Finance Senior Analyst (Roster) - Readvertised

Please note this vacancy primarily aims to establish a pool of qualified Finance Analysts and is not looking to fill an immediate need.


UNOPS mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

UNOPS vision is a world where people can live full lives supported by appropriate, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and by the efficient and transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

With over 8,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.  

The Finance Group (FG) is a critical and strategic business function in UNOPS and serves as an authoritative and integrated partner in the organization on strategic financial planning and budgeting, financial policy, practices, analysis,  management services and reporting, organizational treasury and investments, internal control and enterprise risk management.  As the steward of resources of a self-financing UN entity, FG is accountable for processes to ensure timely cost recovery and reporting to partners, maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial management of resources in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and organizational/international accountability framework and the accurate and transparent financial reporting to governing bodies, clients, partners and stakeholders.

The Finance Analyst reports to the Financial Specialist who provides broad supervision and guidance.  The Finance Analyst is responsible for efficient financial resources management and the provision of accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information and transparent utilization of financial resources.  He/she analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex financial issues. The Finance Analyst promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations.

1. FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MONITORING

2. CORPORATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT

3. CAPACITY BUILDING / SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, and Business Administration, International Business, Management or other finance-related field is required.
• Master 's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Management or other finance-related fields is desirable but not required.
• Demonstrated experience of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is considered a distinct advantage.
• Professional certification in accounting (CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, etc.), audit (CIA) or equivalent desirable and considered an asset.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in the areas of audit, accounting and/or financial reporting. Master degree may substitute for some years of experience.
• Experience and Knowledge of UNOPS financial rules and regulations, working knowledge of ERP would be an asset

• Full working knowledge of English.  

• Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: International ICA-1 (ICS-9)
Contract duration: This vacancy is not looking to fill an immediate need, but rather aims to build a pool of qualified Finance Analysts. Successful candidates may be offered ongoing, short-term or retainer contracts depending on interest and fit, and subject to budget availability and business needs.

• 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 meeting the minimum requirements 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.

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.