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Finance, treasury, audit, and accountability roles inside UN-system agencies — open to professionals with audit, controllership, or financial-management backgrounds. UNlockit refreshes UN-system vacancies daily from each agency's career portal; every posting links back to the official application page.
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Finance Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇭🇺 Hungary
The Finance Specialist role within FAO's Shared Services Centre supports the delivery of financial services to decentralized offices. Key responsibilities include acting as a point of contact for invoice booking and payments, performing routine financial administration and transaction processing, and monitoring workload progress. The incumbent verifies data accuracy, investigates discrepancies, and assists in reviewing transactions and taking corrective accounting actions. The role also involves participating in continuous improvement efforts, specifically regarding financial process automation, and maintaining standard operating procedures. The candidate will provide procedural guidance to managers and staff, liaise with corporate banks regarding payment issues, and draft correspondence. The ideal candidate possesses a secondary school education and four years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, cash management, or asset management support. They must have working knowledge of English and familiarity with ERP corporate financial systems, particularly Oracle ERP or similar. Knowledge of another FAO official language is desirable. The position is based in Budapest, Hungary, and requires the candidate to be a national of Hungary or a resident with a valid work permit.
Closes 8/11/2026National Operations Officer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
The National Operations Officer provides critical operational and administrative support to the FAO Subregional Office for Eastern Africa in Addis Ababa. The role focuses on ensuring the smooth execution of field projects by managing daily operations, coordinating with technical officers, and overseeing project budgets and financial reports. Key responsibilities include assisting in the preparation and assessment of programme proposals, monitoring project progress, and ensuring compliance with operational guidelines. The incumbent acts as a focal point for project task forces, manages disbursements, and supports the operationalization of agreements with partners. The position requires strong skills in office management, administration, accounting, and public administration to facilitate efficient service delivery and continuous improvement of the operational environment. The officer also contributes to capacity building by supporting training events and participating in regional knowledge-sharing meetings. The ideal candidate is a national of Ethiopia with an advanced university degree in business or public administration and at least three years of relevant professional experience. The role demands proficiency in English and the local language, along with competencies in results focus, teamwork, and communication. This is a fixed-term staff position with potential for extension, offering a competitive local salary and benefits package.
Closes 8/8/2026Finance Assistant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇭🇺 Hungary
The Finance Assistant role within the FAO Shared Services Centre in Budapest supports medium-complexity finance activities, ensuring quality, transparency, and consistency of financial processes. The incumbent interprets financial policies, provides procedural guidance, and trains junior staff. Key responsibilities include reviewing source documents, extracting and verifying transaction data from integrated financial systems, investigating errors, and supporting process automation. The role requires monitoring transactions, preparing reports, and handling correspondence. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of financial rules, accounting practices, and audit requirements, along with strong IT skills in MS Office. This is a locally recruited General Service position requiring secondary education and four years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or asset management. Fluency in English is mandatory, with residency in Hungary required. Desirable qualifications include experience with Oracle ERP systems and knowledge of another FAO official language.
Closes 7/31/2026Administrative and Finance Assistant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇵🇭 Philippines
The Administrative and Finance Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, financial, procurement, and logistical support to ensure the efficient implementation of project activities within the FAO Representation in the Philippines. Reporting to the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration), the incumbent assists with budget monitoring, financial record-keeping, payment processing, cash transfer documentation, inventory management, and filing. Key responsibilities include preparing purchase requisitions, processing payments for very low-value procurement and petty cash, and supporting project closure activities. The role requires coordination with the project team, FAO units, service providers, and government counterparts to facilitate timely delivery of outputs. The candidate must possess a university degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, or a related field, along with at least five years of progressive experience in administrative, accounting, logistics, travel, and procurement support at the field level. Full proficiency in English is required, along with excellent writing and report-writing skills in both English and Filipino. The position involves field missions to Isabela and Cagayan provinces and requires the ability to work under pressure in a complex humanitarian context. This is a non-staff opportunity under the National Project Personnel (NPP) modality, limited to nationals of the Philippines.
Closes 7/31/2026National Operations Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is recruiting a National Operations Specialist for its Country Office in Kyrgyzstan. This role provides critical operational, financial, and programming support to FAO projects, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF) initiative. The incumbent will manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, ensure compliance with donor and FAO regulations, and coordinate with programme and procurement teams. Key responsibilities include preparing financial plans, maintaining accounting records, processing payments, and supporting the closure of field projects. The specialist also assists in project design, proposal preparation, and capacity building for local staff. The position requires a Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics, along with at least five years of experience in project management and financial reporting within an international organization. Fluency in English, Russian, and Kyrgyz is mandatory, as is residency or nationality from the Kyrgyz Republic. The contract is for six months with possible extension, classified as National Project Personnel (NPP).
