UNFPA recruits 3 positions Kinshasa

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Multiple Deadline: Oct 29. 2026

• 0 comments UNFPA recruits 3 positions Kinshasa UNFPA is the lead agency of the United Nations to build a world where every pregnancy is desired, every birth is safe and every young person’s potential is fully realized. UNFPA is recruiting for these positions: Deadline: 29 October 2026 Item 1: Finance Officer, G6, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Job description The Post: La Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is carrying out its second General Population and Housing Census (RGPH). Managing the financial operations of a project of this size — involving multi-donor mutual funds, large field operations in 26 provinces, tens of thousands of temporary field agents and a high volume of purchases — requires rigorous financial management, transparency and strict compliance with the United Nations financial rules. Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Operations Officer and direct supervision of the Census Program Coordinator, the Finance Associate provides essential financial, accounting and operational support to the census project. The incumbent ensures efficient and transparent execution of financial services, handles complex transactions, monitors budget execution and ensures compliance with the Harmonized Approach to Remittances (HACT) for implementing partners. How you can make a difference UNFPA is the leading UN agency charged with achieving a world where every pregnancy is desired, every birth is safe and every young person’s potential is realized. UNFPA’s Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 Formulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, offering a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued by focusing on four interconnected outcomes: ending unmet family planning needs; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic changes through evidence-based and human rights policies. In a world where fundamental human rights are under threat, we need an integrated and ethical staff, embodying these international norms and standards and ready to defend them with courage and conviction. UNFPA seeks candidates who can transform, inspire and achieve high-impact sustainable outcomes while ensuring external relations, communication, strengthened partnerships and effective resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and financing landscape. We need transparent employees who are exceptionally rigorous in managing the resources entrusted to them, and who are committed to providing excellence in program results. Job purpose The Finance Associate ensures that the financial management of the Census Support Project is collected with high precision, integrity and in strict compliance with UNFPA financial rules and regulations as well as donor requirements. The incumbent plays a central role in processing operational and field payments, verifying the financial documentation of national implementing partners (Central Census Office/INS) and facilitating timely submission of financial reports.

Responsibilities

Financial management and transaction processing in the ERP Process and verify all financial transactions (accounting documents, purchase orders, purchase orders, supplier payments and travel claims) related to the census project in UNFPA’s corporate resource planning system (Quantum). Ensure strict compliance with UNFPA financial guidelines, proper consolidation of the accounting plan, availability of funds and application of standard internal controls prior to payment processing. Manage a high volume of operational payments and suppliers for census providers, logistics partners and international/national consultants. Bring the financial accounts of the census closer together, track unliquidated commitments (purchase orders) and keep financial journals and tracking cards up to date. Field operations and disbursement management

Location

Facilitate the implementation of payments for field mapping, pilot enumeration and primary enumeration activities, including land allowances, transportation allowances and operational advancements in all 26 provinces. Coordinate modern disbursement mechanisms (such as mobile money, direct bank transfers and secure logistics of funds on the ground) to ensure that field agents and enumerators are paid accurately and in a timely manner. Perform post-disbursement reconciliations, collecting and verifying the pay statements of the land, attendance lists and proof of payment. Support to implementing and managing partners of HACT Process cash advances, direct payments and desired refunds to national census entities (Central Census Bureau) – BCR and National Institute of Statistics – INS). Review and verify the Payment Authorization and Expense Certificate (PACE) forms submitted by national partners as to their accuracy, supporting documentation and compliance with approved work plans. Ensure compliance with HACT financial management standards, using micro-evaluations, ad hoc controls and financial audits of implementing partners.

Education / Qualifications

Provide technical advice and regular training to BCR financial staff on UNFPA financial procedures and reporting standards. Budgetary control, reporting and compliance with donors Monitor the implementation rate of census project expenditures against approved annual work plans and allocations from multi-donor pooled funds. Prepare regular financial summaries, budget utilization reports and financial tables required for UNFPA management, donor progress reports (e.g. World Bank, AfDB, bilateral donors) and steering committee meetings. Provide support for budget preparation, budget revisions and year-end fiscal close activities for the census project. Audit support and archive management Maintain complete digital and physical financial records, organized and ready for audits, ensuring that all documents justify

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