The Position:

The Finance Associate delivers quality financial services to internal and external clients, applying relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. You will provide reliable transactional and monitoring support to the Country Office and UNFPA-supported projects, ensuring compliance with established financial regulations and procedures.

You will report directly to the International Operations Manager.

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 who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and 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:

You will contribute to the efficient management of financial resources of the Country Office by processing financial transactions, maintaining financial records, supporting budget monitoring, and assisting with financial reporting and compliance activities.

The role ensures financial transactions are accurate, properly documented, and aligned with approved budgets and UNFPA rules.

You would be responsible for:

1. Provide support to Country Office Management of Financial resources: 

• • Assists in the management of the Country Office budget by supporting budget formulation, monitoring expenditures, and preparing routine budget revisions as required.
  • Prepares and monitors the administrative budget and ensures financial transactions are in accordance with UNFPA financial rules and procedures. Identifies internal control issues and supports implementation of corrective actions.
  • Monitors implementation of the institutional budget and brings discrepancies or required adjustments to the attention of the supervisor.
  • Maintains an effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up, and processes financial transactions in an accurate and timely way;
  • Processes payments in Quantum after verification of supporting documents, correct usage of the chart of accounts and budget availability.
  • Participates in year-end closure activities and assists in the preparation of financial statements, which requires regular liaison with HQ and prompt response to queries raised. 
  • Reconciles CO balance sheet accounts, including staff receivables, VAT and petty cash, ensuring regular follow-up and timely clearance of discrepancies.
  • Works closely with UNDP CO to ensure efficient processing of UNFPA financial transactions
  • Review all financial /transactions entered in Quantum to ensure proper use of chart of accounts
  • Monitors corporate dashboards and completes monthly and quarterly financial accountability checklists, following up on identified issues.
  • Selects and enters financial data from a variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data, and ensuring that expenditures are in accordance with UNFPA Rules and procedures and are in line with the project document;

  • Drafts routine correspondence to verify data, answers queries and obtains additional information on financial transactions, as required\

    
    

    2. Supports Country Office management of Programme Delivery:

    
    
  
  
• • Assists in monitoring of programme financial performance for all core and non-core resources by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/results. Highlights potential over- or under-expenditure issues to the supervisor.
  • Maintains tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of programme and project budgets, coordinates compilation of financial data and provides accurate and up-to-date financial information to HQ and other stakeholders as required.
  • Supports the implementation of corporate financial systems and applications and assists programme staff in their proper use.
  
  

• 3.  Supports the management of the National Execution programme 

  
  
  • Applies financial policies and procedures, particularly relating to NEX and provides routine guidance to staff. Strives to identify ways in which programme financial needs can be met within existing policies;
  • Monitors the status of the Operating Fund Accounts and follows up on timely clearance of expenditures, and brings issues to the attention of the supervisor. 
  • Participates in HACT assurance activities and supports spot checks as required.
  • Prepares quarterly OFA/FACE reconciliations for all Implementing Partners.
  • Assists in the preparation of HACT audit  documents and follows up on audit action plans
  • Supports processing of programme/project inputs under national execution arrangements in accordance with established procedures.
  
  

• 4. Supports the financial Management of Common services activities

  
  
  • Reviews common services charges and prepares related documentation for the supervisor’s review.
  • Assists in preparation of material for common system activities relating to common services and premises, cost recovery, privileges and immunities, entitlement and salary surveys, security, etc.
  • Act as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) in the International Operations Manager's (IOM) absence, overseeing and directing administrative / Procurement tasks.
  
  

• 5. Others duties 

  
  
  • Maintains the Finance Unit filing system and other financial records and documents;
  • Carries out any other duties as assigned by the International Operations Manager.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Completed Secondary/High school Level Education is required with 6  years of Exp or a first-level bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration is required  with 3 years of exp 
• Qualified Professional Accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CA is desirable

Knowledge and Experience: 

• • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with Completed Secondary/High school Level Education or 3 years with bachelordegree  in finance-related experience - accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, etc.;
  • Experience in UN financial rules and ERP systems (e.g.,  Oracle cloud, SAP , etc..) is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheets and computerized accounting systems is required.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to organize effectively, work under pressure with attention to detail, precision and accuracy
  • Dedication to UN principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different national backgrounds.
  • Experience in the above areas with international organizations will be an asset;
  
  

Languages: 

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required 

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 financial resources
• Managing data
• Managing documents, correspondence and reports
• Managing information and work flow
• Planning, organizing and multitasking
• Supporting financial data analysis

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. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

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.