Finance Associate, FTA, GS-6, East Jerusalem

UNDP•Picayune, MS

About The Position

The Finance Associate delivers effective financial advice and services to internal and external clients, providing finance-related guidance to the Country Office and UNFPA-supported projects. The role supports effective management of UNFPA programme activities in population and development, reproductive health, and gender. Applying knowledge of UNFPA financial rules, guidelines, and processes, the Finance Associate interprets procedures with a client-oriented, results-focused approach and advises programme and project staff on maximizing the impact of financial resources. The position reports to the Operations Manager/Operations Specialist or Administrative Associate Specialist and works closely with the UNFPA team based in Jerusalem and Gaza. The role may supervise administrative and clerical staff at the Country Office.

Requirements

Completed secondary-level education.
Six years of relevant experience in administration, finance, or office management.
Proficiency in current office software applications, web-based management, and ERP financial systems.
Fluency in English and Arabic.

Nice To Haves

First-level university degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration, or a similar discipline.
Knowledge of Hebrew.

Responsibilities

Support monitoring of programme financial performance by providing financial information and analysis, assessing implementation rates against indicators and results, identifying potential over- or under-expenditure, and proposing remedial action.
Develop mechanisms for monitoring programme and project budgets, coordinate compilation of financial data, and provide accurate, up-to-date financial information regularly to headquarters and regional offices.
Interpret financial policies and procedures and provide training and guidance to staff and project managers; identify innovative ways to meet programme financial needs within existing policies.
Assist in managing the Country Office budget through budget formulation, allotment control, expenditure monitoring, and preparation of revisions.
Maintain financial recording and reporting systems, internal controls, and audit follow-up; process financial transactions accurately and promptly.
Review and monitor common-services and cost-recovery charges with a focus on cost efficiency, and represent UNFPA’s interests in financial negotiations and agreements.
Draft HACT assurance plan activities and coordinate follow-up on implementation with other UN agencies.
Supervise administrative and clerical staff as required.