Location: New Delhi, Delhi
Experience: 2 years (Master's) or 4 years (Bachelor's) in finance or accounting
Compensation: Competitive
Closes on: 09 May 2026 (before 09:29 AM)
UNDP India
The United Nations Development Programme works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.
Role
A senior leadership position within the Health Unit focused on managing financial oversight and donor compliance for large-scale health projects. You will ensure that funds meant for life-saving initiatives like universal immunization are used transparently and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of financial strategies for health projects in alignment with donor agreements.
- Manage multi-donor budgets and ensure resources are allocated transparently across complex project workplans.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, utilization certificates, and donor reports with high accuracy.
- Coordinate cash flow forecasting and financial tracking to provide real-time visibility on fund utilization.
- Monitor financial risks and unusual transactions to safeguard the organization’s fiduciary integrity.
- Strengthen internal processes for payments and documentation to ensure the project is always audit-ready.
- Guide and mentor the project finance team, ensuring effective workload distribution and professional growth.
- Collaborate with government and state-level partners to manage the transition from donor to state financing.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or a professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CPA). A Bachelor’s degree with 2 extra years of experience is also accepted.
- Minimum 2 years (with Master’s) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s) in financial management and personnel supervision.
- Fluency in both English and Hindi is required.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (like Oracle, SAP, or Quantum) and advanced MS Office tools for data visualization.
- Understanding of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and donor reporting compliance.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to explain complex financial data to non-finance colleagues.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation under UNDP National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-9).
- Lead the finance function of one of UNDP's largest global health portfolios — managing over USD 30 million annually.
- Work at the intersection of public health, digital innovation, and development finance in a high-impact programme.
- Access to UNDP's global learning platforms, professional development tools, and networks.
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