National Finance Specialist
Organizational Context
UNDP Sudan supports national development through initiatives focused on socioeconomic transformation, governance, peacebuilding, and green energy. The Environment, Energy and Climate Action (EECA) Pillar is crucial in this context, addressing climate-resilient recovery, sustainable energy, and natural resource management. The current operational environment, impacted by conflict, requires adaptive programming and strong oversight to ensure efficient and accountable implementation of the EECA portfolio.
Job Purpose
This UNV assignment supports UNDP's Environment, Energy and Climate Action (EECA) Pillar in Sudan, a critical component of the Country Office's response to the evolving development landscape post-conflict. The role is essential for managing a complex portfolio focused on climate adaptation, renewable energy, and natural resource management. The Finance Specialist will provide dedicated administrative and financial support, including tracking budgets, processing transactions, and maintaining financial records. This position aims to strengthen the Pillar's capacity for timely financial follow-up, enhance coordination between programme and operations teams, and ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable implementation of projects within Sudan's challenging operational context.
Responsibilities
The National Finance Specialist will provide day-to-day guidance to implementing partners on project financial management and resource utilization. Key duties include preparing for audits, conducting financial spot checks during liquidation, and supporting the implementation of audit recommendations. The role involves supporting the administration and implementation of EECA Pillar projects, including reviewing and following up on financial reports and payment requests. The specialist will maintain the internal expenditure system, perform quality assurance on financial reports, and provide on-the-job training to projects under the National Implementation Modality. Additionally, the position oversees financial management for all projects, facilitates procurement processes, and ensures compliance with standard operating procedures.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience is required. Proficiency in office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), database management, and web-based systems like ERP is essential. Prior experience working with UNDP, particularly in programme finance, is desired. Familiarity with UNDP's Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP) is considered an advantage.
Skills
Core competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizing, professionalism, and self-management. Technical skills encompass administration, economics, finance, and accounting. Experience in poverty reduction and livelihoods is also relevant. Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.