UNOPS supports the government of Ethiopia, the UN Country Team and other development partners in efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our team designs projects to reinforce and bolster development priorities in sustainable procurement, project management and infrastructure, and works to strengthen national capacity and capability to deliver quality services.
We provide environmentally friendly solutions and innovative models to modernize Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, provide clean energy to off-grid areas and improve health services throughout the country.
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).
Position: Finance Officer
Education Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other disciplines with 2 years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above disciplines with 0 years of relevant experience is required.
Desired
- Professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA) is desired.
- Knowledge of IPSAS or other international accounting standards 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.
Language Requirements
| Language | Proficiency Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| English | Fluent | Required |
| Amharic | Fluent | Required |
Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: 10-Mar-2026
How to Apply:
Candidates who fulfill the above requirements can Apply Online:
Qualified females and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS are highly encouraged to apply.
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