UN Treasurer (Chief of Service, Finance and Budget), D1

United Nations - UN Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget

Staff Closes 05 Aug 2026 28 days left

Overview

The UN Treasurer/Chief of Service is responsible for managing the financial resources of the United Nations, including banking and investment policies, and overseeing treasury operations.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develops banking and investment policies, rules and procedures.
  • Provides leadership and support to UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes.
  • Establishes, manages and maintains arrangements with commercial banks, Central Banks and multilateral institutions.
  • Develops strategies, policies and procedures for the investment of funds.
  • Develops procedures to facilitate Member States assessed and voluntary contributions.
  • Determines appropriate use of information technology for payments.
  • Leads and motivates a team of staff performing treasury functions.
  • Provides direction and guidance to various sections including Cashier, Global Banking Services, Investments, Risk and Compliance, and Health and Life Insurance.
Required Experience

A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in treasury and finance, including investments, cash management, banking, payments and foreign exchange in international markets, is required. A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial operational management at the international level, including supervision of investments is required. A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing relations with key stakeholders, such as member state representatives, monetary authority/central bank representatives is required. Experience in managing high-performing finance teams is required. Experience in accounting and budgeting is required. Experience with the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) electronic banking platform and electronic trading platforms, such as Bloomberg or similar, is required. Experience in working with other electronic banking platforms is desirable.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, business, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
English is required. English: UN Level III (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking).
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Initial period of one year.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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