UN Trust Fund Programme and Finance Analyst

Scope of Work

• Contribute to the administrative and logistical management to the UN Trust Fund Regional EVAW Regional Hub
• Audit of programmes/projects and support implementation of audit recommendations
• Support the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist with partner and stakeholder management, logistical support in coordinating events, convenings, advocacy spaces and support to civil society organizations (CSOs) and women’s rights organizations (WROs) and partners with partner agreements, monitoring and reporting
• Provide advanced administrative support and inputs in the preparation of the UN Trust Fund’s regional portfolio work plan, budget, and activities as well as the Regional Inter-agency PAC meetings
• Implement financial strategies, in full compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems
• Support the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in all aspects of partner agreement and management
• Prepare information for the audit of programmes/ projects and support implementation of audit recommendations
• Perform duties in full compliance with UN Women financial regulations and rules, policies and standard operating procedures, including internal controls
• Provide advice and recommend solutions to a wide range of financial issues
• Review and verify financial transactions, activities, and documentation; taking corrective actions as needed and reporting any unusual activities
• Maintain internal expenditure control system
• Monitor, reconcile advances to grantees which are not in accordance with the approved budget and report any non-compliance to UN Trust Fund Chief
• Generate Quantum management reports, review data periodically and monitor projects delivery
• Follow-up with Finance and Budget Sections on inconsistencies and ensure adjustments are accurately entered in the system
• Assist the UN Trust Fund in internal and external audits, coordinating the implementation of audit recommendations
• Undertake corrective actions on un-posted vouchers, including vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions and unapproved vouchers
• Respond to requests to resolve financial data issues
• Input data in Quantum and monitor status
• Keep stakeholders and clients informed for timely action and/or decisions
• Provide finance support to the Programme and Operations team
• Provide information inputs to financial reports for Regional Office, HQ Finance and stakeholders
• Provide inputs and take necessary actions to facilitate timely financial project closure, financial reporting, and closure of transactional processes
• Provide advanced programmatic and technical support to the portfolio
• Assist in preparing briefing notes and presentations on regional portfolio status, achievements, and challenges, including Country summaries
• Support the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in mission planning and implementation, including compilation and analysis of mission findings to identify trends and issues requiring action
• Collaborate with the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist with his/her contribution to the Regional PAC
• Support in the maintenance of a database of applicant organizations to facilitate ongoing engagement with the wider EVAW/G ecosystem
• Assist in organizing thematic learning exchanges and knowledge sharing sessions
• Assist in analyzing grantee feedback on technical assistance and capacity development needs

Competencies

• Core Values: Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity
• Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example