Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UN Women is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women globally. The UN Trust Fund Programme and Finance Analyst will support the implementation of grants and financial management for initiatives aimed at eliminating violence against women and girls, working closely with various stakeholders and partners to ensure compliance with UN Women regulations.
Responsibilities
- Undertake all logistical, administrative and financial arrangements for meetings, workshops, events, and missions
- Assist the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in coordinating meetings, dialogues, advocacy spaces, engaging with civil society, women’s rights and feminist networks for the implementation of the UN Trust Fund’s strategic plan
- 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
- Contribute to the development or update of standard operating procedures, guidelines, checklists, templates and business processes
- Identify sources and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers
- Provide support to the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners
- Assist the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in all aspects of partner agreement and management
- Monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports
- Monitor proper follow up of advances to implementing partners, review their financial reports together with project managers
- Support the capacity development training to partners on financial management and monitor implementation, including developing and tracking capacity assessment plans for individuals’ partners, where relevant
- Prepare information for the audit of programmes/ projects and support implementation of audit recommendations
- Serve as the first reviewer for all financial-related inquiries from partners, including modifications, No-Cost Extensions (NCEs), and other financial matters
- 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
- Monitor the proper functioning of the financial resources management system for office and programmatic budgets and resources
- Input and update the UN Trust Fund management budget and work plan in Quantum (ERP system)– verify accuracy by checking data sources, making necessary calculations and ensuring inclusion of all relevant data
- Support training sessions, workshops, and learning exchanges for partners, focusing on financial management, monitoring, and compliance
- Support the monitoring of financial and operational risks across projects; propose actions or solutions to address challenges proactively
- Prepare non-PO and PO payments in Quantum
- Support the preparation of the annual budget and work plan, extract resources and financial data for planning purposes
- Prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds
- Implement and maintain control mechanism for development projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications and budgetary status
- 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 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 development of tailored capacity assessments that examine both operational and programmatic capacities
- Support in the maintenance of a database of applicant organizations to facilitate ongoing engagement with the wider EVAW/G ecosystem
- Assist in the maintenance of a regional database of EVAW/G resources, research, and tools developed by grantees
- Support preparation of thematic briefs based on grantee experiences and results
- Assist in organizing thematic learning exchanges and knowledge sharing sessions
- Assist in analyzing grantee feedback on technical assistance and capacity development needs
Skills
- Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field is required; or a Bachelor's degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme and finance management, including experience with ERP systems. A minimum of 4 years is required for candidates with a Bachelor's degree
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills in financial management and programme implementation
- Ability to provide technical guidance on partner financial reporting and compliance
- Capacity to synthesize data and draft high-quality analytical reports and presentations
- Strong IT and web-based management systems skills
- Ability to extract and interpret data
- Experience in supporting programmatic and operational work of civil society organizations, especially women's rights organizations, is desirable
- Experience in knowledge management, documenting lessons learned, or supporting monitoring and evaluation is an asset
- Experience in organizing and facilitating learning events or multi-stakeholder processes is desirable
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Chinese, Russian or Spanish)
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