Programme and Finance Assistant – UN Women (6‑month contract)

About the role

The Programme and Finance Assistant will support the implementation of programme and financial processes for UN Women’s country office in Quito. Working under the supervision of the Operations Associate, the incumbent provides administrative and financial assistance to ensure timely, efficient and transparent use of resources while adopting a client‑oriented approach.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for the formulation and management of programmes.
• Assist in preparing programme work plans, budgets and proposals, and track the delivery of funds.
• Support the partner selection process and routine reporting of programme activities and finances.
• Coordinate with Programme, Operations and UN Women HQ teams to resolve finance‑related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of programme expenditures and related documentation.
• Assist with programme and project audits and the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Deliver administrative support for financial management, ensuring compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Works under the supervision of the Operations Associate.
• Provides administrative and financial support to the Programme Team.
• Ensures full compliance with UN Women standards, guidelines and best practices.
• Adopts a client‑oriented approach.

Required skills