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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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- 7/23/2026
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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 Associate (Bank Reconciliation)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇭🇺 Hungary
The Finance Associate (Bank Reconciliation) is a specialized support role within the FAO Shared Services Centre in Budapest, Hungary. The incumbent leads and coordinates financial support activities, ensuring the quality, transparency, and consistency of financial processes. Key responsibilities include reviewing transactions, investigating errors, reconciling accounts, and verifying the accuracy of financial data extracted from corporate systems. The role involves monitoring transactions against authorized levels, preparing worksheets and reports, and facilitating the smooth processing of electronic payments. The associate acts as a focal point for analyzing, testing, and implementing new financial process automations and serves as an alternate approver for high-value invoices. Additionally, the position requires liaising with corporate banks regarding payment issues, drafting correspondence, and providing procedural guidance, supervision, and training to other finance support staff. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of financial policies, accounting practices, and ERP systems, demonstrating high initiative, judgment, and liability. This role directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance team's service delivery.
Closes 8/4/2026Finance 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 7/31/2026National 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 7/31/2026Administrative 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 7/31/2026Agribusiness 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 Assistant
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇬 Lome, Togo
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Togo is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Country Office's financial operations and compliance. Reporting to the Operations Analyst, the incumbent will work within the Operations Unit to ensure adherence to UNDP policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include supporting operational strategies, managing cost recovery systems, and providing accounting and administrative support to the Finance Section. The role involves maintaining financial records, processing invoices, managing petty cash and bank reconciliations, and handling treasury functions. The assistant will also analyze financial dashboards, correct exceptions, manage administrative budgets, and assist with audit processes and account closures. Additionally, the position requires training staff on financial matters and contributing to knowledge sharing. The ideal candidate possesses strong attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to work under pressure. This role is critical for maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the UNDP's development programs in Togo, aligning with the country's sustainable development goals.
Closes 8/8/2026Project Analyst, Shifting to Zero Waste Against Pollution (SWAP) project (Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants only).
United Nations Development Programme · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Project Analyst supports the global implementation of the Shifting to Zero Waste Against Pollution (SWAP) initiative, a GEF-funded project aimed at reducing chemical pollution and promoting circular economy principles in five pilot cities. The role involves technical support for project management, including drafting progress reports, coordinating meetings, and maintaining documentation. Key responsibilities include managing procurement processes for consultants and goods, supporting hiring and contract administration, and coordinating travel logistics. The analyst also contributes to the Zero Waste Finance Platform by mapping fiscal incentives, researching financing strategies, and engaging with investors and partners. Administrative duties involve budget monitoring, financial transaction processing in Quantum/PIMS+, and ensuring compliance with UNDP regulations. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management, financial administration, and procurement skills, with a focus on environmental sustainability and sustainable finance.
Closes 7/31/2026Staff Officer (Internal Control & Coordination)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇳🇴 Stavanger, Norway
The Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is recruiting a Staff Officer for Internal Control & Coordination within the Office of Budget & Finance (BUDFIN). The role ensures the integrity of financial management and control systems for international funds, supporting NATO nations and the JWC mission. Key responsibilities include establishing internal control systems, conducting risk assessments, and analyzing control effectiveness for appropriated and non-appropriated funds. The incumbent acts as the BUDFIN Executive Officer, coordinating cross-functional tasks and serving as the primary liaison for internal and international auditors. Duties also involve overseeing audit programs, ensuring segregation of duties, reviewing financial documentation through commitment and purchase order stages, and drafting policies. The role requires monitoring National Support Elements and managing duty-free and VAT reimbursement processes. The ideal candidate possesses extensive middle-management experience in governmental budgetary administration and financial control, familiarity with ADP financial systems, and strong communication skills. The position offers an international work environment in Stavanger, Norway, with a full-time schedule and a three-year definite duration contract.
Closes 8/30/2026Analyste des Operations (Ouvert aux candidats de Niveaux 0 & 1 & 2)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇬 Lome, Togo
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Togo is recruiting an Operations Analyst (Analyste des Operations) to serve as a strategic advisor to senior management on all aspects of country office management. Reporting to the Deputy Resident Representative, the incumbent will oversee the strategic direction of operations, ensuring compliance with UNDP policies, risk management frameworks, and financial standards (IPSAS). Key responsibilities include supervising finance, procurement, logistics, IT, and HR services; managing operational risks; coordinating audits; and ensuring the effective functioning of the country office's support services. The role requires leading the operations team, fostering collaboration with program staff and other UN agencies, and driving operational efficiency through digital solutions and process standardization. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a background in business administration or public finance, and proven experience in managing complex operational systems in international or government contexts. Fluency in French and Ewe is mandatory, with English highly desirable. The position is open to internal candidates across multiple tiers (0, 1, and 2) as part of a tiered recruitment approach to preserve institutional capacity.
Closes 7/31/2026Purchasing Assistant (SGIM)(G5)
International Atomic Energy Agency · 🇦🇹 Austria
The Purchasing Assistant (G5) provides administrative and procurement support to the Division of Information Management within the IAEA Department of Safeguards. The role involves preparing purchase requisitions for software, hardware, and services, including compiling technical specifications and budget coding. The incumbent enters receipts into the Oracle AIPS system, coordinates procurement activities, and resolves discrepancies with suppliers. Responsibilities also include monitoring orders and agreements, conducting low-value purchasing, and serving as a focal point for AIPS usage. The candidate must liaise with internal offices such as Procurement Services and Budget and Finance. The role requires strong analytical thinking, client orientation, and resilience. It is a fixed-term, regular position based in Vienna, Austria, open to local candidates only. The posting notes that this selection may generate a roster for future similar roles.
