About the opportunity
The Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) Secretariat, hosted by UNOPS, leads global coordination and strategy implementation to safeguard climate-resilient coral reefs. The Operations & Finance Specialist provides critical operational support to the Secretariat, ensuring effective planning, delivery of programmatic operations, and financial monitoring of the Fund’s budget and portfolio.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and compensation based on the IICA 2 contract level.
Who can apply?
- Master's degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Public Policy, MBA finance, accounting, or other relevant field.
- Bachelor's degree in the aforementioned areas with 2 years of additional relevant experience is accepted in lieu of a Master's degree.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in operations, financial reporting, project management support, or related functions.
- Proven experience in budget management.
- Experience using computers, office software packages, and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems (e.g., ERP).
- Experience in developing workplans and meeting planning.
- Experience in financial proposal and/or reporting writing.
- Experience coordinating across a variety of geographically dispersed stakeholders.
- Fluency in English.
Required documents
- Updated CV/Resume (submitted via the application portal)
When to apply
- Applications open from August 21, 2026.
- Deadline: September 13, 2026, before midnight Copenhagen time (CET).
How to apply
- Apply online through the UNOPS Careers Marketplace.
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…
- Proven experience in financial reporting, budget management, and operations
- Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and web-based management tools
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based on-site in Geneva, Switzerland
- Requires coordination across geographically dispersed stakeholders
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a finance and operations specialist looking to support global environmental conservation efforts. It offers the chance to manage the financial health of a high-impact fund while working within a specialized UN-hosted secretariat.
Our take
Candidates with strong financial management backgrounds and an interest in coral reef conservation should apply. Those who are not able to relocate to or work on-site in Geneva will not be suitable.
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