Overview
The Programme Associate, Finance, is responsible for Financial Management, Procurement and General Administrative Services within the Programme Division, primarily supporting the global Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) team.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring financial resources and reviewing project expenditures.
- Ensuring financial transactions comply with UNFPA rules and donor requirements.
- Preparing budgets, financial reporting, and budget modifications for donor-funded projects.
- Reviewing and processing invoices.
- Preparing Quantum requests and maintaining vendor payment records.
- Supporting and reviewing Implementing Partners' workplans and budgets.
- Maintaining a database of non-core global funds.
- Assisting in gathering financial and programmatic reporting information.
- Acting as a focal point for team procurement matters.
- Interpreting UN/UNFPA administrative rules and providing guidance to staff.
- Developing tools for monitoring administrative activities.
- Assisting in the general management of personnel and operations, including audit findings and staff development.
- Liaising and supporting staff operational requirements in personnel and travel administration.
- Managing and tracking consultancies.
- Acting as Directory Focal Person for staff and consultant profiles.
- Managing the team’s calendar and schedule of appointments.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in financial management and administration in the public or private sector is required.
- Experience in UN procurement and financial procedures is desirable.
Qualifications
- Completion of Secondary School Education with additional training in Finance, Procurement, Administration and Management is required.
- A first level university degree in business administration or public administration is desirable.
