Descripción del puesto
This position is located in the Crisis Response Division (CRD), in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is part of the United Nations Secretariat, which is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.
This position-specific job opening is being advertised for the Finance Associate position, based in Panama City, Panama. Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, OCHA Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, the incumbent reports to the Administration/Finance Officer.
Location: This position will be located in City of Knowledge, Arnoldo Cano Arosemena Ave. with Vicente Bonilla Ave., Building No. 128, Panama City, Rep. of Panama.
This position is a Fixed-Term Appointment in the GS 6 level of the United Nations Scale for one (1) year with possibility of extension.
The responsilibilities involved tasks related to: Budget, Claims, Treasury, among others.
Requisitos
Education:
*Secondary Education, with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance, is required or
*University Degree (Bachelor´s degree) in Finance, Business, or Public Administration will be given due consideration.
Experience:
*Minimum six (6) years (with secondary school education) or three (3) years (with Bachelor´s degree) of relevant experience in finance at
the national or international level is required.
*Experience in the usage of computers and MS Office package is required.
*Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages is required.
*Experience with UMOJA is desired.
*Experience with Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), preferably with People Soft/Oracle is desired.
*Prior experience with the UN in a similar role is considered an asset.
Language:
*Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
*Working knowledge of French is an asset.
Note:
*Interested candidates must complete and submit the online application found in the following link:
https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/29892
*Deadline: November 9, 2025.
*Just applications received through the link above will be checked.