Closes 7/31/2026Agribusiness Finance Officer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇵🇦 Panama
The Agribusiness Finance Officer (P-4) within the FAO Investment Centre provides technical and analytical support for agribusiness finance, value chain development, and private sector investment in agrifood systems. Based in Panama City, the role involves leading multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in preparing investment initiatives, assessing constraints to finance, and designing innovative blended finance solutions. The officer formulates strategies, conducts research, and builds capacity for stakeholders including financial institutions and farmer organizations. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced degree in economics, finance, or agriculture, along with seven years of relevant professional experience in agribusiness finance and investment in developing countries. Proficiency in English and an intermediate level of another FAO official language are required, with Spanish considered an asset.
Closes 7/28/2026Project Finance Assistant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇵🇭 Philippines
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a Project Finance Assistant based in Davao City, Philippines, to support the 'European Union Support for Resilient Mindanao' (EU4Mindanao) Action. This role focuses on financial operations support for a project aimed at fostering sustainable peace and development in Mindanao, specifically targeting vulnerable communities including Indigenous Peoples, IDPs, and women. The incumbent will provide administrative and financial assistance, including budget monitoring, transaction processing, financial reporting, and compliance with donor and organizational procedures. Key responsibilities involve maintaining accurate financial records, preparing budget revisions, processing payments, managing procurement for very low-value items, and ensuring inventory control. The position requires close coordination with programme management and finance functions to ensure audit readiness and accountability. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in administrative and financial support within a project implementation context. The role demands strong communication skills in English and Filipino, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work under pressure in a complex humanitarian and development setting. The appointment is for 12 months with an initial probationary period.
Closes 7/28/2026Assistant FAO Representative (Administration)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇴 Somalia
The Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) provides high-level administrative and financial management support to the FAO Representative in Mogadishu, Somalia. The role involves planning and coordinating office services, supervising the administrative team, and managing programme administration including accounting, personnel administration, and budget monitoring. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports and budgetary estimates, processing payments, overseeing procurement and customs clearances, and ensuring compliance with FAO policies and Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS). The ideal candidate is a Somali national with a Master’s degree in business or public administration and at least three years of relevant experience in office management, administration, accounting, or finance. The role requires proficiency in English and the local language, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of UN operational procedures. This is a fixed-term staff position (N-2 grade) focused on supporting the organization's mission to achieve food security and sustainable agrifood systems in Somalia.
Closes 7/27/2026Technical Specialist (Financial Inclusion and Access to Finance)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇰🇭 Cambodia
The Technical Specialist (Financial Inclusion and Access to Finance) serves as a practitioner-level bridge between the Farmer-led Agricultural Resilience Mechanism (FARM) and Cambodia’s rural financial sector within the FAO PEARL project. The role addresses the gap in farmer organizations' capacity to engage with formal financial institutions by facilitating access to agricultural credit. Key responsibilities include conducting agricultural finance market analysis, mapping financial institutions, and supporting the design or adaptation of agricultural loan products (e.g., seasonal loans, input credit) aligned with value chain needs and climate considerations. The specialist reviews and converts farmer organization business plans into bankable investment packages, ensuring financial feasibility and alignment with lender requirements. The role involves facilitating linkages between farmers and lenders, developing financing pipelines, and providing capacity building on financial literacy and loan readiness. It also requires organizing stakeholder consultations and documenting lessons learned. The ideal candidate possesses direct experience in agricultural credit as a loan officer or credit analyst, with a strong understanding of how financial institutions assess risk and structure products. The position requires frequent travel to project provinces and collaboration with governmental counterparts and service providers.
Closes 7/27/2026FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER (Temporary), P3
United Nations Office at Nairobi · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The Finance and Budget Officer (P3) at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) provides strategic, technical, and operational support in budgeting, financial management, grants management, and implementing partner oversight. The role ensures compliance with UN Financial Regulations, Rules, and IPSAS standards. Key responsibilities include analyzing cost estimates, monitoring budget implementation, preparing variance reports, and managing the approved staffing table. The incumbent validates contribution agreements, monitors accounts receivable, and provides expert advice on grants management policies. The position also involves overseeing the financial management of implementing partner agreements, reviewing transactions, and strengthening financial assurance frameworks. Additional duties include supervising staff, providing training, and acting as a quality assurance focal point. The role requires leading data collection and analysis efforts for data-driven planning. The ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge of financial principles, proficiency in data analytics, and experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP. The post is a temporary appointment for 364 days, located in Nairobi, Kenya, and may be limited to internal candidates.
