Overview
The Finance Specialist will provide technical, strategic, and operational financial and budgetary support within the IPPC Secretariat, ensuring financial integrity and alignment with the FAO Strategic Framework.
Tasks Summary
- Coordinate and monitor financial activities related to the IPPC Secretariat Work Plan and Budget.
- Act as liaison between programme and finance teams.
- Lead the development of the IPPC Secretariat work plan and budget.
- Monitor the financial management of funds.
- Prepare cost estimates, budget proposals, and financial projections.
- Extract, consolidate and analyse financial data.
- Evaluate ongoing financial support requirements and resolve operational financial issues.
- Develop the annual IPPC Financial Report and contribute to reporting under the FAO Strategic Framework.
- Coordinate efforts related to projects’ sustainable funding solution initiative.
- Contribute to the preparation and refinement of proposals on the ePhyto long-term sustainable funding solution.
- Contribute to resource mobilization activities.
- Provide procedural guidance and financial advice.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Experience Requirements
- At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, budget management, or financial operations in project or programme contexts.
- Proven experience liaising with multiple stakeholders.
Qualification Requirements
- University or technical degree relevant to Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- For Consultants: Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
- For PSAs: University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
