Finance Administrator
Organizational Context
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability. UNIDO's mission is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Member States, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and SDG-9. The organization focuses on technical cooperation, research, normative functions, and partnerships to achieve its goals. The Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development oversees strategies for sustainable industrial development, while the Division of Circular Economy and Green Industry works towards greener industries and products. The position is within the Responsible Materials and Chemicals Management Unit, supporting Member States in implementing chemical and waste obligations and promoting circular economy approaches.
Job Purpose
To provide financial management and monitoring support for Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects implemented through Implementing Partner Agreements (IPAs), ensuring compliance with UNIDO and GEF financial requirements.
Responsibilities
Review and monitor financial reports from implementing partners for accuracy, eligibility, and compliance with budgets and agreements. Verify expenditures, assess compliance with financial rules, and identify discrepancies. Support fund disbursement by reviewing financial reports and ensuring disbursement conditions are met. Monitor budget utilization, conduct variance analyses, and assess budget revision requests. Support risk-based financial monitoring, track audit recommendations, and assist in reviewing implementing partner financial capacities. Facilitate project audits and evaluations by maintaining organized financial records. Develop financial monitoring tools and provide guidance to implementing partners.
Work Experience
Minimum of three years of progressive professional experience in financial management, accounting, project finance, grant management, or audit is required. Experience with international development projects funded by multilateral donors (e.g., GEF, GCF, EU, World Bank, UN agencies) is highly desirable. Experience reviewing financial reports from government institutions and implementing partners, managing grants or pass-through funding, using ERP systems like SAP, and evaluating needs in developing countries are desirable.
Skills
Financial analysis, budget monitoring, compliance assessment, risk management, audit support, financial reporting, knowledge of international financial regulations, communication, and problem-solving.