Programme Finance Analyst

Mission and objectivesUNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. In Sudan, UNDP supports a broad range of development interventions. At present, this focuses on support for Sudan’s transition, coupled with efforts on peacebuilding and stabilization, climate-resilience and access to energy, and broader health and economic improvement. Learn more about our impact in 2019. With dedicated support from donor nations, the international community, and national and international partners, UNDP works in Sudan to deliver on our promise to empower resilient nations. Serving as the main development integrator in Sudan, UNDP supports SDG-focused strategic capacity development initiatives nationwide, focusing on: inclusive socioeconomic transformation and revival; restoring governance through inclusive and accountable institutions; sustaining and consolidating local peacebuilding; and investing in a new Green Deal through renewable energy and climate resilience efforts. Through our active partnerships with national and international entities, UNDP strives to eliminate poverty, enable recovery, and ensure effective management of natural resources, and advance peace and social cohesion. Achieving this will require investment in stabilization and resilience strengthening at all levels of society, in tandem with humanitarian assistance. For more details of UNDP work in Sudan please visit https://www.sd.undp.org/.

ContextSince the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023, the Country Office (CO) has evacuated and relocated staff and gradually adapted its programming, footprint, and operations to respond to the crisis. Despite concerted efforts, including implementing a Crisis Response Programme, UNDP's operations have been severely hampered by security threats and logistical constraints. In view of the operational and financial realities as well as the changing partner landscape and growing expectations vis-à-vis UNDP, it became necessary to strategically review and recalibrate UNDP’s structures and capacities in Sudan, ensuring continued agility and fitness for purpose. The office therefore carried out a strategic recalibration and realignment exercise in February and March 2024. This exercise identified a number of possible scenarios for the coming years. Based on these scenarios, it proposes a business model adapted to the current context and foreseeable future developments aimed to ensure the continued effectiveness, relevance, and financial sustainability of the CO amidst significant shifts in Sudan’s operational and development landscape since April 2023. Across the different possible scenarios that were identified, there are several commonalities which will need to be addressed. Most prominent among these are growing community vulnerabilities and dependency on humanitarian aid, the absence of essential services, high levels of displacement, continued conflict between various actors, the lack of the rule of law, and the spreading of violence and criminality. These commonalities will inform the programmatic core of UNDP’s work in Sudan over the next two or more years. Three pillars of intervention are paramount at this point and will need to be implemented in parallel as part of a single strategy with clear interconnections and synergies: (i) resilience and recovery, (ii) peacebuilding, and (iii) health, environment and Access to energy.

Task DescriptionUnder the guidance and direct supervision of the Team Leader of Resilience and Recovery, the Programme Finance Analyst ensures effective delivery of the pillar programmes and projects by entering and managing data and supporting the implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Programme Finance Analyst works in close collaboration with the projects team under the Resilience and Recovery Pillar for resolving providing support and addressing all finance-related issues and exchange of information. 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. The role provides comprehensive support to the implementation and financial management of the Pillar’s projects, including creation and revision of projects in Quantum, preparation of budgets, and tracking of donor resources. It ensures timely financial reporting, updates on fund utilization, and submission of award extensions through GSSC, while also supporting project audits, donor reporting, and closure processes. The position is responsible for monitoring Implementing Partners (IPs), ensuring compliance with UNDP’s financial rules and agreements, reviewing financial reports and payment requests, maintaining accurate tracking of advances, and identifying and addressing potential aging of NEX advances. Additionally, it provides daily administrative support by managing project expenditures, correcting invoice errors, and creating requisitions and payments in Quantum. The role also facilitates capacity building through training sessions and guidance to both project staff and IPs on financial and administrative matters, while capturing lessons learned and contributing to knowledge sharing across relevant networks

Competencies and values• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarksPort Sudan is currently one of the safest operational areas in Sudan, with relatively stable security compared to other conflict-affected regions. Access is possible via Port Sudan Airport with limited commercial and UNHAS flights. The climate is hot and humid, especially in summer months. Modest dress is culturally expected, and alcohol is strictly prohibited. Accommodation options are limited and costly due to high demand. Basic food and water are available but expensive, and power outages are frequent. Medical facilities are functional but limited in capacity—serious cases may require evacuation. Banking services are minimal with limited access to cash; mobile money is used occasionally. Internet and telecom services are available but often unreliable. Sudan is a unique country and is a unique operation. It provides an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as stamina and commitment. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.”