Strategic Programme Operations & Finance Analyst

UNDP; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Pakistan invites applications for a Project Operations & Finance Analyst within the Rule of Law Programme. The role focuses on financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and administrative support to ensure compliant and timely programme delivery.

The analyst will consolidate budgets, monitor expenditures, support financial reporting, and assist with audits, while coordinating procurement and HR actions. Fluency in English and Urdu is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
• Bachelor's + 2 years experience acceptable
• Professional accounting qualifications advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage programme financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare and consolidate budgets, workplans, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget utilization and identify funding gaps.
• Process budget revisions.
• Monitor expenditures, commitments, and balances.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare budget-versus-expenditure analyses.
• Support financial reporting and donor compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records for audits.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Coordinate procurement and HR actions.
• Provide financial and operational advice and updates for decision-making.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing on financial matters.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Resource management

Risk management

Operations management

Systems thinking

Project management

Financial analysis

Cash-flow planning

UNDP rules

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Professional accounting qualifications

Job description

UNDP Pakistan invites applications for a Project Operations & Finance Analyst within the Rule of Law Programme. The role focuses on financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and administrative support to ensure compliant and timely programme delivery.

The analyst will consolidate budgets, monitor expenditures, support financial reporting, and assist with audits, while coordinating procurement and HR actions. Fluency in English and Urdu is preferred.