Background Information 
Grade level of Post G6 
Position Number: 00060515 
Location: Abuja, Nigeria 
Full/Part Time: Full Time 
Fixed Term/Temporary: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) 
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non Rotational 
Duration: One year* (renewable based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance). 
Closing Date: Friday, 27 December, 2024 
 
Please note that this vacancy announcement is only for Nigerian nationals. 
*No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN staff regulations 4.5. 
 
The Position 
Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative and Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the Finance & Admin Associate, the Finance Associate ensures the effective functioning of financial operations and systems in support of the programme and office management. S/he works closely with programmes and project staff providing financial monitoring and analysis of projects and advising managers on expenditure trends and implementation rates. S/he ensures effective and efficient functioning of financial operations and systems..  
S/he delivers quality services in Financial Management to internal and external clients mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. S/he takes a client-oriented results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines in service of the Country Programme, providing support and guidance to colleagues and UNFPA supported states in Nigeria. S/he works closely with Programme and Project staff providing financial monitoring and analysis of projects and advising managers on expenditure trends and implementation rates.  Finance Associate is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with all technical staff (Programme Officers and project staff) as well as government counterparts.  
How you can make a difference:     📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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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. 
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. 
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. 
Duties and Responsibilities 
Support the monitoring of programme financial performance for all core and non-core resources by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/results. Detects potential over-under expenditure problems and suggests remedial action; Facilitate all payment requests, financial record-keeping and preparation of financial reports required in line with NEX and HACT financial rules and procedures; Develop tools and mechanisms for effective monitoring of programme and project budgets, coordinates compilation of financial data and provides accurate and up-dated financial information to UNFPA Field Office in Abuja on a regular basis; Integrate financial policies and procedures, particularly relating to National Execution (NEX), into standard operational procedures, and provides guidance and training to staff and project managers accordingly;  Ensure the effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up and processes financial transactions in an accurate and timely way; Provide logistical and technical support to UNFPA programme staff and implementing partners in Programme Financial Management; Review and monitor charges for common services and cost recovery, taking into account maximum cost efficiency and represents UNFPA’s interest in related negotiations and agreements; Assist in the formulation of programme/project budgets. Provide quality services in administration, procurement, communication and management of office equipment and infrastructure to internal and external clients mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. Establish and maintains contacts with government counterparts and implementing partners to ensure an effective and efficient collaboration; Facilitate the conduct of NEX audits and ensures the development and implementation of follow-up actions; Facilitate all payment requests, financial record-keeping and preparation of financial reports required in line with NEX and HACT financial rules and procedures; Assist in the recruitment and procurement processes, ensuring conformity with UNFPA and Government rules and procedures; Assist in the organization of training activities, ensuring logistical and, where applicable, financial arrangements; and Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the Heads of Sub-offices, International Operations Manager, Deputy Representative and/or Representative. 
Qualification and Experience 
The ideal candidate should  
Be a Nigerian National Have a secondary School Certificate or a Have a bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Public Administration, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field of education.  Candidates holding Professional Accounting qualifications such as CPA or ACCA will also be considered. Have a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years in the same functional area. Be familiar with UN Operational Rules and Regulations; direct working experience applying and handling UN Operational rules and regulations, a high advantage and familiarity with Quantum will be an asset. Be Fluent in oral and written English; Be proficient in current MS Office software applications and other accounting package is essential. 
Required competencies 
Values  
Exemplifying integrity  Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system  Embracing cultural diversity  Embracing change 
Core Competencies 
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 
Functional Competencies 
 Strategically positioning UNFPA programmes Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information Providing a technical support systems Strengthening the programming capacity of implementing partners  Facilitating quality programmatic result Internal and External relations and advocacy for results mobilization. 
 Compensation and Benefits 
This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus, health insurance and other benefits. Qualified women are encouraged to apply. 
Disclaimer  
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm 
 
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    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀!  🌐   





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