Job Description

The Position:

The Finance Analyst provides financial management support to ensure the effective planning, monitoring, and utilization of UNFPA resources in compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The position supports programme implementation through financial analysis, guidance, Implementing Partner financial management, and assurance activities. The Finance Analyst reports directly to the International Operations Manager and works closely with programme staff to ensure effective operational support.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results

Job Purpose:

The Finance Analyst contributes to the effective management of UNFPA resources in the area of financial management. S/he will be responsible for providing support and guidance by administering and executing a variety of professional and technical financial transactions and processes, applying theoretical skills and thorough knowledge of organizational goals, objectives, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to complete the tasks. The Finance Analyst is reporting directly to the IOM and serves as the deputy to the IOM in his absence to ensure that operational support to the programme implementation is unhindered. S/he works in collaboration with the IOM and Management Support Unit to ensure that CO financial resources are planned and utilized according to established work plans and in addition ensures efficient management of UNFPA’s funding support to the Implementing Partners. S/he also supports in the implementation of HACT assurance activities and IP Assessment. The Finance Analyst facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by ensuring timely and effective support in achieving results. S/he ensures and guides the appropriate application of financial systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.

You would be responsible for:

• Support the monitoring of the budget implementation for Regular Budget and other resources in close collaboration with program unit. Address budgetary issues within the concerned program units, ensure the appropriate budgetary control and provide relevant information requested.
• Integrates financial policies and procedures and provides guidance and training to staff and project managers. Strives to identify ways in which programme financial needs and can be met within existing policies.
• Monitor the financial dashboard to ensure compliance, quality, and effectiveness of timely financial recording.
• Ensure that CO Financial Accountability Checklists are completed and subsequent certification by the Head of Office is done as per the deadlines.
• In line with the Organizations' policy, direct the establishment and implementation of adequate internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial transactions.
• Act as work plan manager for the Operational budget ensuring that financial transactions are in compliance with regulations, rules, policies and procedures, and are fully in line with the approved projects, and ensure that financial resources are fully and properly utilized.
• Manage the HR budget by Preparing monthly financial report (budget and utilization) including all funding resources to monitor the utilization rate and ensure full compliance with the approved positions per project and ensure accuracy of charging account and project period. Prepare salary projection and utilization report to be shared with the senior management for decision making.
• Develop and update a suitable financial tracking tool to ease tracking of financial performance of the CO and facilitate timely corrective actions by program and IP managers
• Quality assurance and advisory roles in the area of HACT including the monitoring of the OFA aging, financial review of the eFACEs before invoicing, ensures the effective financial recording and compliance with cash transfer to IPs policy, and processes financial transactions in and accurate and timely way. Monitor the status of the spot-checks and advise on actions. Lead the coordination of the audit and micro-assessment plan to be conducted by the audit firm.
• In collaboration with HQ and other UN agencies, serve as the focal point for HACT management and coordinate the implementation of Assurance Plan activities within established timelines, ensuring effective coordination and communication between auditors and Implementing Partners (IPs).
• Act as the primary focal point for the Business Operations Strategy (BOS) Common Finance Service, ensuring effective coordination with HQ and other UN agencies. Oversee and facilitate the smooth implementation of the UNFPA preposition, providing guidance, alignment, and follow-through across all relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze financial transactions, accounting reports and reconciliation of accounts to ensure accurate and current financial information for applicable compliance. Contribute to the review of the donor financial reporting in collaboration with program/Finance focal points, before submission to HQ. for approval. And act as focal point for communication with HQ finance branch for all financial queries.
• Ensure systematic follow-up on IP audit and spot-check recommendations, facilitating their effective implementation. Address and resolve identified issues promptly to prevent recurrence of findings.
• Supervise the finance unit ensuring proper mechanism for timely and compliant process of all financial transactions to ensure that UNFPA financial rules, policies and guidelines are followed, oversee all aspects of Year-end-Closure exercise for timely completion of key activities.
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior finance staff within the unit to strengthen their technical capacity, ensure effective performance of assigned responsibilities, and promote adherence to UNFPA financial rules, policies, procedures, and internal control mechanisms.
• Ensure the provision of regular refresher training and capacity-building sessions for Implementing Partners (IPs) to address frequent staff turnover, maintain continuity of financial management practices, and strengthen compliance with UNFPA policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Perform any other tasks as may be required by the International Operations Manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration with a focus on Finance, Economics, Public Financial Management, or a related discipline.

• Preferred additional qualifications (given the tasks):Professional certification in accounting/finance is highly desirable, such as:

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience of relevant finance field is required; relevant finance experience at the UN or international organizations is desirable.

• Knowledge of UN financial regulations, IPSAS, HACT, donor reporting, and internal controls would be an advantage.

• Familiarity with UN/UNFPA software, including ERP tools (e.g. Quantum & Quantum+ including Power BI, UNAll, ). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to organize, analyze, and visualize data for reporting and learning purposes.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English and Arabic is required. Proficiency in French is desirable for Chad Corridor

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Managing the organization’s resources
• Developing ICT standards and applications
• Managing data, information and workflow

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

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Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.