Administrative and Finance Associate, GS-7

The Position:

The Administrative and Finance Associate position is located in the UNFPA Georgia Country Office based in Tbilisi. Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Office, the Administrative and Finance Associate provides quality services in the areas of finance, human resources (HR), procurement, security and general administration to internal and external clients mastering all relevant regulations, rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. The incumbent supervises clerical and support staff.

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 strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

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:

The Administrative and Finance Associate takes a client-oriented results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines, providing support and guidance to the Country Office. In support of UNFPA’s strategic direction at the country level, the Administrative and Finance Associate contributes to ensuring effective and efficient application of country office resources through support and monitoring in the following areas:

Finance and Budget Management
General Administrative Services including Procurement
Human Resources Management

You would be responsible for:

Finance and Budget Management

Prepare annual budget and budget revisions for operational activities and enter in the ERP System
Provide timely operational clearance in the ERP system on programme-related budgets and send to commitment control (KK)
Perform Finance User function in the ERP system and verify completeness and accuracy of payment requests in line with prevailing policies, etc., identifying and following up with relevant personnel on errors and gaps
Raise Accounts Payable (AP) vouchers in the ERP system and ensure proper payee information, accurate COA and approved amount and liaise with UNDP to ensure timely processing in the system as required
Create, edit and present information (queries, reports, documents) in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats
Prepare monthly and quarterly Financial Accountability Checklists for approval by the Head of Office with relevant supporting documentation
Monitor Institutional and Programme Budgets on a regular basis and submit timely requests for redeployment to HQ for Institutional Budget when necessary, and review programme budget revisions
Carry out cost recovery exercise to proportionately charge the common expenses to non-core resources
Respond to HQ’s and RO queries as and when required and provide guidance on financial matters/policies to programme colleagues
Conduct secondary review of E-FACE forms entered by Programme Associate, verify accuracy of information and ensure proper recording of expenses including timely release of funds to IPs
Review monthly statements and generate financial reports to ensure that expenditures have been properly recorded and that the allotments are not exceeded
Ensure timely annual budget allocations and completion of year-end closure activities
Develop tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of financial resources
Interpret financial policies and procedures and provides guidance to office colleagues
Contribute to the development of the annual assurance plan, take part in conducting spot checks of Implementing Partners jointly with programme colleagues and participate in HACT-related meetings and discussions on a regular basis
Work on audit issues, by providing the required information to auditors, drafting responses to audit findings and recommendations, and follow up accordingly
Provide inputs and review UNFPA funding proposals, cooperation and co-financing agreements as well as reports requiring financial information
Review and monitor charges for common premises, services and cost-recovery taking into account maximum cost efficiency and represent UNFPA’s interest in related negotiations and agreements
Implement corporate systems and applications in support of financial management
Act as Petty Cash Custodian and perform reconciliations on a regular basis.

B. General Administration including Procurement

Assist in the preparation of the Country office work plans, progress reports, enterprise risk management in accordance with the latest requirements of the Strategic Information System
Draft and enter the online procurement plan. Review procurement requests and initiate procurement procedures for the office and oversee the planning and processing programme related procurement
Liaise with the Procurement Services Branch, RO and other relevant offices on procurement-related issues
Monitor and update vendor performance and assessment in the system
Contribute to the smooth running of the office by ensuring provision and maintenance of services and supplies
Coordinate and supervise shipment and custom clearance, travel, event management, administrative surveys, transportation services and insurance, space management, procurement of supplies
Coordinate asset management, periodic assets reports, coordination of physical verification of assets
Maintain operations related documentation system management; ensuring consistent use and appropriate archiving of documents
Actively contribute to the UN Operations Management Team and relevant sub-groups as part of the UN reform, including representing UNFPA’s positioning and interests

C. Human Resources Management

Assist in HR management, coordinate recruitment and the selection process applying best practices HR tools and mechanisms
Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures including use of Consultant Monitoring Tool
Act as HR local recruiter and HR focal point
Supervise UNFPA driver/s and Administrative Assistant;
Assist the Head of Office in monitoring the compliance of the Performance and Career Management (PCM) and personnel learning and development (training and workshops)
Assist the Head of Office in exploring effective HR related strategies to strengthen the capacity of the Office.

Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Head of Office.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Completion of secondary school education required. First level University degree in finance, business administration or public administration is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

7 years of relevant experience in administration and finance in the public or private sector.
Ability to interpret financial regulations, rules, policies and procedures and explain them clearly and concisely
Ability to interpret administrative and personnel rules, regulations and procedures and explain them clearly and concisely. Experience in UN personnel and administrative procedures desirable
Proficiency in use of spreadsheets, word processing and computerized accounting systems
Previous experience in the UN, as well as, experience of UN accounting frameworks and ERP systems desirable
Good writing and communication skills.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required.

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change

Core Competencies:

Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

Managing the organization’s financial resources
Providing procurement services
Ensuring facilities and assets management
Providing logistical support
Managing data
Managing documents, correspondence and reports
Managing information and work flow
Planning, organizing and multitasking
Supporting financial data analysis

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

Providing strategic focus
Engaging internal/external partners and stakeholders
Leading, developing and empowering people/ creating a culture of performance
Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Appointment, Compensation and Benefits:

The initial fixed-term appointment of a staff member shall be for a period of one year. A fixed-term appointment may be renewed, subject to satisfactory service. A fixed-term appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion, irrespective of the length of service.

UNFPA offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.