Administration and Finance Analyst

About the role

The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is hiring an Administration and Finance Analyst for its Sustainable Energy 2 program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The post supports the Energy Investment Program Manager in day-to-day operations, reporting and activities, so that the program runs efficiently against donor-committed timelines. It is a full-time position under a National Personnel Service Agreement, with a one-year contract and possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities

• Standardize finance and accounting systems according to UNDP and UNCDF procedures, and prepare annual work plans, budgets, budget revisions and procurement plans
• Monitor project expenditure and cash flows, support quarterly FACE reviews, cashbook and bank reconciliations, and prepare financial records, forecasts and expenditure reports
• Support procurement, including requests for quotations and contract management, and keep records of vendor performance
• Oversee office operations, logistics, asset management, events, travel arrangements and records management
• Facilitate internal and external audits, support risk management and compliance, and liaise with partners and government counterparts on financial and administrative matters

Required profile

• Master's degree: no professional work experience required; Bachelor's degree requires at least two years of finance and operations experience in a development project organization
• Professional accounting qualification from an internationally accredited institute, or a degree in finance/accounting with two years of experience; FTCP training is required for some candidates
• Fluency in French and English
• Experience with UN agencies or international organizations, familiarity with energy, climate or investment programs, and knowledge of UNCDF/UNDP rules and procedures are advantages

Required skills

• Budget management, audit and finance business partnering
• Procurement procedures and document and records management
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Atlas or Quantum, and strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Office software (MS Word, Excel) and web-based management systems