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UNFPA is committed to delivering an integrated, multi-agency, nationwide response to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) needs. 

About UNFPA

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

Purpose of consultancy:

UNFPA is seeking a Project Finance Associate to support the UNFPA Afghanistan work, specifically the FCDO, CERF and CANADA funded projects. The consultant was initially engaged through a non- competitive selection process for a five-month period, from 01-Sep-2025to 31- July 2025. As a key member of both the Humanitarian  Unis, the consultant has been pivotal in supporting donor reporting, managing MHT data, and enhancing the unit’s overall fund allocation and utilization  monitoring. These contributions have significantly improved the office’s analytical capacity and strengthened reporting, which is crucial for evidence-based programming.

Given the critical role the consultant plays compiling border response data and  supporting donor reporting, it is essential to renew  his contract for an additional five (5) months, from 01-September l - 2025 to 31-Jul-2025. This extension will ensure continuity, build on the momentum already established, and further strengthen the unit’s capacity to implement a robust monitoring and evaluation system. Such sustained support is necessary to effectively communicate impactful results to donors, thereby enhancing the credibility of the Country Office (CO) and ensuring the successful implementation of program activities aligned with donor commitments.

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments to accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon the UN Member States, organizations, and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recovering lost gains, and realizing our goals.

Afghanistan faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with very real risk of systematic collapse and human catastrophe. The crisis is feared to rollback development gains of the last twenty years. In response to the humanitarian situation, UNFPA in Afghanistan works towards increasing the availability and use of integrated SRH/PSS services (including family planning, maternal health and psychosocial support) that are gender- responsive and meet human rights standards for quality of care and equity in access. The UNFPA Country Office in Afghanistan has been receiving financial support from various donors to carry out its humanitarian interventions. One of the key donors is the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom. The FCDO has been supporting UNFPA since August 2021, following the Taliban's takeover of the country, as part of their commitment to assisting the Afghan people in meeting their maternal, reproductive health, and protection needs.

To ensure timely implementation of FCDO’s & PRM’s funded projects, he/she will work within the context of humanitarian programming, to provide support in ensuring effective and efficient application of the CO’s resources through the support and monitoring of the available and forecasted resources in the following activities:

• Finance:
• Budget Development
• Budget Reporting
• Budget Management

You would be responsible for: Under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Coordinator assists the Humanitarian Unit and Resource Mobilization and Partnership Unit in the efficient management of the CO’s financial and budgetary applications, adherence to financial controls, and corporate financial policies, rules and regulations;

Essential tasks:

• Monitors the budgets and expenditures of the CO under the humanitarian projects; prepares financial reports on project expenditures; prepare analytical reports on current and past expenditure trends; and make recommendations on expenditure rates;
• Performs Finance User function in Quantum and Quantum Plus for the Humanitarian Unit and Resource Mobilization and Partnership Unit;
• Takes responsibility for tracking the financial resources for the CO under the Resource Mobilization and Partnership Unit, including for the dashboard functions;
• Takes responsibility for keeping up-to-date financial records, filing, reconciling and following up on financial transactions. Prepares Monthly and Quarterly Financial Accountability Checklists;
• Monitors status of the Operating Fund Accounts and proposes action for the timely clearance of expenditures, reconciles financial reports from the Implementing Partners and reviews for correctness the NEX expenditures in GPS module in Quantum;
• Ensures the preparation of year-end financial closure, assets and liabilities, and balance sheet statements;
• Participates in development of tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of budgets, coordinates compilation of financial data; detects potential over-under expenditure problems and suggests remedial action; and provides accurate and up-dated financial information to the Humanitarian Unit and Resource Mobilization and Partnership Unit on a regular basis;
• Implements corporate systems and applications in support of financial management and country office operations;
• Assists the Humanitarian Unit and Resource Mobilization and Partnership Unit in the formulation and management of the country budget, control allotments, monitor expenditures, and prepare revision according to the needs of the CO;
• Ensures the effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up, M&E support and processes financial transactions in an accurate and timely way;
• Assists in the budget development for resource mobilization

Qualifications and Experience: 

• A Higher Secondary certificate is required. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Preference BBA, Accounting, or Finance with 6 years of work experience

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in programme/ project management. Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.

Language requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Dari and Pashto are necessary as the working language in Afghanistan. Knowledge of other official UN languages would be an asset.

Values: 

●    Exemplifying integrity, 

●    Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

●    Embracing cultural diversity, 

●    Embracing change

Functional Competencies: 

●    Logistical support 

●    Managing data 

●    Managing documents, correspondence and reports 

●    Managing information and workflow 

●    Planning, organizing and multi- tasking 

●    Managing financial processes 

●    Job knowledge / technical expertise

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

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g. support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:
 

The consultant is expected to provide all necessary equipment to complete the assignment (computer, software, phone, etc).

UNFPA will provide all relevant background information and documentation regarding the regional and country contexts as well as relevant documents on the related position. 

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

UNFPA will only accept properly completed job application forms in Quantum before the closing date & will not consider late submissions after the closing date. Any information provided on the Quantum job application form will be considered binding.

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