Finance Associate, FTA, GS-6, East Jerusalem

About the role

The Finance Associate delivers effective financial advice and services to internal and external clients, providing finance related guidance to both Country Office (CO) and UNFPA supported projects. You will report to either the Operations Manager/Operations Specialist, or Administrative Associate Specialist and in close cooperation with the UNFPA team based in Jerusalem and Gaza. You may supervise administrative and clerical staff at the CO.

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026–2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

You will support the effective management of UNFPA programme activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender. Possessing a depth of knowledge of UNFPA financial rules, guidelines, and processes, you will demonstrate a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting rules, procedures and guidelines. You will act in an advisory manner to programme/project staff to maximize the impact of financial resources in delivering programmes/projects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the monitoring of programme financial performance, by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/results; detecting potential over/under expenditure problems and proposing remedial action.
• Developing effective mechanisms for monitoring programme and project budgets; coordinating compilation of financial data; and regularly providing accurate, up to date financial information to HQ and regional offices.
• 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.
• Assisting in the management of the CO budget, by budget formulation, controlling allotments, monitoring expenditures, and preparing revisions as required.
• Maintaining an effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up; and processing financial transactions in an accurate and timely way.
• Reviewing and monitoring charges for common services and cost recovery, taking into account maximum cost efficiency; representing UNFPA’s interests in financial negotiations and agreements.
• Drafting HACT assurance plan activities and follow up on its implementation in close coordination with other UN agencies.
• Supervising administrative and clerical staff as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Completed Secondary Level Education required.
• First level university degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration or similar discipline desirable.

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.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Knowledge of Hebrew is a merit.

Competencies

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Functional:

• Managing the organization’s financial resources
• Providing procurement services
• Ensuring facilities and assets management

Core:

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive net salary
• Health insurance
• Other benefits as applicable