Finance Associate

February 8, 2026

H (no hardship)

FamilyFamily

GS6

General Service

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

2026-04-01

Finance Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Finance Associate is normally supervised by a more senior finance colleague who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues.
The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with bank officials to exchange information. The incumbent may supervise some support staff.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
- Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.
- Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.
- Advise and assist staff members, experts and consultants on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and authorize payments due for claims and services.
- Maintain liaison with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and participate in budget analysis and projections as required.
- Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.
- Verify that the financial transactions are correct and in accordance with UNHCR rules and procedures.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses
Accounting Business Administration, Finance
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
High level of IT affinity (MS Office applications, People Soft).

Desirable
Knowledge and work experience of Cloud ERP.
Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures.
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position.

Functional Skills
FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other)
IT-Computer Literacy
IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Operational Context
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 triggered one of the fastest-growing displacement and humanitarian crises on record, forcing millions of people into internal displacement and across borders in search of safety. Since the onset of the crisis, a total of 199,538 refugees have been granted temporary protection in Romania as of 30 November 2025, according to data from the Government of Romania. UNHCR, together with other UN agencies and non-governmental organizations, supports the Government of Romania’s response through inter-agency coordination of the Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) 2025–2026, in line with the Refugee Coordination Model. Implemented under government leadership, the RRP sets out strategic priorities and activities aimed at ensuring the protection, inclusion and long-term solutions for refugees from Ukraine who are beneficiaries of temporary protection in Romania. UNHCR in Romania addresses the needs of refugees through its Country Office in Bucharest and a field presence at the Emergency Transit Centre (ETC) for refugees in Timișoara. In 2025, however, UNHCR closed its two field offices in Constanța and Suceava and reduced its staffing levels in Romania by nearly 50 per cent due to severe funding constraints. These closures and staffing reductions paired with a significant reduction of its overall budget, have significantly affected UNHCR’s operational capacity, including its ability to maintain a sustained presence in northern and eastern parts of the country. Consequently, direct support to refugee communities has been reduced, especially in the areas related to inclusion and self-reliance, while engagement with local authorities and partners to address complex protection and integration challenges has become more limited. Despite these constraints, UNHCR remains committed to supporting refugees through continued coordination and engagement from its presence in Bucharest. Key figures 199,538 refugees obtained temporary protection in Romania (as of 30 November 2025). 9 UNHCR partners operating in 15 counties implementing a wide range of programmes and activities (reduced to 6 partners operating in 7 counties by the end of 2025). 46,580 refugees supported with 190,295 core relief items (CRIs). 11,857 refugees provided with protection counselling services and legal support. 5,903 refugees supported with livelihood and employment services. 43 Refugee Response Plan partners including 33 national NGOs under the 2025 RRP appeal. In 2025, UNHCR implemented projects through nine national and international partner NGOs across 15 counties in Romania, later reduced to six partners operating in seven counties as a result of funding limitations. Furthermore, UNHCR has supported 12 refugee and community led organizations in 9 counties to support their grassroot activities both with the refugee and host communities.

Desired Candidate Profile
- Education: relevant to the criteria and tasks specified in the job description; the desired candidate should have completed UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position.
- Work experience: experience relevant to the function and exposure to humanitarian work in general; the desired candidate must have knowledge and work experience of Cloud ERP, good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures;
- Languages: excellent language skills both in Romanian and English.

Candidates may be invited to sit for a written test.

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Nature of Position:

Living and Working Conditions:

 

Additional Qualifications

Skills

FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other), IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Certifications

Accounting - Other, Business Administration - Other, Finance - Other

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness

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Compendium

Additional Information

Candidates may be invited to sit for a written test.

This position doesn't require a functional clearance