Вакансія: Finance Grants Associate
In Ukraine, UNDP has been working since 1993 with the national and local authorities, public and private sector stakeholders, partners across the UN system, civil society, and local communities to promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development. Our work is guided and informed by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to develop targeted solutions to the country’s development challenges.
Since the full-scale military aggression by Russian forces in February 2022 (hereafter, the «war»), Ukraine has been facing unprecedented threats to human security— thousands of women, men, and children have lost their lives, all sorts of life-line infrastructures have been destroyed, and millions of people have been forced to leave their homes. There are no prospects for a ceasefire or peace in near future and the negative impacts of the war in Ukraine have been spreading to global peace and security.
Requirements for candidates:
- At least 3 years of work experience in accounting and/or finance;
- Proficient budgeting and finance utilization monitoring skills;
- Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
- Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Sound security awareness;
- Have affinity with or interest in sustainable development, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
- Bachelor’s degree in an area related to Accounting and/or Finance, Business and Public Administration, Economics;
*A secondary education in combination with relevant training and/or at list 4 years professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a university degree
- Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
- English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
You will have the opportunity to apply your talent while working for a noble cause. UN Volunteers receive a monthly living allowance (VLA), as well as life insurance and full health insurance.
This position comes with the following benefits and entitlements for UN Volunteers (National UN Volunteer Specialist):
- Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH): USD 1,587
- Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance
- Annual leave: 30 days
- Certified sick leave: 30 days annually
- Uncertified sick leave: 7 days annually
- Learning leave: 10 days annually
To apply for a vacancy, please first register on the UN Volunteers platform https://app.unv.org/ and send an application using this link: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1753939557651712
The final date to apply is May 1 inclusive.
