Finance Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda, merging four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. The organization is dedicated to eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, established in 1996, is the first global UN funding mechanism dedicated to providing direct grants to civil society organizations working to prevent and end all forms of violence against women and girls. Since its inception, the UN Trust Fund has funded over 700 initiatives in more than 140 countries and territories, significantly contributing to global efforts to end violence against women and girls. UN Women operates with a strong institutional foundation and field support through a global infrastructure of country and regional offices, fostering collaboration across governments, UN agencies, and civil society to address the root causes and consequences of violence against women.

Job Overview:
The Finance Analyst position at UN Women involves working under the guidance of the Global Lead for Capacity Development and Operations Management. The role requires close collaboration with all Secretariat teams, particularly with programme and finance personnel, to ensure adherence to rules and procedures governing programme finances, donor reporting, and personnel management. The Finance Analyst is responsible for coordinating the operations of the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (EVAW), which includes preparing and monitoring the annual operating budget, implementing business process mapping, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. The position also entails supporting financial planning, expenditure tracking, reporting, and auditing of resources, as well as overseeing the financial and operational management of the UN Trust Fund grants portfolio. The Finance Analyst will contribute to operational continuity, security, and knowledge sharing across the UN Trust Fund Secretariat, ensuring that staff have access to necessary resources and that operations run smoothly during emergencies and transitions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination of the operations of the UN Trust Fund to EVAW, including implementing team workplans, monitoring progress, preparing and revising the annual operating budget, and ensuring accurate data entry in financial systems.
• Coordinate financial planning, expenditure tracking, reporting, and auditing of resources in accordance with UN Women’s internal control framework. This includes analyzing financial resources, preparing budgets, reviewing transactions, and assisting with financial risk assessments.
• Support the financial and operational oversight of the UN Trust Fund grants portfolio, ensuring compliance with grantee partner agreements, reviewing project proposal budgets, and tracking disbursements.
• Contribute to operational continuity and security by maintaining a reliable infrastructure for ICT and participating in inter-agency operational initiatives.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the UN Trust Fund and the organization.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting, or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute. Successful completion of UN Women’s Accounting technical test is also required. Candidates must have strong knowledge of operations, finance, procurement, human resources, ICT, and security systems, particularly within the UN system. The ability to provide advice and support, lead management projects, handle confidential information, and possess good negotiating skills is essential.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy, such as Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of financial management within the UN framework.

Experience:
At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management, including analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis and reporting, is required. Candidates should have experience providing financial and budget support for programmes/projects, handling web-based financial management systems, and supporting multiple offices simultaneously. Experience in the UN system and in the financial management of grants is desirable, as is experience in operations management, including human resources, procurement, and administration.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered desirable and may enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
The position does not have supervisory responsibilities and is likely to be full-time. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that recruitment and employment practices are free from discrimination. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.