Finance Associate (GS-6), East Jerusalem

About the role

The Finance Associate delivers financial advice and services to internal and external clients, giving finance-related guidance to Country Office (CO) and UNFPA-supported projects. Reporting to the Operations Manager/Operations Specialist or Administrative Associate Specialist, and working closely with the UNFPA team in Jerusalem and Gaza, the post may also supervise administrative and clerical staff at the CO.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor programme financial performance, provide financial information and analysis, detect over- or under-expenditure risks and propose remedies.
• Help set up budget monitoring mechanisms, coordinate financial data and give up-to-date financial information to HQ and regional offices.
• Interpret financial policies and procedures and train and guide staff and project managers.
• Assist in managing the CO budget: formulation, allotment control, expenditure monitoring and revisions.
• Maintain financial recording and reporting, internal controls and audit follow-up, and process transactions accurately and on time.
• Review and monitor common service charges and cost recovery, represent UNFPA in financial negotiations and draft HACT assurance plan activities.
• Supervise administrative and clerical staff as required.

Required profile

• Six years of relevant experience in administration, finance or office management.
• Completed secondary education; a first-level university degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration or a similar field is desirable.
• Fluency in English and Arabic; knowledge of Hebrew is a merit.
• Integrity, commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, respect for cultural diversity and adaptability.

Required skills

• Proficiency in current office software, web-based management tools and ERP financial systems.
• Managing financial resources, procurement services and facilities and asset management.

What we offer

• A competitive net salary and health insurance, plus other benefits as applicable.
• A work environment reflecting gender equality, diversity, integrity and work-life balance.