In Ghana, UNFPA has started implementing its new five-year 8th Country Programme 2023-2027.  The 8th CP aligns well with national, regional and global priorities including aligning with the UNFPA strategic plan, 2022 – 2025, that seeks to accelerate the reduction of preventable maternal death, unmet need for family planning, and gender-based violence and harmful practices. It fits within two of the three pillars of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022 – 2025, namely: equitable access to social services and promoting a peaceful Ghana. In addition, the country programme aligns to the ICPD Programme of Action, the national voluntary commitment made by the Government at the Nairobi Summit on the 25th anniversary of ICPD (ICPD+25), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

You will support the effective management of UNFPA programme activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender.

Possessing a depth of knowledge of UNFPA financial rules, guidelines, and processes, you will demonstrate a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting rules, procedures and guidelines.  You will act in an advisory manner to programme / project staff to maximise the impact of financial resources in delivering programmes / projects.

You would be responsible for: 

• Supporting the monitoring of programme financial performance, by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/results; detecting potential over/under expenditure problems and proposing remedial action.
• Developing effective mechanisms for monitoring programme and project budgets; coordinating compilation of financial data; and regularly providing accurate, up to date financial information to HQ and regional offices.
• Interpreting financial policies and procedures and providing training and guidance to staff and project managers. Striving to identify innovative ways in which programme financial needs can be met within existing policies.
• Assisting in the management of the CO budget, by budget formulation, controlling allotments, monitoring expenditures, and preparing revisions as required.
• Maintaining an effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up; and processing financial transactions in an accurate and timely way.
• Reviewing and monitoring charges for common services and cost recovery, taking into account maximum cost efficiency; representing UNFPA’s interests in financial negotiations and agreements.
• Implementing corporate systems and applications in support of financial management and country office operations.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with finance colleagues in other UN agencies, including representing UNFPA at the UN Finance Inter-Agency working group.

Perform any other duties as requested by the Supervisor and the UNFPA Management team.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration or similar discipline desirable.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Six years of relevant experience in administration, finance or office management.
• Proficiency in current Microsoft Office software packages and web-based management systems such as the ERP systems, Quantum, QuantumPlus, Quantum PowerBI, etc.
• Emotional intelligence; ability to work independently and in culturally diverse teams.

Languages: 

Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

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

Functional Competencies:

• Managing the organization’s financial resources
• Providing procurement services
• Ensuring facilities and assets management

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,
• Communicating for impact

Managerial Competencies: 

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