Job Title: Head of Unit-Finance and Contracts
Ref. UfM/FT/2026/08
Department: Finance, Legal & Administration Department
Reports to: Director of Administration Department
Deadline to apply : 26 August 2026 (midnight, European time, CEST, GMT+2 ).
Staff category and conditions :
- Post Classification: CS2. 3- Head of Unit, Step 1
- Contracted Staff as per UfM Staff Regulations and Implementing Rules
- Fixed-term contract of 3 years as per Staff Regulations and Implementing Rules of the Staff Regulations , 6 months' probation period

SUMMARY
The Head of Unit for Finance and Contracts manages the activities and team of the Finance & Contracts Unit, ensuring alignment with sound financial management principles, legality and regularity of operations, and the UfM ́s internal control framework. The position oversees operational and strategic financial functions including budgeting, accounting, treasury, procurement, and financial reporting. It ensures appropriate segregation of duties and contributes to internal control mechanisms.



The role involves direct collaboration with the Accounting Officer and other relevant stakeholders to safeguard the organization's financial integrity and ensure effective resource use in support of the Secretariat ́s strategic goals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Management and Coordination
- To assist and advise the Deputy Director of Administration and the organization on all Finance & Contracts matters.
- Provide strategic oversight of Treasury, Procurement, Accounting, Planning and
- Monitoring, including implementing effective internal control systems.
- Ensures the proper management of the Finance and Contracts Unit, ensuring the identification of the needs of the Units and requirements to achieve its objectives.
- Ensure task distribution, set priorities and objectives for Unit staff and manage their performance.
- Lead long-term financial planning and annual budgeting processes.
- Partner with the Accounting Officer to coordinate interconnec

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