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Grants Financial Monitoring and Compliance Officer

UNOPS

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Full Time 2026-08-29 Male/Female

Job Overview

Location

Kabul

Nationality

Afghan

About UNOPS

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.

Working with us

We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.

Diversity

With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.

Job Description

Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services.

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need.

Job Requirements

Job Specific Context

The Grants Financial Monitoring and Compliance Officer plays a critical role in safeguarding the financial integrity of grants and optimizing the effective utilization of funds disbursed to Grantees (Facilitating Partners - FPs). The position ensures robust financial management, rigorous oversight, and full compliance with donor requirements, UNOPS financial rules, and applicable regulatory frameworks. Under the direct supervision of the Grant Management Specialist and the technical supervision of the Finance Advisor, the Officer will work closely with the cross-functional teams, including Programme, Grants, and Finance, the Officer supports the coordinates targeted financial monitoring and spot checks of funds disbursed, reviews financial reports, and supports the grant closure process. With support from the Grant Management Specialist and Finance Advisor, the Officer develops and delivers grant financial capacity-building initiatives for FPs and internal stakeholders, strengthening compliance and financial management practices. This proactive oversight is essential to mitigating financial risks and ensuring full adherence to the Project Operations Manual (POM) and all relevant regulatory standards. The role will supervise five field office based Grants Financial Monitoring and Compliance Associates.

Role Purpose

The Grants Financial Monitoring and Compliance Officer is responsible for maintaining and strengthening the grants financial management system and will work closely with the Finance Specialist and Grant Management Specialist. The role is responsible for financial management and monitoring, capacity building and compliance, and will also contribute to the identification and sharing of best practices in financial and grants management.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Financial Monitoring and Reporting for Grant Management Activities

In collaboration with the program team and supervisors, develop schedules for financial monitoring/spot checks. Coordinate, assign and oversee field monitoring, verifications missions and spot checks conducted by Grants Financial Monitoring and Compliance Associates, and develop summarised reports. Service as the focal point for financial monitoring of FPs, acting as lead during spot checks and financial verifications
Actively follow up on action points arising from past spot check reports, TPMA reports and financial reviews
With support from direct supervisor, lead and conduct spot checks at FP HQ level
Support the analysis and identification of financial risks and the implementation of recommended internal control procedures
With support from direct supervisor, establish key financial performance indicators for FPs to strengthen their financial management performance
Review FP financial reports and verify supporting documents for sampled expenditures, assess alignment of expenditures with project outputs and recommend improvements
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial information in ERP and other grants reporting platforms, to support the Grants Management System
Systematically and regularly update all files held in relation to grants and reconcile this data with other records where relevant

2. Capacity Building

With support from direct supervisor, organize, manage, and oversee the implementation of training activities within the framework of the Project’s Capacity building Plan, focusing on financial management and reporting
With support from direct supervisor, develop the training materials informed by findings and observations from audits, spot checks, TPMA reports, and other financial reviews
With support from direct supervisor, deliver training sessions to FP Finance staff to ensure compliance with the grant agreement and increase the capacity of the FPs
Support the capacity development of Grants Financial Monitoring and Compliance Associates through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job support

3. Compliance

Support direct supervisor in providing capacity-building assistances to Financial Partners (FPs) and the Project Team to ensure full compliance with applicable financial management policies, internal control requirements, and procedures
Coordinate closely with the Finance Team to ensure that grant support related revenue and expenses are recorded and reported in compliance with IPSAS and other applicable financial reporting standards
In collaboration with the program team, interpret and provide guidance on financial procedures to FPs to ensure a clear understanding of, and compliance with the Project Operations Manual (POM), grant support agreement and UNOPS requirements
Comply with IPSAS requirements IPSAS 47 and 48
Provide inputs to the IPSAS reporting requirements

4. Knowledge Management and Sharing

Support direct supervisor in undertaking relevant training and learning opportunities to strengthen expertise in finance and grants management tools, approaches and procedures
Document and share lessons learned and best practices, with FPs, project team and other relevant fora
Contribute to the overall knowledge sharing and collaboration within the Finance team; and Grants and Contracts team in UNOPS Grants Management “Community of Practice”

5. Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with the FP Finance leads and field office team to ensure coordinated financial oversight and consistent application of monitoring procedures
Contribute to continuous improvement of financial monitoring tools, templates, and procedures with all relevant stakeholders

6. Project Closure

Contribute to grant closure processes by reviewing FP financial documentation and confirming completeness and accuracy of records
Assist in analysis and review of the final financial reports submitted by the FPs prior to the processing of final payments by Finance Unit
Coordinate and support the grant audit process, including liaison with relevant stakeholders

7. Ad-hoc Assignments

Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to support project delivery and team objectives.

Skills

Analytical Skills, Capacity Building, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Project Finance, Reporting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

First University Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Finance Management or equivalent disciplines
A certification in chartered accountancy is accepted in lieu of a first-level university degree.

Desired

Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar

Experience Requirements

Required

A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with responsibility for financial management support, project accounting, budgeting and financial reporting or related fields is required
Experience working with grants projects, including monitoring financial performance, reviewing financial reports and providing capacity building support to grantees
Knowledge of UNOPS financial rules and regulations is an asset.
Good understanding of local fiscal policies and procedures
Computer skills are required

Desired

Experience working with the UN, World Bank and/or other donor agencies, government ministries, and/or NGOs is an asset.

Language Requirements

Language	Proficiency Level	Requirement
English	Fluent	Required

Submission Guidelines

Please click on the below link for actual vacancy announcement to see the complete details and submission guideline as this is only an attempt for attracting female applicants for gender parity in organization. Please make sure you fill your profile/application properly with all relevant details in order to be considered for the next stage of recruitment/selection.

https://careers.unops.org/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/4082

Submission Email

https://careers.unops.org/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/4082

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