Closes 8/13/2026Administrative and Financial Assistant
United Nations Development Programme · 🇲🇱 Bamako, Mali
The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) in Mali is seeking an Administrative and Financial Assistant to support the Local Cost Security Shared Budget (LCSSB) and the administration of a team of 62 personnel across Bamako and seven field offices. The role involves providing financial advice to the Deputy Security Advisor, managing purchase orders in the Quantum system, tracking AFP contributions, monitoring expenditures against approved budgets, and analyzing budget variances. Administrative duties include supporting office operations, maintaining assets and official documents, coordinating travel and logistics, managing vehicle fleets, and handling customs clearance. The incumbent acts as a liaison with UNDP administration and other UN agencies, ensuring compliance with established procedures. The ideal candidate possesses strong skills in financial management, accounting, project management, and document archiving, with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with UN systems like Atlas and Quantum. Fluency in French is mandatory, while English is desirable. The position requires a secondary education diploma with five years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with two years of experience in administrative and financial management.
Closes 7/24/2026Project Coordinator (PSA)
United Nations University · 🇲🇿 Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique
The United Nations University (UNU-WIDER) is seeking a Project Coordinator (PSA) to support the FORÇA project in Maputo, Mozambique. This role focuses on strengthening the National Directorate for Climate Finance's capacity to mobilize and manage climate finance. The incumbent will coordinate day-to-day project implementation, monitor progress against logframes, and ensure alignment with work plans. Key responsibilities include preparing monitoring reports, managing financial and administrative compliance, and facilitating stakeholder coordination with government counterparts and development partners. The role also involves supporting capacity-building activities, knowledge dissemination, and contributing to future project development through research and proposal inputs. The ideal candidate possesses strong project coordination skills, experience in development contexts, and fluency in English and Portuguese. This is a fixed-term contract based at the Ministry of Planning and Development, requiring close collaboration with UNU-WIDER and local institutions to drive evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development outcomes.
Closes 8/20/2026Officer Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Capabilities
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
The Officer, Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Capabilities role within NATO’s Office of Resources provides independent technical, financial, and policy advice to the Secretary General and Resource Committees. The incumbent evaluates military requirements and technical solutions for BMD capabilities, focusing on investment, running costs, and workforce implications. Key responsibilities include assessing programme scope, schedules, costs, and risks; managing the lifecycle of NATO common-funded capabilities; contributing to policy development; and coordinating with NATO bodies, military authorities, and national delegations. The officer also chairs technical meetings and represents the Office in Resource Committees. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or a closely related field, with at least five years of experience in developing, procuring, or maintaining complex systems. They must demonstrate strong project management knowledge and the ability to communicate complex technical and financial advice to diverse audiences. Proficiency in NATO’s official languages (English/French) is required. The role involves a three-year definite duration contract, renewable for up to three years, with a maximum service period of six years. It requires security clearance and is open only to nationals of NATO member countries.
Closes 9/6/2026Internship
United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇹 Thimphu, Bhutan
UNDP Bhutan is recruiting six interns across its Country Office to support the Environment and Livelihoods, Governance and Advocacy, Communications, and Finance teams. The role involves conducting desk research on climate resilience, sustainable development, and governance; compiling project documentation; and assisting with the planning and logistics of workshops and field missions. Interns will support data management, monitoring, and basic analysis, as well as financial processing, budget monitoring, and audit support. Responsibilities also include developing content for digital platforms, managing social media, and producing knowledge products. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in or has recently graduated from a university degree program in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or Communications. Strong research, analytical, and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools. The position requires fluency in English and Dzongkha and is open only to Bhutanese nationals. Interns will work under the supervision of senior staff, gaining exposure to UNDP’s strategic objectives and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Closes 7/31/2026Chief of Unit, Risk Management and Compliance, P4
UN Support Office in Haiti · 🇭🇹 Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
The Chief of Unit, Risk Management and Compliance (P4) leads UNSOH’s engagement with external oversight bodies (Board of Auditors, JIU, OIOS) and the Audit Response Unit. The role involves coordinating audit visits, tracking recommendations, and advising senior management on acceptance or rejection of findings. The incumbent owns the Mission’s risk management framework, maintaining the risk register, embedding risk management into operations, and producing regular risk reporting. Responsibilities include reporting on Delegation of Authority KPIs, preparing the Statement of Internal Controls, and reconciling external audit accountability with internal risk oversight. The role requires overseeing the unit’s work plan, facilitating oversight body visits, and ensuring timely, accurate responses to audit observations. The incumbent must identify systemic issues, develop guidelines for self-assessment, and liaise with stakeholders on Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity frameworks. Data analytics skills are used to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making. The position reports to the Senior Administrative Officer within the Office of the Director of Mission Support. It is a temporary three-month assignment in Haiti, supporting the Gang Suppression Force and other entities. The role demands strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in English and French at UN Level III.
Closes 7/31/2026
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