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. 

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Job Purpose:

The Finance Analyst will support the efficient and effective management of the financial resources of the 2gether 4 SRHR Programme, a Joint United Nations Regional Programme that aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health and well-being of all people in East and Southern Africa, applying the Secretary-General’s Principle of Mutual Recognition. 

S/he will deliver quality financial services internally to UNFPA, to the four participating UN agencies and stakeholders with whom the 2gether 4 SRHR Programme engages. Provide advice and guidance and ensure that the programme follows all relevant financial rules, guidelines, processes, and procedures as per the policies and procedures of UNFPA, the Standard Administrative Agreement governing the Joint Programme and the UN Secretary-General’s Principle of Mutual Recognition.

You would be responsible for:

• Ensuring the strategic and efficient management of financial project resources across the four participating UN agencies, while exercising proper financial controls and adherence to corporate financial policies, rules and regulations
• As a member of the Convening Team for 2gether 4 SRHR you will provide substantive support in assuring the correctness/ high quality and monitoring of all financial information and advice on all financial matters relating to the Joint Programme in close collaboration with the Administrative Agent of the Joint Programme, the International Operations Manager of UNFPA and the Operations Managers of the four participating UN agencies. 
• Monitoring and compiling reports of programme financial performance across all four participating UN agencies coordinating and providing the necessary financial information and analysis, including monitoring implementation rates against the outcomes of the Joint Programme and as defined by the Standard Administrative Agreement.

• Processing financial transactions in an accurate and timely way, maintaining an effective financial recording and reporting system including internal control and audit follow-up mechanisms.
• Supporting accurate flow of information between the UNFPA ESARO as the convening agent of the Joint Programme and the Administrative Agent to ensure that funds are effectively managed and disbursed to the four participating agencies and that the agencies are kept abreast of the transfer of funds to their respective agencies. 
• Serve as a focal point for audits, including coordination of audit visits, training and support to staff and Implementing Partners, coordination of responses to audit observations, and follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Supporting operational activities of the joint programme in terms of human resources, contracting, procurement and asset management. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Advanced University degree in Finance/Accounting, Business, Public Administration or relevant field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum 2 years or more of progressive professional experience in accounting, finance, budget or administration. 
• Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and practices, budget development and financial administration of resources. 
• Familiarity with UN procedures and working methods and the management of complex programmes is highly desirable. 
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is desirable. 
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant, (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate ERP/Peoplesoft systems.

Languages: 

Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages desirable.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

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

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,

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