Education: Secondary school with 6 years’ experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business with 2 years’ experience

Posting Period
Start: 04-Dec-2025
End: 14-Dec-2025

Duration
Six months with possibility of extension

Job Highlight
Ensure efficient and compliant financial operations by delivering accounting, budget management, cash handling and financial reporting support in line with UNOPS financial rules and regulations.

About the Region
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office in Nairobi oversees over 250 projects across 40 countries, primarily in fragile and conflict-affected areas. With more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices, the region supports national priorities in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, and more, promoting effective project delivery and sustainable development.

About the Country / Multi-Country Office
Based in Addis Ababa, HAMCO works across Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan, focusing on health, agriculture, education, livelihoods and economic development. It delivers project management, procurement, infrastructure and HR services, supporting national stakeholders while strengthening systems and resilience in underserved and crisis-affected communities.

Job Context
The position is based in Mekele. Under the Support Services Senior Analyst and Finance Specialist, the Finance Associate ensures high-quality financial verification, accuracy and compliance while coordinating closely with operations, programme and project teams.

Role Purpose
Provide accounting, budget administration, cash management and financial reporting support, ensuring efficient, accurate and compliant financial operations aligned with UNOPS policies and donor requirements.

Budget Administration & Cost Recovery
Support budget preparation and monitoring, prepare financial analyses, maintain cost-recovery systems, assist in agreement preparation, follow up on contributions, support project closure, and contribute to cost-saving measures.

Accounting, Payments & Payroll
Verify payment requests, process vouchers and transactions in ERP, maintain expenditure controls, reconcile accounts, support payroll processing, record accruals, and ensure timely month-end and year-end closures.

Cash & Treasury Management
Monitor cash positions, manage imprests, prepare cash forecasts, conduct bank reconciliations, initiate transfers and FX transactions, and manage petty cash and operational advances.

Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare donor reports, financial statements, variance analyses, support audits, maintain VAT and balance accounts, perform reconciliations and adjusting entries.

Knowledge Building & Sharing
Support training sessions, participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives, prepare briefs and research finance topics.

Skills
Cash Management, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Accounting Standards

Education Requirements
Required:
Secondary school with 6 years’ experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business with 2 years’ experience
Desired:
Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA)

Experience Requirements
Required:
Project financial management, budgeting, cash management, financial reporting, and strong digital tool proficiency
Desired:
Multicultural/UN experience, humanitarian or development context experience, ERP system experience

Language Requirements
English — Fluent (Required)

Additional Information
UNOPS does not request payments at any recruitment stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Recruitment is subject to background checks. UNOPS promotes diversity and equal opportunity.

How to Apply
Apply via the UNOPS career portal:
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