Programme Finance Associate

The Programme Finance Associate will play an instrumental role in facilitating The EUD’s project implementation, supporting design, planning and effective management, in the areas of gender. 

The Programme Finance Associate will apply established systems and procedures and assist in the creation of knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing relevant information, developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with procedures. Possessing a depth of knowledge of UNFPA financial rules, guidelines, and processes, the Programme Finance Associate will demonstrate a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting rules, procedures and guidelines. He/ She will act in an advisory manner to programme / project staff to maximize the impact of financial resources in delivering programmes / projects es.

You would be responsible for: 

• Supporting the monitoring of financial performance for core and non-core resources by timely providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/ results. Detecting potential over/ under expenditure problems and proposes remedial action for the projects.
• Supporting the evaluation of the EUD’s project activities, establishing ways to assess achievement and recommending corrective action as required; conducting field visits; participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports.
• Act as the direct technical interlocutor with the ROEU finance specialist for guidance of EU financial policy adherence in relation to mandatory clearance from the ROEU of proposals, reports and other financial communication as needed.
• Take proactive steps to self educate on the latest EU standards of DG-INTPA budget requirements, rules and procedures as per our FAFA agreements and other standards regulating the EU – UNFPA engagement
• Verifying the requests for advance of funds from the Implementing Partners for their compliance with the approved Annual Work Plans (AWPs) and budgets.
• Verifying itemized cost estimates of the Implementing Partners and their eligibility as per approved AWPs and budgets,
• Verifying financial reports (FACE) submitted by the Implementing Partners for their accuracy and compliance with the approved AWPs and budgets; negotiate all necessary corrective steps with the IPs.
• Preparing quarter and annual FACE reconciliation reports ensuring the correctness of data.
• Working closely with UNFPA finance unit to conduct quarterly spot check for the IPs, generate reports and conduct proper follow-ups to make sure all observations are properly addressed by the IPs.
• Ensures financial reconciliation in close collaboration with UNFPA Operations and participate in related meetings.
• Maintains an effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up, conduct Spot Check of IPs
• Supporting implementation of HACT assurance activities related the EUD supported project i) Supporting IPs to develop Post Micro assessment and Audit follow-up action plan; ii) Support IPs in implementation and follow-up of Post Micro assessment and Audit follow-up action plan.
• Update IPSA for HACT assurance activities of IPs
• Guiding routine implementation of the EUD supported project, in coordination with national counterparts and project personnel, coordinating delivery of project inputs; and ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities.
• Supporting advocacy and resource mobilization efforts. Assisting with organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events, including preparing relevant background material for these events.
• Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning.
• Executes other tasks as assigned by the supervisors or the Representative

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Completed Secondary Level Education required. University Degree in Development, Business Administration, finance, economics and/ or management is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Seven years of relevant experience in programme/ project management. OR four years of relevant experience in programme/ project management with a University Degree.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
• Experience with UN agencies or bi lateral or multilateral partners will be an asset.

Languages: 

• Fluency in English with excellent writing, analysis and communication skills; knowledge of Dari and Pashto.

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