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1. Finance And Budget Officer, P4

2. Programme Management Officer, P3

Finance and Budget Officer, P4

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 7 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

General Responsibilities

• Gather, examine and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends and patterns, presenting findings through charts, tables, graphs and other data visualisation formats.

• Provide guidance and training on financial and budgetary policies, procedures and results-based budgeting practices.

• Participate in interdepartmental discussions and technical missions concerning resource requirements, programming and budget matters.

• Monitor relevant policies, reports, guidelines and decisions affecting programme implementation and ensure compliance with applicable United Nations procedures.

• Prepare management reports, correspondence and submissions for intergovernmental bodies on budgetary and financial matters.

• Review budgetary policies and procedures, conduct research and recommend appropriate improvements where necessary.

• Serve as Certifying Officer in accordance with Financial Rule 110.4, ensuring obligations and expenditures comply with approved budgets, rules and regulations.

• Coordinate with UNEP Corporate Services Division, UN Secretariat, UNDP and UNOPS on financial and administrative matters affecting programme delivery.

• Safeguard the accuracy and reliability of financial and management systems and related internal controls.

• Provide financial and administrative support to the representation of the Law Division in relevant legislative meetings.

• Represent the Division in interdepartmental and departmental meetings when required.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the assigned unit or section where applicable.

• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced university qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.

• A first-level university degree together with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted instead of the advanced degree.

• Qualifications or completed programmes in data analytics, business analytics or data science are desirable.

Work Experience

• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budgeting, administration, business administration or a related area.

• Practical experience using SAP or another enterprise resource planning system is required.

• Experience preparing and analysing financial statements under accounting frameworks such as IFRS or IPSAS.

• Experience delivering financial management and administrative support to Multilateral Environmental Agreements or international environmental treaties supported by the United Nations.

• Demonstrated experience in financial data analysis, reconciliations and reporting.

• Experience preparing reports for donors or intergovernmental bodies is an advantage.

• Previous experience within the United Nations system or another comparable international organisation is desirable.

Programme Management Officer, P3

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 5 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Project and Program Management

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes, projects and related activities.

• Monitor programme progress, review relevant reports and documentation, identify implementation challenges and recommend appropriate corrective measures.

• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and track agreed follow-up actions to ensure timely completion.

• Support consulting assignments by planning and facilitating workshops, interactive sessions and development of client action plans.

• Conduct research, analyse information from multiple sources and present findings in a clear and useful manner.

• Contribute to policy development through analysis of emerging issues, trends, evaluations and research studies.

• Design and support surveys, including developing data collection tools, analysing responses and drawing relevant conclusions.

• Prepare background papers, analytical documents, report sections, studies and contributions to publications.

• Provide substantive support for consultations, conferences and meetings, including developing agendas, identifying participants and preparing presentations and supporting documents.

• Conduct outreach activities and facilitate training sessions, seminars and presentations on assigned subjects.

• Participate in or lead field missions and provide guidance to consultants, government representatives and other stakeholders.

• Prepare mission reports and summaries following field assignments.

• Coordinate programme and project budgeting and funding activities, including submissions, progress reports, financial statements and work programme documentation.

• Analyse data to identify trends and patterns and present insights through charts, tables, graphs and other visualisation methods to support planning and decision-making.

• Undertake any other duties assigned in support of programme objectives.

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced university qualification in Environmental Science, Public Health, Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences or a related discipline.

• A first-level university degree combined with the required qualifying experience may be accepted in place of an advanced degree.

• Additional qualifications or completed programmes in data analytics, business analytics or data science are desirable.

Work Experience

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project management, particularly in areas involving One Health, biodiversity, climate or pollution-related health issues.

• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in developing countries.

• At least two years of experience working with international organisations, including the United Nations or similar institutions.

• Experience contributing to international interagency initiatives involving environmental and health sectors is an advantage.

• Two or more years of experience in data analytics or a related field is desirable.

Application Deadline: September 4, 2026

Application

• Finance And Budget Officer, P4

• Programme Management Officer, P3