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UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet. UNDP has been working in Afghanistan for more than 50 years on climate change and resilience, gender, governance, health, livelihoods, and rule of law. Under the broader framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in close coordination with other UN agencies, UNDP is supporting the Afghan people’s aspiration for peace, prosperity, and sustainability. UNDP is currently implementing its flagship crisis response programme, ABADEI (Area Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives), as part of the ongoing UN-led response to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and the breakdown of Afghanistan’s economy following the August 2021 shift in power. 

Job Description: Administrative and Finance Associate

Job Summary

The Area-Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives (ABADEI) Project is a response to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, aimed at supporting basic human needs while enhancing community resilience. The project focuses on addressing poverty, supporting livelihoods, and providing immediate income sources through various initiatives, particularly for women and girls.

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management:

• Support the ABADEI Project Management Unit (PMU) in financial planning and adherence to internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with UN/UNDP financial regulations and policies.
• Maintain robust internal financial management controls over financial processes.
• Conduct periodic reviews of financial transactions and support necessary corrections.
• Monitor budget and expenditures, and assist in preparing financial reports.

Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative support for the smooth implementation of the ABADEI project.
• Assist in preparing annual and quarterly work plans and periodic reporting.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for personnel, consultants, and partners.
• Ensure availability and maintenance of project equipment.

Knowledge Building and Sharing:

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and provide guidance on financial and administrative matters.
• Support the organization of training on financial management and administrative procedures.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in finance and administration.

Institutional Arrangement:

• Under the guidance of the ABADEI Project Manager and direct supervision of the Finance Specialist, the Associate will provide administrative, coordination, and financial management support.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Achieve Results: Plans and monitors work, pays attention to detail, and delivers quality work by deadlines.
• Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas and pragmatic problem solving.
• Learn Continuously: Open-minded, shares knowledge, and learns from mistakes.
• Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change and handles ambiguity constructively.
• Act with Determination: Shows drive and motivation, delivering calmly under pressure.
• Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion and forms positive relationships.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciates and respects differences, confronting discrimination.

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:

• Administration and Operations: Knowledge of asset management and the ability to prepare financial statements.
• Finance: Skills in budget management, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Business Management: Customer satisfaction and monitoring and evaluation skills.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Secondary Education with specialized certification in accounting and/or finance.
• University degree in Finance or Accounting is desirable.
• Fully Qualified Accountant from an internationally accredited institute or completion of the UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP).

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years (with secondary education) or three (3) years (with bachelor's degree) of relevant experience in financial transactions and administration.
• Demonstrable experience in financial management and project administration.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in compiling project reports and familiarity with UN/UNDP policies.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto is required.

Professional Certificates:

• Procurement certification would be an asset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNDP values diversity and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

Submission Guideline

Interested applicants can apply by clicking the link below or by copying and pasting the link into their browsers:
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