Administrative and Finance Officer, P4 Job at the UN

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• Job Opening ID: 285094
• Job Network : Management and Administration
• Job Family : Administration
• Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
• Recruitment Type : Temporary Opportunities
• Duty Station : NAIROBI
• Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Date Posted : Sep 21, 2026
• Deadline : Oct 4, 2026

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative. The incumbent will work closely with the Division of Management (DM) in Vienna and the Regional Section for Africa and the Middle East (RSAME) at UNODC headquarters in Vienna.

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Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall monitoring, coordination, and timely implementation of all ROEA administrative related functions (procurement, finance, human resources, property management and information and communication technologies) in conformity with United Nations (UN) Regulations and Rules and UNODC established policy and procedures. The Administrative and Finance Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties:

Administration and Operations management:

• Coordinate, monitor, supervise and evaluate the work of the ROEA operations team consisting of staff responsible for administration, finance, procurement, human resources management, property management and ICT.
• Establish sound procedures, practices, standards, and tools that are consistent with UN policy and practice in order to ensure proper budget, accounting, financial, property and human resources management and control.
• Liaise with ROEA management, relevant UNODC Headquarters Divisions and Sections, and programs/projects and program offices in the region on all administrative matters.
• Analyse, review and maintain updated UMOJA mapping and assignment of roles across ROEA staff to ensure effective implementation.
• Monitor support services, including facility and assets management, transport, travel, communications, and information technology support and provision of local utilities and service requirements.
• Contribute to risk analysis, business continuity and contingency planning, monitor and make the necessary recommendations. • Participate on behalf of UNODC in relevant UN/UNON coordination mechanisms related to operations management and common services.
• Coordinate relevant reporting on all administrative and finance matters and ensure knowledge sharing of lessons learnt/best practices.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Financial resources management:

• Prepare and consolidate ROEA’s overall field office budget, analyse and monitor budget implementation, and prepare regular update reports for senior management.
• Monitor, report and advise on the financial status of projects/programs, coordinate and assist project/program teams with all budget-related matters.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of financial reports, monitor commitments, coordinate the implementation of internal controls for finance and administration related matters to ensure full compliance with rules and regulations.
• Certify that proposed obligations or expenditures are in accordance with the Financial Regulations and Rules of the UN, donor requirements if applicable, and corresponding approved allotments.
• Supervise reporting to HQ on year-end closing-related requirements in accordance with relevant guidance, ensuring provision of timely and accurate information.
• Respond to internal/external audit queries/observations and follow up on audit recommendations.

Human Resources, Procurement, Property Management and ICT

• Coordinate recruitment plans with relevant managers and submit to senior management and headquarters.
• Coordinate and monitor recruitment processes and liaise with relevant managers, project/program human resources focal points and the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS).
• Assist programs/projects to cost and plan human resource needs, support development of HR guidance.
• Monitor all staff management-related issues in accordance with UNODC rules and regulations.
• Develop and implement monitoring tools to ensure compliance with mandatory training, e-PAS cycles, and other staff obligations.
• Provide guidance on privileges and immunities to international staff and liaise with host country services, as needed.
• Ensure that onboarding and separation processes are implemented to guarantee smooth arrival and departure of personnel.
• Work with the Procurement Team to coordinate and implement all procurement in line with applicable rules and regulations, ensure implementation of policies and procedures for the control, safekeeping, recording, utilization, maintenance and disposal of property.
• Coordinate the provision of ICT services and support staff, particularly through the UN Office at Nairobi (UNON).
• Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Has knowledge of internal control principles. Is able to master financial principles and practices. Has ability to apply rules and regulations in work situations. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in finance, accounting or related area is required (for Master of Business Administration or Master of Public Administration, a focus in finance, accounting, or related area is required).
• A first level university degree in similar fields (finance, accounting or related area) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in administration and finance is required. Supervisory experience including work experience managing teams and managing performance is required.
• Work experience in maintaining and assessing internal control systems and improving business processes is desirable.
• Work experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (such as SAP/Umoja) is desirable.
• Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable.
• Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required.
• The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages

Language	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
English	UN Level II	UN Level II	UN Level II	UN Level II

Assessment

• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

An Administrative and Finance Officer (P-4) with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi earns an estimated total monthly net remuneration ranging between $10,101 and $12,747 USD. This translates to an approximate annual net package of $121,212 to $152,964 USD [Source: UN Talent]

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