Administration and Finance Analyst for the Sustainable Energy 2 Program

UNDP UNCDF/UNV

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

General Assembly Resolution 2186 (XXI) decided to “bring into operations the United Nations Capital Development Fund as an organ of the General Assembly which shall function as an autonomous organization of the United Nations. The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) assists developing countries, especially least developing countries, in the development of their economies by supplementing existing sources of capital assistance by means of grants, loans, and guarantees. UNCDFs vision is to help mobilize and catalyze an increase of capital flows for SDG impactful investments to Member States to address the most pressing development challenges facing vulnerable communities in these countries and thereby contribute to sustainable economic growth and equitable prosperity. 

As a Flagship Catalytic Blended Financing platform of the UN, UNCDF utilizes its unique capability in the UN system to deploy grants, loans and guarantees to crowd-in finance for the scaling of development impact. UNCDF focuses on where the needs are greatest, a deliberate focus and capability rooted in UNCDF’s unique investment mandate to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the realization of the Doha Programme of Action for the least developed countries, 2022–2031. 

As per its Strategic Framework, UNCDF works to deploy its functions as a hybrid development organization and development finance institution. UNCDF responds to Member States requests for assistance by providing targeted technical and financial advisory services on investments for development outcomes, designing bespoke financial structuring solutions, undertaking financial derisking of investments, and enhancing investment readiness of SDG aligned projects in partnership with private sector, United Nations Organizations, International and Local Finance Institutions, Development Finance Institutions as well as Foundations and Philanthropy, among others. UNCDF works to develop local financial systems, new markets and mobilize and crowd in capital from public and private sources. UNCDF is driven by a partnership mindset which enables it to deploy its different capital capabilities in highly tailored and responsive ways in order to mobilize investments flows from other sources, in particular from the private sector.  By structuring transactions which are highly impactful, but also recognize the need for multiplying the impact of its own capital, UNCDF seeks to position itself as a preferred partner for different stakeholders.  UNCDF’s work is focused on three priority areas, including:

•     SME Finance
•     Sub-National Finance
•     Digital Finance

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization

Duties and Responsibilities

The Administration and Finance Analyst will provide support in the effective financial management, administrative support, and compliance with UNCDF/UNDP rules and procedures. The incumbent will play a critical role in supporting program operations, managing budgets, overseeing procurement, and ensuring transparent and efficient use of resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Support to Project Planning and Management

• Assist in standardizing finance and accounting systems in accordance with UNDP and UNCDF procedures.
• Support preparation of annual work plans, budgets, budget revisions, procurement plans, and ensure proper system entry.
• Review budget revisions, financial plans, and ensure timely reporting and submission to relevant stakeholders.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Assist in monitoring project expenditure and cash flows to ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Support quarterly Fund Authorization and Certification of Expenditures (FACE) reviews, cashbook and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain detailed financial records and reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, financial forecasts, and expenditure reports.
• Ensure support in compliance with UNCDF/UNDP financial regulations and donor requirements.
• Support the consolidation of investee financial reports to inform annual financial reporting and plans, to the donor and to UNCDF.

Procurement and Contract Administration

• Support procurement processes, including preparation of requests for quotations/proposals and contract management in adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and vendor performance in line with UNCDF standards.

Administrative Support

• Oversee office operations, logistics, and asset management.
• Assist with events management, travel arrangements, and documentation and records management.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and partners.

Audit and Compliance

• Facilitate internal and external audits, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
• Support the implementation of risk management and compliance measures.

Program Support and Coordination

• Support data collection for companies during due diligence process, when necessary.
• Provide administrative and financial input for program planning and reporting.
• Liaise with partners, government counterparts, and stakeholders on financial and administrative matters.

Competencies

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to