The UNDP Finance and Administrative Officer position for 2025 offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to sustainable development initiatives worldwide. In this full-time role, you will oversee financial management and administrative operations, ensuring the effective use of resources to support UNDP’s mission.
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As a Finance and Administrative Officer, you will work closely with project teams to manage budgets, implement financial controls, and streamline administrative processes. This position is ideal for individuals with strong financial acumen and a commitment to promoting effective governance and development practices. Join us in driving progress toward a more equitable and sustainable future!
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA
| Min. Education requirements | A professional accounting qualification from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy, and/or Advanced (Masters) University Degree in Finance and/or Accounting is required. A first level university degree in the above fields with and additional 2 years of experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degreeA professional accounting qualification from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy, and/or Advanced (Master’s) University Degree inFinance and/or Accounting is required. Candidates with professional accounting qualifications from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.Candidates with no professional accountancy qualifications, but with degrees that major in accountancy and/or finance must complete the Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP), if recruited.Candidates satisfying the two above criteria are exempted from undertaking the UNDP Advanced Accountancy and Finance Test (AAFT). Candidates with MBA or master’s in finance with no accountancy qualification but with relevant experience must successfully undertake the UNDP Advanced Accountancy and Finance Test (AAFT) to be eligible for shortlisting. |
| Min. years of relevant work experience | Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with a Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in providing financial and administrative management services, and/or managing staff and operational systems.Experience working withthe UN is an asset.Experience in implementing EU funded projects would be an asset.Good communication skills.Knowledge of UNDP procedures is an asset. |
| Required Skills | Demonstrated experience in administration and financial management, project management in development context.Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and web-based management systems such as ERP financials and database packages. |
| Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section | Experience in working with stakeholders in public sector development programs especially in capacity development is an asset.Experience in handling financial and reporting requirements in EU funded project(s), following EU reporting regulations and evidence collection including FAFA reporting requirement.Experience in working with international organizations and civil society organizations on elections or related field is desirable.Past work experience with a UN agency and/or international organization in Guinea Bissau is considered an asset.Experience in Financial ManagementExperience in Office Administration: |
| Required Language(s) | Fluency in English is required |
Travel:
The Administrative and finance Officer will be expected to travel to the regions when required by the project.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Ensures implementation of operational and administrative strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Full compliance of operational and administrative processes for project activities with UNDP and partner/donor (EU) rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control, proper design and functioning of administrative management system.
- Administer human resources activities for project staff in accordance with the rules & regulations of UNDP.
- Actively participate in discussions related to efficient and effective project implementation.
- Provision of inputs to preparation of administrative team results-oriented workplans.
- Liaise with the national counterpart on issues related to the project activities.
- Support the implementation of the project activities by undertaking missions to project implementation facilities to report progress, identify operational problems and solve by taking appropriate actions.
- Participate in internal control mechanisms for adherence to UNDP rules and regulations in contracts, assets, procurement and recruitment.
- Implementation of the control mechanism for administrative services, maintenance of administrative control records such as commitments and expenditures.
- Review, research, verification and reconciliation of a variety of data and reports ensuring accuracy and conformance with administrative rules and regulations; and initiation of corrective actions when necessary.
- Coordination with procurement covering the liaison with the service providers of flights.
- Coordination of assets management and / or custody list in the country office, timely preparation and submission of periodic inventory reports, coordination of physical verification of inventory items
