Programme Finance and Reporting Analyst

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The Programme Finance and Reporting Analyst will support budget formulation, implementation, and monitoring for climate change mitigation projects at UNEP. The role involves preparing accurate financial reports, ensuring policy compliance, and liaising with stakeholders. Based in Nairobi, it requires expertise in financial management, data analysis, and ERP systems like SAP.

• Advanced university degree in Administration, Accounts, Finance or related field required.
• CPA, CA or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum five years of experience in Project Administration, Finance and Budgeting.
• Experience with GEF projects and ERP systems like SAP required.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of French required.

Description

Programme Finance and Reporting Analyst | UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme Programme Finance and Reporting Analyst UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme Remote | Nairobi CON level Speaks English, French Application deadline: July 28, 2026 (6 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The Programme Finance and Reporting Analyst will support effective budget formulation, implementation, and monitoring under the guidance of the Senior Programme Management Officer. This role involves preparing accurate financial reports, ensuring compliance with policies, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The analyst will also manage project administration and risk management for climate change mitigation projects. The position is based in Nairobi and requires expertise in financial management and data analysis. Candidate Requirements: Advanced university degree in Administration, Accounts, Finance or related field Certification as a CPA, CA or equivalent Certification in Microsoft Data Analysis Certification in Advanced Financial Modelling Minimum five years of experience in Project Administration, Finance and Budgeting Experience in information management and database systems Experience with ERP systems like SAP Experience in budget planning, analysis and monitoring Experience working with GEF projects Fluency in English Result of Service Under the general guidance of the responsible the Senior Programme Management Officer, and the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer contributes to effective budget formulation/preparation, implementation, monitoring, project administration and risk management. Accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports and as required by management. Consistently applies appropriate policies, guidelines and procedures. Effective and timely liaison and interaction with colleagues and concerned parties internally and externally. Work Location Nairobi Duty Station Expected duration 12 months Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. This consultancy is in UNEP’s Climate Change Division, Mitigation Branch, Global Funds Mitigation and Transparency Section and will be home-based. UNEP’s Global Funds Mitigation and Transparency Section works with a portfolio of medium-size and full-size climate change mitigation projects throughout the world. The projects, which are in various stages of development (concept, design, implementation, closure), are executed by different partners (Ministries, NGOs, etc.). The UNEP Global Funds Mitigation and Transparency Section, in its role as implementing agency, provides oversight and ensures adherence to guidelines. Under the supervision of the Portfolio Manager, the Global Funds Programme Management Specialist is required to provide expert guidance on how to reduce portfolio risk. Thematic areas of the Unit’s projects include those related to net-zero nature-positive accelerator, sustainable cities, electric mobility, energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate transparency. Specific tasks and responsibilities The Individual Contractor will undertake the following duties: • Monitor budgetary commitments, including verification of charges and obligation documents in UMOJA for all financial transactions and evaluates trends of financial implementation and makes necessary recommendations to Task Manager. • Review, appraise and revise, as necessary, all submissions for substantive programmes projects, ensuring compliance with guidelines and programme / project objectives; identifies problems / issues, seek clarification from departments, assess replies, and prepares a summary for the manager with suggestions for further action. • Establish proper monitoring systems through scheduled reporting, review meetings and missions. Independently provides a full range of programme / project management and implementation information covering all phases of the programme / project cycle for the project initiatives, seeking guidance only in exceptional circumstances. • Research, compile, analyse, summarize, and present basic information/data on the portfolio of projects highlighting noteworthy issues/trends for consideration by Management. • Track resolutions and other legislative decisions that affect programme / project content and oversees the preparation of the relevant database(s) to ensure the incorporation of programmatic and other changes enacted by legislation. • Prepare monitoring checklists, identifying stages of programme / project development, funding source, inputs by reviewing internal and external bodies, and follow-up actions required. • Maintain and establish specific information products for the unit and assi