Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Established by UN General Assembly Resolution 50/166 in 1996, the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) is the first and remains the only global UN funding mechanism dedicated exclusively to providing direct grants to civil society organizations working to prevent and end all forms of violence against women and girls (EVAW/G). Since 2010, UN Women has administered the UN Trust Fund on behalf of the UN system, providing a strong institutional foundation and field support through a global infrastructure of country and regional offices.
With nearly three decades of experience, the UN Trust Fund has become a key global mechanism for funding initiatives that aim to eliminate violence against women and girls. It plays a critical role in fostering collaboration across governments, UN agencies, and civil society to address the root causes and consequences of violence, aligning its work with broader international policies and frameworks. The UN Trust Fund focuses on providing long-term grants to organizations that work in diverse contexts, particularly those representing marginalized groups, such as indigenous women, women living with disabilities, and women from rural or conflict-affected areas. Its investments are survivor-centered and aim to have sustainable, long-term impacts. To date, the UN Trust Fund has funded over 700 initiatives in over 140 countries and territories, significantly contributing to global efforts to end violence against women and girls.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in Arab States, and a functional reporting line to the UN Trust Fund CD and Operations Manager, the Programme and Finance Analyst will support the UNTF AS Regional Hub to ensure that the implementation of grants is consistent with UN Women rules and regulations. The Programme and Finance Analyst will contribute to research, financial management, and programme implementation including providing necessary operational, administrative and programmatic support. The Programme and Finance Analyst will also work in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project staff within the AS Region, including with the Regional Office and UN Women HQ as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and exchange of information. S/he will also support the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist with partner and stakeholder management, logistical support in coordinating events, convenings, advocacy spaces and support to civil society organizations (CSOs) and women’s rights organizations (WROs) and partners with partner agreements, monitoring and reporting.
Scope of Work
Contribute to the administrative and logistical management to the UN Trust Fund Regional EVAW Regional Hub
- Undertake all logistical, administrative and financial arrangements for meetings, workshops, events, and missions.
- Assist the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in coordinating meetings, dialogues, advocacy spaces, engaging with civil society, women’s rights and feminist networks for the implementation of the UN Trust Fund’s strategic plan.
- Provide advanced administrative support and inputs in the preparation of the UN Trust Fund’s regional portfolio work plan, budget, and activities as well as the Regional Inter-agency PAC meetings.
- Contribute to the development or update of standard operating procedures, guidelines, checklists, templates and business processes.
- Identify sources and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers.
- Provide support to the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners.
Implement financial strategies, in full compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems
- Assist the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in all aspects of partner agreement and management.
- Monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports.
- Monitor proper follow up of advances to implementing partners, review their financial reports together with project managers.
- Support the capacity development training to partners on financial management and monitor implementation, including developing and tracking capacity assessment plans for individuals’ partners, where relevant.
- Prepare information for the audit of programmes/ projects and support implementation of audit recommendations.
- Serve as the first reviewer for all financial-related inquiries from partners, including modifications, No-Cost Extensions (NCEs), and other financial matters.
- Perform duties in full compliance with UN Women financial regulations and rules, policies and standard operating procedures, including internal controls. Provide advice and recommend solutions to a wide range of financial issues.
- Review and verify financial transactions, activities, and documentation; taking corrective actions as needed and reporting any unusual activities.
- Monitor the proper functioning of the financial resources management system for office and programmatic budgets and resources.
- Input and update the UN Trust Fund management budget and work plan in Quantum (ERP system)– verify accuracy by checking data sources, making necessary calculations and ensuring inclusion of all relevant data.
- Support training sessions, workshops, and learning exchanges for partners, focusing on financial management, monitoring, and compliance.
- Support the monitoring of financial and operational risks across projects; propose actions or solutions to address challenges proactively.
- Prepare non-PO and PO payments in Quantum.
Prepare and administer UNTF budgets in full compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems
- Support the preparation of the annual budget and work plan, extract resources and financial data for planning purposes.
- Prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds.
- Implement and maintain control mechanism for development projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications and budgetary status.
- Maintain internal expenditure control system.
- Monitor, reconcile advances to grantees which are not in accordance with the approved budget and report any non-compliance to UN Trust Fund Chief.
- Generate Quantum management reports, review data periodically and monitor projects delivery. Follow-up with Finance and Budget Sections on inconsistencies and ensure adjustments are accurately entered in the system.
- Assist the UN Trust Fund in internal and external audits, coordinating the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Undertake corrective actions on un-posted vouchers, including vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions and unapproved vouchers. Respond to requests to resolve financial data issues.
- Input data in Quantum and monitor status. Keep stakeholders and clients informed for timely action and/or decisions.
Provide finance support to the Programme and Operations team
- Provide information inputs to financial reports for Regional Office, HQ Finance and stakeholders.
- Provide inputs and take necessary actions to facilitate timely financial project closure, financial reporting, and closure of transactional processes.
Provide administrative and procurement support to the UNTF procurement focal point to arrange procurement activities for projects.
Provide advanced programmatic and technical support to the portfolio
- Programmatic Collaboration
- Assist in preparing briefing notes and presentations on regional portfolio status, achievements, and challenges, including Country summaries.
- Support the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist in mission planning and implementation, including compilation and analysis of mission findings to identify trends and issues requiring action
- Grant Selection and Partner Management
- Collaborate with the Regional EVAW Portfolio Specialist with his\her contribution to the Regional PAC
- Support development of tailored capacity assessments that examine both operational and programmatic capacities
- Support in the maintenance of a database of applicant organizations to facilitate ongoing engagement with the wider EVAW/G ecosystem
- Knowledge Management and Learning
- Assist in the maintenance of a regional database of EVAW/G resources, research, and tools developed by grantees
- Support preparation of thematic briefs based on grantee experiences and results
- Assist in organizing thematic learning exchanges and knowledge sharing sessions
- Assist in analyzing grantee feedback on technical assistance and capacity development needs
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Competencies :
Core Values:
- Integrity;
- Professionalism;
- Respect for Diversity.
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
- Accountability;
- Creative Problem Solving;
- Effective Communication;
- Inclusive Collaboration;
- Stakeholder Engagement;
- Leading by Example.
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Functional Competencies:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills in financial management and programme implementation.Ability to provide technical guidance on partner financial reporting and compliance.
- Capacity to synthesize data and draft high-quality analytical reports and presentations.
- Strong IT and web-based management systems skills
- Ability to extract and interpret data
V. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Certification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field is required; or a Bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience.
Experience
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme and finance management, including experience with ERP systems. A minimum of 4 years is required for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
- Experience in supporting programmatic and operational work of civil society organizations, especially women's rights organizations, is desirable.
- Experience in knowledge management, documenting lessons learned, or supporting monitoring and evaluation is an asset
- Experience in organizing and facilitating learning events or multi-stakeholder processes is desirable
Languages
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Prior to starting their assignment, Home based PPSA are responsible for holding a work permit valid for the homebased location during the entire PPSA duration.
Statements :
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