Job Summary

The Position:

The position provides functional leadership in administrative, financial and human resources management under guidance and oversight of UNFPA Country Office (CO) senior management. The position may require to supervise the other administrative and support staff.

You will report directly to the International Operations Manager.

How you can make a difference:

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 new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

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.

Job Purpose:

You will deliver high quality administrative, human resources and financial management services by mastering relevant UNFPA administrative, HR, financial policy & procedures and applicable guides. You are expected to promote a client-oriented, quality and results- oriented approach by interpreting the relevant rules, procedures and guidelines, providing support for the implementation of UNFPA programme.

Education: 

Completion of Secondary Level Education. A bachelor's level university degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or related disciplines is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in administration, finance or office management.

Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems

Prior experience in working with ERP financials is an advantage.

UN common system experience is desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic