Job Description

Deadline for Applications

September 7, 2026

Hardship Level

A (least hardship)

Family Type

Family

Residential location (if applicable)

Grade

GS6

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

General Service

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

Target Start Date

2026-09-01

Standard Job Description

Finance Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Finance Associate is normally supervised by a more senior finance colleague who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues.

The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with bank officials to exchange information. The incumbent may supervise some support staff.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.
• Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.
• Advise and assist staff members, experts and consultants on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and authorize payments due for claims and services.
• Maintain liaison with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and participate in budget analysis and projections as required.
• Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.
• Verify that the financial transactions are correct and in accordance with UNHCR rules and procedures.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses

Accounting Business Administration, Finance

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

High level of IT affinity (MS Office applications, People Soft).

Desirable

Knowledge and work experience of Cloud ERP.

Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures.

Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position.

Functional Skills

FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other)

IT-Computer Literacy

IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile

This is a national position offered under a Fixed-term contract for an initial period of 1 year. Candidates applying to the position must be nationals of the Dominican Republic or Non-Dominicans should already reside in the country at the time of application with a valid work and residency permits which is required to be attached to the application. Candidates must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country.

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Levels of language knowledge:

A1-beginner,

A2-elementary,

B1-lower intermediate,

B2-upper intermediate,

C1-advanced/proficient,

C2-fluent

Candidates are required to indicate all languages they are familiar with, including their native language(s), and the corresponding proficiency level.

Candidates may be required to sit for a written test.

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on United Nations salaries, allowances and benefits, visit the International Civil Service Commission web portal at http://icsc.un.org as well as https://careers.un.org/payandbenefits-language=en

The selected candidate will be based at the UNHCR office in the Dominican Republic and will be responsible for ensuring that all financial activities are conducted in full compliance with UNHCR administrative instructions, policies, and UN regulations. The incumbent will provide comprehensive support across a broad range of operational functions, including finance, general administration, contract management, budgeting, travel coordination, and fleet management. Additionally, the role will involve contributing to other related tasks in line with established responsibilities and organizational priorities.

Key Competencies & Experience:

• The desired candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in budget and finance.
• It is highly desirable that the candidate demonstrates proven proficiency in financial systems (such as Cloud ERP, PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar), as well as experience in reviewing and preparing financial reports and supporting documentation.
• The ideal candidate should be highly organized, flexible, detailed-orientated, and stress resistant, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should also have a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Education & Technical Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in Finance or Economics is highly desirable.

Languages:

• Mandatory: Fluency in English and Spanish

Required competencies:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Technological Awareness
• Planning and Organizing

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

English

Spanish

Desired languages

Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Nature of Position:

Living and Working Conditions:

Additional Qualifications

Skills

FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other), IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Education

Certifications

Accounting - Other, Business Administration - Other, Finance - Other

Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness

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Additional Information

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Functional clearance

This position doesn't require a functional clearance