Administrative and Finance Associate

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.The Administrative and Finance Associate will support the effective management of UNFPA programme activities in the Region Office for the RO and the Country Offices (CO’s).

• He/She will perform a variety of standard financial and administrative processes.
• He/She Possessing a depth of knowledge of UNFPA financial rules, guidelines, and processes, he/she will demonstrate a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting rules, procedures and guidelines.
• He/she will act in an advisory manner to programme/project staff to maximize the impact of financial resources in delivering programmes/projects.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university degree is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Six years of relevant experience in administration, finance or office management;
• Proficiency in current office software applications, web-based management and ERP financial systems;
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of clerical, administrative, secretarial best practices and procedures within a multicultural corporate environment;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Computer literacy – Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.;
• Previous experience in the UN is an asset;
• Good writing and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment;

Languages: 

• Fluency in French is required. English is highly desirable

Source: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/administrative-and-finance-associate-dakar-senegal-wcaro-gs-6