Finance & Administrative Officer

The Finance & Administrative Officer provides operational oversight for UNESCO’s Apia office and antennas. The P-3 role leads finance, budget, human resources, procurement, logistics, premises and security functions; advises the Director on controls and policies; manages accounting and banking arrangements; and represents the office in United Nations coordination and host-country engagement.

• Advise the Director on finance, administration, human resources and security matters
• Monitor budgets and voluntary contributions and maintain budgetary control
• Ensure accounting procedures and internal control systems function effectively
• Administer day-to-day human resources issues and staff guidance
• Oversee procurement, assets, premises and logistical arrangements
• Represent the office in the UN Country Team Organizational Management Team

• Advanced university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field
• Minimum four years of relevant professional experience
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Practical experience in financial management, budgeting, procurement and internal controls

• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Internal controls
• Human resources management
• Procurement
• Administrative management

• ERP systems