Finance Associate, FTA
Organizational Context
The Finance Associate supports the UNFPA Country Office in East Jerusalem, reporting to the Operations Manager or Operations Specialist. UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The role contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by managing financial resources for programmes in population and development, reproductive health, and gender.
Job Purpose
The Finance Associate is responsible for supporting the effective management of UNFPA programme activities, providing financial advice and services to internal and external clients. With a strong understanding of UNFPA financial rules and processes, the role ensures a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting guidelines. The position acts in an advisory capacity to programme and project staff, aiming to maximize the impact of financial resources and contribute to the successful delivery of programmes and projects in critical areas such as population and development, reproductive health, and gender.
Responsibilities
The Finance Associate monitors programme financial performance by providing analysis and detecting potential expenditure issues, proposing solutions. Responsibilities include developing budget monitoring mechanisms, compiling financial data, and reporting accurately to headquarters and regional offices. The role interprets financial policies, offers guidance and training to staff and project managers, and seeks innovative financial solutions. It assists in CO budget management, including formulation, allotment control, expenditure monitoring, and revisions. The Associate maintains financial recording and reporting systems, internal controls, and processes transactions accurately and timely. Additionally, the role reviews common service charges for cost efficiency, represents UNFPA in financial negotiations, drafts and follows up on HACT assurance plan activities, and supervises administrative staff as needed.
Work Experience
Requires six years of relevant experience in administration, finance, or office management. Proficiency in current office software applications, web-based management, and ERP financial systems is necessary.
Skills
Core competencies include integrity, commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, embracing cultural diversity and change, achieving results, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, teamwork, and effective communication. Functional skills involve managing financial resources, procurement services, and facilities/asset management.