Administration and Finance Analyst
Organizational Context
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) supports developing countries, particularly LDCs, by mobilizing and catalyzing capital for SDG-impactful investments. UNCDF operates as a hybrid development organization and development finance institution, focusing on SME finance, sub-national finance, and digital finance. This role is within the Sustainable Energy 2 Program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, funded by CAFI and FONAREDD DRC, aiming to scale clean energy solutions.
Job Purpose
The Administration and Finance Analyst will support the Energy Investment Program Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Sustainable Energy 2 Program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This role is crucial for ensuring the program's efficient execution against donor-committed timelines by providing essential financial management, administrative support, and ensuring compliance with UNCDF/UNDP rules and procedures. The incumbent will play a critical role in supporting program operations, managing budgets, overseeing procurement, and ensuring the transparent and efficient use of resources to achieve the program's objectives of scaling clean energy solutions.
Responsibilities
The Administration and Finance Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive support in financial management, administration, and compliance. Key duties include standardizing finance and accounting systems, preparing and revising annual work plans, budgets, and procurement plans. The role involves monitoring project expenditures and cash flows, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and donor requirements. Additionally, the analyst will support procurement processes, manage contracts, oversee office operations, logistics, and asset management. This includes assisting with event management, travel arrangements, and documentation. The role also entails facilitating audits, supporting risk management, and coordinating with partners and stakeholders on financial and administrative matters.
Work Experience
Applicants with a Master's degree are not required to have professional work experience. Those with a Bachelor's degree must have a minimum of two years of experience in Finance and Operations within a national or international organization implementing development projects, or in leading and managing projects. Experience with UN agencies, financial management systems, and procurement procedures is desirable.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Technical Competencies: Budget Management, Audit (General), Finance Business Partnering, Documents and Records Management, Travel Policy and Procedures, Operations Management, Procurement Procedures.