Finance Associate, FTA, 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 both the Country Office (CO) and UNFPA-supported projects. The post reports to the Operations Manager, Operations Specialist or Administrative Associate Specialist and works closely with the UNFPA team in Jerusalem and Gaza. The candidate may supervise administrative and clerical staff at the CO.

Key responsibilities

• Support monitoring of programme financial performance, including implementation rates against indicators, and detect and propose solutions to over- or under-expenditure.
• Help set up budget monitoring mechanisms, coordinate financial data and provide regular, accurate 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 charges for common services and cost recovery, represent UNFPA in financial negotiations and draft HACT assurance plan activities.
• Supervise administrative and clerical staff as required.

Required profile

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

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