About the opportunity
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) assists developing countries in developing their economies through grants, loans, and guarantees. Within its thematic area of nature, climate, and energy financing, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Sustainable Energy 2 program is a 5-year initiative funded by the Central African Forestry Initiative (CAFI) and Fonds National de REDD+ (FONAREDD DRC) aiming to scale up clean energy solutions. The Administration and Finance Analyst will support the Energy Investment Program Manager in day-to-day operations, reporting, and activities to ensure efficient execution against donor-committed timelines. The incumbent provides support in financial management, administrative tasks, procurement, and compliance with UNCDF and UNDP rules and procedures.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package associated with a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-8) grade
- One-year contract duration with the possibility of extension
- Travel expenses covered by UNCDF for authorized missions in accordance with travel policies
Who can apply?
- A professional accounting qualification from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy, and/or an Advanced (Master's) University Degree in Finance and/or Accounting; or a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience
- Applicants with a Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field do not require professional work experience; applicants with a Bachelor's degree require a minimum of two years of finance and operations experience in national or international organizations implementing development projects
- Fluency in French and English is required
Required documents
- Complete online application via the Oracle Recruiting Cloud platform
When to apply
- Date posted: October 16, 2026
- Application deadline: October 24, 2026 at 03:59:00 UTC
How to apply
- Access the official UNCDF vacancy portal via the provided Oracle Recruiting Cloud link
- Review eligibility criteria and tier requirements
- Complete the online application form and submit all requested profile details and documents before the deadline
Additional information
- This position is classified as a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-8) role under a National PSA-Regular requisition type.
- The role may involve domestic travel within the DRC for on-site project monitoring and financial spot checks, as well as occasional international travel.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong fit for professionals with background in finance, accounting, or operations management within international development or UN agencies.
- Ideal for candidates experienced in financial reporting, budget management, and procurement procedures who want to contribute to climate and sustainable energy initiatives.
- A compelling opportunity for bilingual candidates (fluent in English and French) based in or eligible to work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered on a one-year fixed duration contract with the possibility of extension, representing a temporary engagement model.
- Frequent travel within the DRC and occasional international travel may be required, which requires flexibility regarding field missions.
- Candidates without specific professional accountancy qualifications or relevant Master's degrees may be subject to additional testing requirements such as the UNDP Advanced Accountancy and Finance Test (AAFT).
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well suited for practitioners seeking to build a career within United Nations development finance institutions and gain hands-on experience managing donor-funded sustainable energy and climate programs in Africa.
Our take
Qualified finance and administration professionals with fluency in English and French who are interested in sustainable energy programs in Central Africa should apply before the October 24, 2026 deadline.
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