Project Finance Associate Job in Undp

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support daily financial operations of the project in close collaboration with the UNDP CO Finance Team, Regional Clusters, and Project Operations Analyst.
• Manage project finances, process invoices, and ensure tax exemptions for project-related goods and services.
• Facilitate timely financial disbursements for goods and services.
• Track budgets and expenditures across partnering states, preparing statements of expenditures and utilization certificates.
• Provide guidance to Regional Cluster Operations Assistants on UNDP operational procedures and project implementation.
• Assist in the budget cycle, including planning, preparation, revisions, and execution.
• Offer financial support for workshops, field trips, and project-related activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of work plans, operational plans, and procurement plans, and conduct periodic reviews.
• Support quality control of project activities by assessing impact, tracking outputs, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Monitor project activities in accordance with the work plan.
• Assist in drafting quarterly and annual project progress reports regarding financial matters for the MoHFW and donors.
• Aid partner agencies in monitoring financial compliance with budgeted costs in line with UNDP policies.
• Oversee project expenditures, ensuring authorization before incurring costs.
• Prepare for budget revisions and assist external evaluators during audits.
• Ensure all financial activities are executed on time and within budget to achieve project goals.
• Support the Project Manager and Project Operations Analyst during audits and follow-up actions.
• Ensure compliance with UNDP regulations and policies.

Competencies
Core:

• Achieve Results: Plans and monitors work with attention to detail, delivering quality outcomes on time.
• Think Innovatively: Open to creative solutions and pragmatic problem-solving.
• Learn Continuously: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, and learns from feedback.
• Adapt with Agility: Flexible in adapting to change and managing uncertainty.
• Act with Determination: Motivated and calm under pressure, demonstrating confidence.
• Engage and Partner: Builds positive relationships through empathy and understanding.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Respects differences and addresses biases.

Cross-Functional & Technical:

• Business Management: Skilled in results-based management for improved program performance.
• Risk Management: Proficient in identifying and managing risks proactively.
• Client Management: Responsive and solution-oriented in meeting client needs.
• Operations Management: Effective in planning and organizing business processes for optimal results.
• Digital Innovation: Capable of analyzing and visualizing data to support decision-making.
• Audit Risk Management: Addresses audit findings and proposes solutions for compliance.
• Budget Management: Supports budgetary aspects of work planning and management.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Secondary education required; a bachelor s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
• An educational certificate from an internationally accredited accountancy institution is advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with secondary education or 3 years with a bachelor s degree in accounting, finance, or project coordination/implementation.

Required Skills:

• Experience with digital finance solutions and data management systems.
• Knowledge of Atlas/Quantum is an asset.
• Proficiency in preparing financial reports.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of Memorandums of Agreement (MoAs) and utilization certificates.
• Experience working with government agencies, international organizations, and community leaders.
• Familiarity with UN regulations and procedures.

Professional Certificates:

• ACCA certification is desirable. Candidates may need to take the UNDP Accounting and Finance Test (AFT).

Language Requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.