BACKGROUND

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The UN Secretary-General established the UN SDG Action Campaign to inspire people and organizations from all backgrounds and every part of the world to take actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN SDG Action Campaign is hosted and supported by UNDP and is based in Bonn (Germany). Through tailored advocacy and communications, the Campaign builds powerful networks that reach millions worldwide, urge decision-makers to act and impel momentum. Finally, it uses data, technology and innovation to empower people with the knowledge and tools to become actively involved in supporting their governments with SDG implementation and to continue to involve as many people as possible in relevant decision-making processes.
The UN SDG Action Campaign is working closely with cities and local governments to showcase how they are actively contributing to implement Agenda 2030, accelerating transformative action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for all, and everywhere.
Local and regional governments are already responsible of over 65% of the SDG targets, most of them linked to basic service provision from water, sanitation, mobility, climate action, health or education. Cities and territories are playing a big part on the implementation of SDGs, that are becoming a new tool for strategic planning and budgeting in the mid to long-term. Through its SDG local action initiative, UNDP supports cities and local governments to implement projects in pursuit of the SDGs, learning and sharing actions and solutions to inspire others about local SDG action.
The UN SDG Action Campaign is seeking to recruit an Administrative/Finance Assistant to support the work of the SDG local action to inspire, replicate and showcase the role of local and regional governments in the implementation of Agenda 2030 at local level.

SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE BUILDING AND SHARING

• Help organize and participate in training for the operations/projects staff on administration.
• Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
  Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education :

• Secondary education with specialized certification in accounting and/or finance. university degree in Finance or Accounting is desirable. Part-qualified accountants from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
• Certification in project management, and/or financial management would be an added advantage.

Experience :

• Minimum 5 years (with secondary education) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in providing financial and operational support to projects is required.
• Working experience in international organizations or UN agencies is preferable.
• Demonstrated experience in working with remote team members in different time zones will be an advantage.
• Experiences in providing financial support for project activities, financial reporting and particularly working experience with local governments will be an advantage.
• Experience in facilitating and organizing international events; with international development partners, national and local government governments is an asset.
• Proven track record of good understanding of the current and issues and general knowledge of sustainable development, and the UN Agenda 2030 is an added advantage.

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POSITION PURPOSE:

Under the guidance and primary supervision of the Operations Associate, the Administrative/ Finance Assistant will be responsible for the execution of a wide range of administrative processes for the UN SDG Action Campaign, ensuring timeliness, efficiency and transparent use of financial resources and delivery of services in accordance with organizational financial rules, regulations, policies, procedures and approved allocations. The Administrative/ Finance Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations, standard practices, and guidelines.
The Administrative/ Finance Assistant works in close collaboration with the Project Manager and the relevant UNDP Country Offices involved in project implementation. The need for this role will be initially for 1 year with the possibility of an extension.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.