Experience:

6 years required

Skills:

Financial Analysis, Compliance, Procurement, English

Job type:

Full-time

• Supporting the monitoring of programme workplan implementation and financial performance by providing necessary guidance on appropriate implementation modalities, ensuring timely financial analysis, identifying potential over/under-expenditure issues, and proposing remedial action in compliance with UNFPA s policies and procedures.
• Supporting the development of effective mechanisms for monitoring programme and project budgets; coordinating the compilation of financial data; and regularly providing accurate, up to date financial information.
• Interpreting financial policies and procedures and providing training and guidance to staff and project managers. Striving to identify innovative ways in which programme financial needs can be met within existing policies.
• Providing support for the management and monitoring of programme budget for core and non-core resources including analyzing utilization trends and bringing relevant issues to the attention of the programme manager with recommendations that support decision making.
• Maintaining an effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up; and processing financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner.
• B. Knowledge Management and Sharing Support.
• Assisting in the archiving, filing and maintenance of up-to-date electronic mailing lists on programme matters.
• Contribute to the uploading and maintenance of selected information, best practice and lessons learned on the UNFPA document storage and/or knowledge management platform for future planning.
• Record and distribute minutes in a timely manner and assist the meeting coordinator by following up on agreed actions and implementation of tasks where appropriate).
• C. Administrative and Operations Support.
• Providing logistical support to projects by coordinating project-related meetings, workshops and events.
• Supporting resource mobilization efforts, by assisting with organizing and hosting donor meetings and events, including preparing relevant background materials for these events.
• Arranging mission travel for programme and technical team members.
• Supporting procurement activities related to the events for the programme and the Regional Office, ensuring compliance with UNFPA procurement procedures.
• Raising requisitions in the ERP system with inputs from designated clients.
• Support programme partners with the preparation of itemized cost estimates for activities in line with the rules and regulations of programme and financial management.
• Acting as a backup on selected functions for other programme assistants/programme associates during his/her absence as assigned by the supervisor.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA management.
• Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration or similar discipline is desirable.
• Six years of relevant experience in programme/project management, administration, finance or office management.
• Proficiency in current office software applications, web-based management and ERP financial systems.
• Thai and English language proficiency is mandatory.
• Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.
• Exemplifying integrity,.
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,.
• Embracing cultural diversity,.
• Embracing change.
• Achieving results,.
• Being accountable,.
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,.
• Thinking analytically and strategically,.
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,.
• Communicating for impact.
• Managing financial resources.
• Administrative management.
• Delivering results-based programmes.
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results.
• Problem solving.
• This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
• Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
• UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
• Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.