Closes 7/28/2026Consultant - Analysis of perverse Fiscal Incentives to Peatlands
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Consultant to analyze perverse fiscal incentives driving land-use decisions in the Congo Basin peatlands of the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The role involves identifying fiscal policies, tax regimes, and subsidies that negatively impact peatland conservation and developing actionable, costed recommendations to align fiscal policy with conservation objectives. Key responsibilities include conducting an inception phase with stakeholder mapping and literature review, performing a comprehensive analysis of fiscal incentive frameworks across forestry, oil, mining, and agriculture sectors, and assessing fiscal leakages. The consultant must develop options for reform, such as climate-smart fiscal instruments and ecological fiscal transfers, and validate findings through stakeholder consultations. Deliverables include an inception report, a final report in English and French, a policy brief, and a presentation at a validation workshop. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in environmental economics, public finance, or natural resource management, with significant experience in fiscal policy analysis and a deep understanding of the political economy in Central Africa.
Closes 7/29/2026National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting to support the IKI-funded FAST Project in Nigeria. This six-month role, embedded within the Finance and Economics Branch, aims to align public finance flows with biodiversity protection goals under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The consultant will conduct desk reviews, revise national workplans, and ensure the quality of technical outputs produced by local implementing partners, including scoping reports, stakeholder mapping, and capacity needs assessments. Key responsibilities include facilitating national steering committee meetings, producing briefing documents for global monitoring, and providing quality assurance for policy briefs and research plans. The ideal candidate possesses a post-graduate degree in public policy, economics, or environmental studies, along with at least two years of experience in project management related to climate change, biodiversity, or green fiscal policy. Fluency in English is mandatory, and experience with Nigerian government counterparts or the UN system is advantageous. The role contributes to UNEP’s Nature and Finance and Economic Transformation Programmes, supporting the transition to inclusive and green economies.
Closes 7/31/2026Evaluation Consultant
United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Evaluation Consultant for a five-month remote contract to assess the UN Development Account-funded project on 'Financing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Green and Inclusive Recovery.' This project supports Colombia and Brazil in achieving SDGs, the Paris Climate Agreement, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework while addressing poverty and food security. The consultant will work within the Economic and Fiscal Policy Unit to evaluate the project's impact on aligning public finance with sustainable development goals, specifically targeting the misallocation of public finance and harmful agricultural subsidies that exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. Key responsibilities include drafting and revising the inception report, conducting a synthesized desk review, preparing interview guides, performing semi-structured interviews, presenting preliminary findings, and finalizing the evaluation report for dissemination. The role requires strong technical expertise in evaluation methodologies, particularly Theory of Change, alongside deep knowledge of sustainable public finance, nature-based solutions, and sustainable agriculture. The consultant will contribute to lessons learned for future programming in the 'Nature' and 'Finance and Economic Transformation' programmes.
Closes 7/31/2026SVN/2026/046/ Finance Assistant-G4- Douala
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇲 Douala, Cameroon
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Finance Assistant (G4) based in Douala, Cameroon, to support financial management and accounting functions for the Country Office and sub-offices. Reporting to the Resource Management Officer and Finance Officer, the incumbent will handle day-to-day treasury activities, including reviewing cash positions, processing payments and receipts in the Wave accounting system, and managing petty cash. Key responsibilities involve verifying invoices and expense claims, ensuring proper documentation and signatures, maintaining financial filing systems, and preparing monthly accounting returns for headquarters. The role requires coordinating with local banks for operational matters and currency exchange negotiations, as well as collating payment requests from sub-offices. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of basic accounting principles (revenue recognition, bank reconciliation), proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and the ability to work under pressure. Fluency in French is mandatory, while English is desirable. Previous experience in international organizations or humanitarian settings is preferred.
Closes 7/27/2026SVN/2026/045/Finance Assistant_G4_Yaounde
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Finance Assistant (G4) for its Cameroon Country Office in Yaounde. Reporting to the Resource Management Officer and Finance Officer, the role supports financial management and accounting functions for the country office and sub-offices. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily finance activities, reviewing cash positions, and processing payments, receipts, and non-cash vouchers in the Wave accounting system. The incumbent ensures proper documentation and signatures are obtained, maintains petty cash, and supports internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud. The role involves acting as the primary contact with local banks for operational matters and currency exchange negotiations. Additional duties include preparing monthly accounting returns for HQ, recommending improvements to internal controls, maintaining financial filing systems, and collating Request for Payment documents from sub-offices. The Finance Assistant verifies invoices and expense claims, ensuring goods and services are received before payment. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure. The candidate must be fluent in French, with English being desirable. This role supports IOM's mission of promoting humane and orderly migration through effective financial stewardship.
