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Programme Associate

Category: Research/Consultancy

Job Description

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You will support the effective management of UNFPA programme activities by providing administrative and financial management support. The Programme Associate is instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation by using appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures. As appropriate and under the direction of his/her dedicated output managers, the Programme Associate also contributes to financial management and operational and procedural guidance.
Possessing a depth of knowledge of UNFPA financial rules, guidelines, and processes, the Programme Associate will demonstrate a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting rules, procedures and guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supporting the monitoring of programme workplan implementation and financial performance, by providing necessary guidance on appropriate implementation modality, ensuring timely financial analysis, detecting potential over/under expenditure problems and proposing remedial action in compliance with UNFPA’s policies and procedures, and monitoring progress.
  • Supporting the development of effective mechanisms for monitoring programme and project budgets; coordinating compilation of financial data; and regularly providing accurate, up to date financial information.
  • 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.
  • Providing support for the management and monitoring of programme budget for core and non-core resources including analysing utilization trends and bringing relevant issues to the attention of programme manager with recommendations that support decision making.
  • Maintaining an effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up; and processing financial transactions in an accurate and timely way.
  • Provide logistical and administrative support when it is required by UNFPA, and as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Carry out any other duties as may be required by the supervisor to assure the success of the work team.

Educational Qualification

  • SSC

Other Educational Qualification

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

Skills

  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in programme or project support, preferably in humanitarian or development settings.
  • Experience in fund monitoring, work plan implementation, and working with implementing partners is required.
  • Previous experience with UN agencies, especially UNFPA, is an asset.
  • Strong understanding of project/programme financial management.
  • Familiarity with UN/UNFPA financial and programmatic procedures is an advantage.
  • Excellent coordination, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with ERP systems is an asset.
  • Ability to work in a team, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
  • Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic is required. 

Salary

  • Negotiable

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UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund

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Job Summary

  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Location: Sudan
  • Employment Type: Contractual
  • Experience: 6 to 7 Year (s)
  • Vacancy: Not Specific
  • Gender: Any
  • Published on:July 7, 2025
  • Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
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About the Company

  • Company Name: UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund
  • Website: www.unfpa.org
  • UNFPA mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled.


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