Finance Senior Associate

A Finance Senior Associate position is currently open at UNOPS with the duty station in Mogadishu. This role falls within the Finance And Accounting sector and requires candidates with 3 - 4 years of relevant experience. The application deadline is Mar, 26 — early applications are encouraged. General Information Position Title Finance Senior Associate Job Category Finance Duty Station(s) Mogadishu Seniority Level AssociateICS Level ICS 07 Contract Type ICA - LICA - Support - Regular Contract Level LICA 7 Posting Start Date 12-Mar-2026 Posting End Date 26-Mar-2026 Duration Open-Ended Job HighlightEmpower finance operations with compliance, strategic budgeting, and robust financial controls. About the Region The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent. About the Country/Multi-Country Office The UNOPS Somalia Country Office supports the Government of Somalia and its partners in achieving sustainable development goals through effective project management, infrastructure development, and procurement services. The office focuses on delivering high-quality solutions that contribute to peacebuilding, state-building, and socio-economic development in Somalia. About the Project Office Since 1995, UNOPS Somalia (SOCO), headquartered in Mogadishu and part of the East and Southern Africa === Skills & Qualifications === Required Secondary school (or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other disciplines with 3 years of relevant experience is required. Desired Professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA) is desired. Experience Requirements Required Relevant experience is work in project financial management, budgeting, cash management and financial reporting, or related areas. Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems. Desired Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired. Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired. Experience with financial systems or ERP software is desired. Language RequirementsLanguageProficiency LevelRequirementEnglishFluentRequiredSomaliNativeRequiredA --- About Mogadishu --- Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Buuxda • Maaliyadda • Shaqo Cusub

Required Secondary school (or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other disciplines with 3 years of relevant experience is required. Desired Professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA) is desired. Experience Requirements Required Relevant experience is work in project financial management, budgeting, cash management and financial reporting, or related areas. Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems. Desired Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired. Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired. Experience with financial systems or ERP software is desired. Language RequirementsLanguageProficiency LevelRequirementEnglishFluentRequiredSomaliNativeRequiredAdditional Information Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the va

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