Finance and Administrative Support (Consultant)

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Individual Contractor to provide finance, budget, travel and administrative support to the Industry Innovation Branch in Paris. The role contributes to effective management of programme resources and ensures timely implementation of financial and administrative processes.

Key responsibilities

• Support financial oversight, monitoring budget implementation, expenditures, commitments and balances.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports, forecasts and budget status updates for management.
• Manage travel arrangements, authorisations and expense clearance for consultants and participants.
• Assist with the preparation, processing and monitoring of project agreements, contracts and partner reports.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, workshops and documentation management.

Required profile

• First‑level university degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics or related field.
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in finance, budgeting, programme administration or similar.
• Experience with financial monitoring, travel administration and agreement management.
• Familiarity with United Nations financial regulations is an asset.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Umoja or similar financial management systems.