Programme Management Office Officer (Finance)

UNOPS is the Principal Recipient managing the RAI4E grant (2024-2026) established by Global Fund in 2023, providing USD 186 million for malaria elimination activities in the Greater Mekong Subregion, plus USD134 million for TB and HIV activities in Myanmar (2024-2026). In addition, UNOPS PR received USD108 Million for responding to the COVID crisis (C19RM budget) in (2021-2025) under the RAI3E grant.

The Programme Management Office Officer, under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Office (PRMO) – Senior Officer and the technical guidance of the Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Specialist, works closely with operations, programme, and partners on budgeting, reporting, and delivering operational and financial information. This position is also responsible for evaluating and enhancing the internal control system of Sub-recipients / Implementing Partners.

Within the delegated authority framework, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to organizational needs and structure: 

1. Budgetary and Project Costing Support

2. Monitoring and Progress Controls

3. Financial Reporting and Control

4. Audit and Compliance

5. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or a related field is required.

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with an additional two (2) years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, business administration, or other finance-related field may be accepted in place of an advanced university degree.

• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, business administration, or other finance-related field with an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required.

• Experience in auditing or compliance is desirable.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace (G Suite applications) is an asset.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and other financial management software is desirable.

• Experience working with UNOPS, UN or other humanitarian/development agencies is an asset.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: LICA-8
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• This position is stationed in Bangkok, Thailand which is a family duty station.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.