The Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget (OPPFB) provides strategic policy leadership in all areas of management through a clear, integrated global management strategy and policy framework. It will

• Lead the formulation of the annual programme plan in order to secure its approval by Member States
• Secure financing for the resources required for mandated programmes and activities, including field operations, as well as resources required for the Organization’s expenses
• Ensure the prudent stewardship of funds, aiming at further improving the quality of financial statements
• Ensure the efficient and effective administration and management of resources, as well as global asset management in the Secretariat

The Office of Human Resources will champion, drive, and support a results-oriented and risk-aware culture of continuous learning and accountability by:

• shaping an enabling organizational culture in the United Nations Secretariat
• improving and enhancing the development, implementation, application and coordination of human resources management strategies, policies and programmes
• enabling the development of a competent, diverse, adaptable and healthy workforce with the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, giving due regard to geographic representation and gender balance

A new dedicated capacity in business transformation and accountability (BTA) brings together various functions dedicated to monitoring and strengthening performance and accountability across the Organization. BTA provides expertise in analytics, result-based management and risk management, and enterprise-wide project management through:

• ongoing analysis of enterprise data to enable a constant feedback loop for continuous learning and improvement and provide a more holistic view of performance overall
• enterprise-level guidance for managers in the global implementation of results-based management and proactive risk management to improve outcomes and reduce overall risk, while the proper exercise of delegated authority and effective self-evaluation ensures greater accountability in decisions
• alignment of the Secretariat’s business model on an ongoing basis with evolving mandates and fast-changing operational environments, with standardized project management ensuring better alignment and support for more innovation and organizational transformation