About the opportunity
The Programme Management Senior Associate (Finance) is a key role within the South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The position supports a biodiversity protection and waste management project in the Central and Uva Provinces, integrating financial oversight, project monitoring, and administrative support. The incumbent ensures compliance with UNOPS and donor financial rules, manages budgets, handles treasury and accounting functions, and facilitates the efficient execution of project activities including construction works, procurement of goods and services, and grant disbursements.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and compensation as per the LICA 7 contract level.
Who can apply?
- Masters degree or equivalent with 1 year of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Project/ Programme Management or other relevant discipline.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Technical/Professional Diploma with 5 years of relevant experience.
- High School Diploma with 7 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in project management, finance, or administrative support roles, with a focus on financial monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
- Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, G-Suite) and web-based management systems.
- Fluent English language proficiency (Required).
Required documents
- Updated resume/CV.
When to apply
- Applications open from 17-Aug-2026.
- Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 before midnight Copenhagen time (CET).
How to apply
- Apply through the official UNOPS careers marketplace via the provided application link.
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…
- Professionals with a Master's degree and 1 year of experience, or a Bachelor's with 3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting.
- Candidates with a background in project management or administrative support roles.
- Those proficient in using collaboration tools like MS Office and G-Suite.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based on-site in Colombo, Sri Lanka, requiring the candidate to be comfortable with the relocation.
- The position requires strict adherence to UNOPS and donor financial rules, which may be demanding for those unfamiliar with UN standards.
- The role involves managing construction works and grant disbursements, requiring a mix of financial and operational oversight.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for someone looking to integrate financial oversight with sustainable development. By managing budgets and compliance for biodiversity and waste management projects, the candidate can build a specialized portfolio in "green" finance and project monitoring within the UN framework.
Our take
A strong fit for finance professionals with a background in biodiversity and waste management projects who are comfortable working on-site in Colombo.
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