Job Title: Head of Unit-Finance and Contracts Department: Finance, Legal &

• Administration Department Reports to: Director of Administration Department Fixed-term contract of 3 years as per Staff Regulations and Implementing Rules of the Staff Regulations , 6 months’ probation period 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. 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 interconnected financial and accounting processes. Other duties assigned by the Deputy Director of Legal &

• Administration. Ensure the conformity of financial activities and operations with applicable contractual and legal obligations.



Implement principles of accounting and internal controls in line with IFRS or IPSAS standards. Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. Supervise data entry and the integrity of financial information systems. Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring prompt implementation of audit recommendations. Implement early warning mechanisms and periodic alerts to highlight budget variances or emerging spending risks. Budgeting and Financial Analysis Coordinate with Divisions/Departments on the preparation and monitoring of budgets and financial plans. Develop the annual operating budget and consult and in collaboration with departmental management on the fiscal aspects of program planning, salary recommendations, and other administrative actions. Maintain and disseminate clear budget visibility and availability by sharing up-to-date budget data and forecasts to internal stakeholders. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and oversee all transactional records. Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents. Develop and manage robust cash flow forecasting tools. University degree(s) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Auditing. A Master’s degree in a related field is required. A Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience relevant in finance, accounting budgeting, or contracts management, specifically within international organisations and/or international development agencies. Proven experience in financial accounting and production of financial statements is mandatory. Solid knowledge of and proven experience applying IFRS or IPSAS accounting standards.

Experience in auditing is considered a strong asset. Minimum 5 years of experience managing Projects, Finance and Contracts, and Team supervision. Full proficiency in English and in another working language of the UfM (Arabic or French). Knowledge of Spanish is considered an asset but not required. #

📌 Finance Analysis Director (Cataluña)
🏢 Union for the Mediterranean
📍 Cataluña