Assistant Finance Officer (TJO)

About the role

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Bogota, Colombia is looking for an Assistant Finance Officer (Temporary Joint Officer). The position reports to the Programme Management Officer, under the general supervision of the Representative, and is open until 31 December 2026, subject to fund availability.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with UN, OHCHR and UNDP financial regulations and review transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in preparing, revising and monitoring programme and project budgets, including expenditure trends and resource utilization.
• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, budget performance reports and other information supporting management decisions.
• Review and process financial transactions and accounting records, ensuring proper recording and reconciliation.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and follow up on discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Support month-end and year-end financial closure and periodic financial reporting.
• Monitor cash balances and assist in cash flow forecasts; process banking transactions, payments and transfers.
• Advise programme and operations staff on financial policies, internal controls and budgetary matters, and contribute to training and knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public administration or a related field; a Bachelor's degree plus two years of qualifying experience is also acceptable.
• For Bachelor's holders, at least two years of experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, financial management, financial analysis, audit or a related area.
• English at UN Level II reading, writing and listening, and speaking at UN Level I; Spanish at UN Level III in all four skills.
• Knowledge of financial rules and procedures in the UN environment, data analysis and problem solving.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems such as Umoja is desirable.
• Experience within the UN common system or a similar international organization is desirable.