United Nations Volunteer Opportunity in Sudan in Accounting and Business Administration

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, is offering a professional volunteering opportunity in Sudan for 2026 for the position of National Finance Specialist in Khartoum, for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

The opportunity aims to support the financial and operational management of development and environmental projects implemented by UNDP in Sudan, particularly projects related to climate change adaptation, renewable energy, environmental protection, and strengthening the resilience of local communities to crises.

The selected volunteer will work within the Environment, Energy and Climate Action (EECA) team, contributing to budget and expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, document review, and support for audit and procurement processes, helping ensure the effective and transparent use of financial resources allocated to projects.

Benefits

• Receive living allowances and financial benefits in accordance with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) conditions applicable to National Specialist volunteers in Sudan.

• A 6-month professional volunteer assignment, with the possibility of extension.

• Gain practical experience in financial management, accounting, and financial reporting for development projects.

• Opportunity to work with UNDP and collaborate with government institutions and local and international partners.

• Develop professional skills in budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, financial auditing, and procurement management.

• Gain experience applying the financial and administrative policies and procedures used by international organizations.

• Contribute to projects related to environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and climate action in Sudan.

• Strengthen professional experience in development project management within an international and multidisciplinary working environment.

The volunteer will be responsible for a range of financial and administrative tasks, including:

• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to implementing partners on project financial management.

• Monitor the use of financial resources and ensure compliance with approved procedures and controls.

• Prepare and review financial reports, payment requests, and supporting documentation.

• Contribute to preparations for internal and external financial audits.

• Conduct periodic financial reviews and verify the accuracy and validity of documents and expenditures.

• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.

• Support the management and implementation of projects and activities under the Environment, Energy and Climate Action team.

• Update expenditure monitoring systems and conduct reviews to ensure the quality of reports and payments.

• Provide practical training to project teams working under national implementation mechanisms.

• Oversee the financial and administrative aspects of projects implemented at the national level.

• Support procurement procedures and coordinate with the programme’s procurement unit.

• Ensure compliance with approved operational procedures and financial and administrative policies.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Age: Between 18 and 60 years old.

• Professional Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

• Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

  • Business Administration.

  • Accounting.

  • Public Administration.

  • Economics.

  • Any related field.

• Arabic Language: Fluency in Arabic.

• English Language: Fluency in English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

• Ability to work with databases and electronic management systems.

• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to monitor financial and administrative processes.

• Commitment to professionalism and accountability, with the ability to adapt and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

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