Finance Advisor

General Information

Position Title: Finance Advisor
Job Category: Finance
Duty Station(s): New York
Seniority Level: Senior Level
ICS Level: ICS 11
Contract Type: ICA - IICA - Regular
Contract Level: IICA 3
Posting

Start Date:

15-May-2026
Posting End Date: 29-May-2026
Duration: ongoing

This is an excellent opportunity to provide strategic financial leadership within a dynamic international organization. The position offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to drive significant improvements in financial management and operational efficiency.

The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peace building - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries.

We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) manages UNOPS' New York-based portfolios, delivering project and programme management, procurement, HR, and financial services to global partners, from the UN Secretariat to Member States. NYPO strategically positions UNOPS with these partners, fostering collaboration to achieve growth and leveraging expertise in global portfolio design and implementation. We support the broader SDGs and 2030 Agenda, primarily assisting the UN Secretariat and other New York-based UN entities with a global reach.

NYPO encompasses the Peace and Security Cluster (PSC), focusing on explosive threat management, and the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC), providing diverse operational support to the UN system in New York.

The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peace building, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios:
Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP). It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Support Services, the Finance Advisor manages a team of 6 and maintains close working relationships with other finance practitioners located in regional and field locations to ensure a robust control environment, high-quality financial reporting, and the integration of financial services across four diverse portfolios. The Finance Advisor provides strategic oversight and comprehensive financial management for the New York Portfolios Office (NYPO), ensuring compliance with organizational requirements, driving continuous improvement, and leading a high-performing finance team.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Provide strategic financial support and budget oversight to NYPO

• Develop Finance/Budget annual work plan, setting of priorities and planning of work in line with corporate goals and business planning process
• Monitor and analyze the operating environment to ensure adequate agility, risk management and quick readjustment of the operations as needed
• Strengthen client and stakeholder satisfaction by ensuring NYPO's financial reporting requirements are met
• Lead internal and external audit exercises and accountability for financial audit recommendations
• Act as the practice specialist by contributing to corporate strategy requirements, and to corporate recommendations made by Finance Group
• Drive finance function initiatives to ensure added value and optimal support across…