must have 7 years of experience in finance, budget, or accounting (reduced to 5 years if holding a university degree). Specific hands-on experience with SAP-Umoja, BI reporting, and Umoja Analytics is strictly required.

Question 3

What is the contract duration and eligibility requirement for this G-6 role?

Accepted Answer

This is a temporary assignment for an initial period of 6 months. It is subject to local recruitment, meaning applicants must already be authorized to work in the duty station of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.