Administrative and Finance Officer – Temporary (P4)

About the role

The Administrative and Finance Officer will oversee all administrative, financial, procurement, HR, property and ICT functions for the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa, ensuring compliance with UN regulations and UNODC policies.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the ROEA operations team covering administration, finance, procurement, HR, property management and ICT.
• Prepare and consolidate the field office budget, monitor implementation, and produce regular financial reports for senior management.
• Supervise recruitment processes, staff management, training compliance and provide guidance on privileges and immunities.
• Manage procurement activities in line with UN rules and oversee property and ICT services provision.
• Participate in UN/UNON coordination mechanisms, risk analysis, business continuity planning and reporting to headquarters.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in finance, accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of first‑level degree plus experience.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in administration and finance, including supervisory experience.
• Experience with internal control systems, ERP (SAP/Umoja) and data analytics is desirable.
• Fluency in English (required); French is a working language of the UN Secretariat.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Umoja.
• Data analytics and reporting using visualization tools.
• Budget preparation, financial monitoring and reporting.
• Procurement and contract management in accordance with UN regulations.