Closes 7/27/2026Administration and Finance Assistant - Tambacounda
United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇳 Senegal
The Administration and Finance Assistant supports the administrative and financial management of UNFPA programs in the South-East axis regions of Tambacounda and Kédougou, reporting to the Director of Operations. Key responsibilities include assisting partners in preparing quarterly fund advance requests, verifying expenditure reports and budget details, and ensuring compliance with HACT and NEX procedures. The role involves monitoring financial execution, facilitating bank reconciliations, and supporting capacity building for regional health directorates. Additional duties include organizing spot-check missions, preparing for annual NEX audits, managing vehicle administration, and conducting physical inventories of equipment. The assistant also provides advisory support for local procurement and logistics for workshops. The ideal candidate possesses at least five years of professional experience in finance, management, or accounting, with specific expertise in UN system financial management. Strong knowledge of the health sector and field operations is required, along with proficiency in French and computer skills.
Closes 8/4/2026Senior Finance Associate
International Organization for Migration · 🇬🇾 Georgetown, Guyana
The Senior Finance Associate at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is responsible for managing the organization's financial operations, including budgeting, financial transactions, and reporting. The role ensures compliance with financial policies, provides guidance to managers and staff, and supports resource management. Key duties include supervising finance support staff, preparing budgets and financial reports, monitoring expenditures, managing payroll, and handling vendor accounts. The associate also assists in audit processes, bank reconciliations, and provides specialized financial advice to project managers and mission heads. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with seven years of experience or a bachelor's degree with five years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with SAP experience as an advantage. The role demands attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a multi-cultural setting, preferably with prior experience in humanitarian or government institutions.
Closes 8/3/2026Budget Management Associate [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇮🇩 Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia
The Budget Management Associate provides comprehensive financial and administrative support for the INSIGHT project, which strengthens the governance and oversight of Indonesia’s Indonesian Environment Fund (IEF). Reporting to the National Project Manager, the role involves managing project budgets, creating requisitions and vouchers in UNDP’s Quantum system, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Key responsibilities include supporting the drafting of project documents and work plans, monitoring accounts receivable, and facilitating audit processes. The associate also aids in resource mobilization by documenting donor communications and preparing financial reports according to donor requirements. Additionally, the position contributes to knowledge building by organizing training sessions and synthesizing best practices. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in accounting and finance, proficiency in MS Office and database packages, and experience with UNDP financial regulations. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is mandatory. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work under supervision, and a commitment to maintaining high fiduciary standards in a sustainable development context.
Closes 7/28/2026Programme Associate NPSA6 (duty station: Amman) - Local Post for Nationals of Jordan
UN Women · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan
The Programme Associate (NPSA6) supports UN Women’s Women Count initiative in Jordan, focusing on gender data and statistics for the 2030 Agenda. The role provides comprehensive administrative, logistical, and financial support to the Women’s Economic Empowerment portfolio. Key responsibilities include managing programme work plans, budgets, and proposals; administering financial processes in the Quantum system (e.g., budget revisions, vouchers, payments); and facilitating knowledge sharing and resource mobilization. The incumbent collaborates with programme staff to ensure accurate reporting, audit readiness, and efficient service delivery. The position requires strong administrative skills, proficiency in office software (especially Excel), and experience with ERP systems. The ideal candidate is a national of Jordan with at least six years of progressively responsible experience in administration or programme management, fluent in Arabic and English, and capable of handling complex logistical and financial tasks within a gender-focused development context.
Closes 8/4/2026Senior Programme Associate (IBG)
International Organization for Migration · 🇹🇳 Tunis-LY1, Tunisia
The Senior Programme Associate supports the Programme Manager for the Immigration and Border Management (IBG) portfolio in Libya and Tunisia. Key responsibilities include coordinating with national counterparts, organizing workshops, and managing financial and procurement processes. The role involves drafting documents in English or Arabic, maintaining filing systems, and ensuring compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements. The associate acts as a liaison for logistics and finance units, tracks supporting documents, and leads procurement actions for border management operations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of financial and administrative management, effective resource management skills, and excellent communication abilities. Experience with international organizations, NGOs, or governmental authorities is preferred. The role requires fluency in Arabic and one of IOM's official languages (English, French, or Spanish). Candidates must demonstrate core competencies such as teamwork, accountability, and communication, along with managerial competencies if applicable. The position is open to internal and external candidates, with first-tier candidates considered before second-tier. The appointment is subject to funding confirmation, medical fitness, and security clearances.
Closes 8/3/2026
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