Associate Finance Officer, P-2 Administration and Operations Division Administrative Services Subdivision (This vacancy announcement has been reopened to expand the pool of candidates. Applicants who have previously submitted an application for VA 26/003/A&O will continue to be considered and do not need to reapply.)
Deadline for application Announcement number Expected date for entry on duty Duration of appointment Duty Station
9 August 2026 23:59 hrs CET VA 26/003/A&O As soon as possible Two years with possibility of extension Bonn, Germany
Publication date: 16 January 2026, Post number: 30526150 Funding: A26/62ZRB/16809
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a dynamic organization working in a politically challenging environment to help resolve one of the defining environmental issues of our time.
The position is located in the Finance team, which is accountable for managing the financial accounts of the organization and related financial reporting including the preparation of the financial statements as per International Public Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Reporting to the Chief Accountant (P4), the incumbent is responsible for processing and monitoring the entire range of accounting transactions including providing financial analysis and reporting on the organization’s IPSAS compliant accounts. The incumbent will also support the maintenance of UNFCCC’s financial management as a whole as well as related policies and procedures. In addition, the incumbent will assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and contribute to related audit queries.
More specifically, the Associate Finance Officer’s responsibilities include:
Applying Professional Expertise: Demonstrates expertise of subject matter and the transferable skills required for the function; Shows the capacity to apply knowledge to deliver results based on acquired background and experience; Seeks opportunities to apply own technical skills across related disciplines, Keeps abreast of new developments and technologies in the field of expertise, Actively seeks to expand the existing level of job knowledge and expertise. Being Accountable: Uses UN funds, assets and resources responsibly, effectively and efficiently; takes ownership of own work plan, honors commitments and acknowledges responsibility for any failure in planning or delivering work; respects and operates in compliance with the UN regulations and rules; ensures that own work and contributions to the team are complete, accurate and of the highest quality; takes corrective action to address issues that compromise compliance or delivery. Working with Teams: Builds relationships of trust and exchange with colleagues; Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve results and respects the needs of the team; Recognizes opportunities to enhance team effectiveness and results by tapping into diverse backgrounds, skills and experience; Supports and acts in accordance with team decisions, even when such decisions differ from own position; Encourages the participation of all members of the team regardless of their cultural background, nationality, gender or sexual orientation; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Delivering results: Conducts a critical analysis of situations to develop sound goals and work plans; Consults with others to develop integrated, consistent and harmonized plans; Allocates and uses time efficiently, and monitors own performance against timelines and milestones; Foresees risks, plans for contingencies, and adapts to take account of changing circumstances; Perseveres to deliver projects and pursues results despite obstacles and setbacks; Manages competing demands and focuses on priorities to deliver results.
Educational Background Required: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) degree in accounting. A first- level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is an asset.
Experience Required:
Language skills Required: Working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of other UN official language is an asset.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview. The above listed set of competencies will be applied for this particular post.
Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, should use the online application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment.
UNFCCC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities to apply.
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