Assistant Budget Coordinator- Budget Coordination Unit, Grade 12

JOB DESCRIPTION

To assist in providing analysis and advice relating to the timing and framework for Budget preparation and overall coordination of the Budget process, including guidance to agencies and liaison with other central agencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the more senior officers in the Budget Coordination Unit to develop, promote and coordinate the implementation of an effective budget framework and timetable. The Assistant Budget Coordinator supports budget coordination through contributions to oral and written briefs, analysis and preparation of reports to Treasury Management and Ministers.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Assist in the preparation of advice for management, central agencies and the Minister on the framework, timetable and overall coordination of the preparation and execution of the annual budget.
• Assist in the planning of specific elements of the Budget process including: drafting and developing budget circulars, budget policies and budget rules for promulgation to Budget Operations Division staff and agencies; the formulation of timetables, the management of clearance processes and the documentation of each process, including the storage and retention of both electronic and hardcopy files.
• Ensure that planned activities are performed in accordance with the approved divisional work program.
• Assist in Athe coordination of quarterly budget reviews and the preparation of the National Budget Timetable and Budget Circulars.
• Assess budget proposals for increased funding received outside the annual budget and provide high quality briefing and draft correspondence to the Minister/Secretary/Deputy Secretary/First Assistant Secretary as required.
• Prepare briefs and draft responses to correspondences on budgetary matters.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Qualifications: A Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Economics from a recognised university or tertiary institution.
• Work experience: Prior work experience in a previous Accounting, Commerce or Economics role or a related field.
• Teamwork: Able to work well with colleagues, respond to requests in a timely manner and share relevant information with the Division, the Department and with other stakeholders. Contribute to identifying any team development needs and building the capacity and capability of the team.
• Workload and time management: Contribute to identifying team priorities, and share or allocate specific tasks within team and to ensure competing deadlines are met. Manage own tasks within this environment. Promote effective and efficient service delivery.
• Strategic and budget planning skills: Contribute, as required, to identifying divisional and department strategic goals and budget plans and assist in the preparation of related documentation to support the meeting of these strategic goals and budget plans, as necessary.
• Financial management: Ensure all expenditure, acquittals and other financial and commercial transactions strictly adhere to Departmental and Government-wide policies and/or legislation.
• Legislative knowledge: Establish knowledge about the range of Acts, laws and policies governing the work of this role and the Department of Treasury more broadly.
• Values: Demonstrate and practice high levels of integrity, honesty, accountability, respect and wisdom and accept responsibility for one's own actions at all times.
• Zero tolerance of any unethical activity or behavior: Must be a positive role model on ethical behavior for staff and demonstrate personal qualities of honesty, fairness and professionalism.
• Computing: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of email and internet, in the application of software such as MS Word and MS Excel to perform tasks, and in the creation of presentations using MS PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Work experience: Previous experience at an equivalent level of employment with similar levels of responsibility.
• Technical: A demonstrated knowledge/understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and related applications and a knowledge/understanding of the following legislation, policies and systems: o Public Finance (Management) Act and related instructions o Organic Law on Provincial & Local Level Governments o Public Service (Management) Act and General Orders o Public Service Policies on Accounting, Procedures and Systems o Government Accounting Systems o Appropriation Acts.

This is a Short-Term National Contract Engagement

All Applications Must be Submitted to [email protected]

Application Closing Date: Monday, August 10th 2026

We will not accept any application after 4:06 on the Closing Date

Ensure that Supported Documents are Attached with Your Applications

Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted, if you do not hear from us consider yourself unsuccessful.