1) Education and certification
Master’s degree in business administration, procurement, finance, accounting, or related disciplines. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
2) Required skills and experience
At least two (2) years of experience in professional roles managing administrative, finance, operations, procurement, and HR functions;
Experience working with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or other international accounting standards is desirable;
Knowledge of HR policies and their application;
Knowledge and experience of international bank transfers;
Knowledge and experience of procurement practices
Relevant experiences within Canada and within United Nations would be desirable;
A professional qualification from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy and/or procurement will be a distinctive advantage;
A professional accounting designation granted by a Canadian professional accounting body (e.g. CPA) is desirable;
Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (advanced level) and ability to handle high volume of data;
Experience with a major integrated ERP system (e.g., QUANTUM, Peoplesoft, Oracle, SAP, etc.);
Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and efficiently;
Demonstrated experience in managing teams;
Excellent analytical skills, including analysis of systematic problems and recommending plans of action, new policies and procedures.
A strong attention to details, focus, and flexibility;
Ability to establish priorities, work within prescribed timeframes and tight timelines, and multitask;
An excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Able to work under minimal supervision with high level of innovation;
Able to analyze and revise operating practices to improve efficiency
3) Language Requirements
UNU offers an attractive, tax exempt compensation package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 30 days annual leave, dependency benefits, pension plan and health insurance scheme. For more information please see: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=SAL
This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment. The initial appointment will be for one (1) year with the possibility of renewal on a fixed-term appointment basis, subject to satisfactory work performance.
For academic positions, the combined duration of fixed-term appointments with UNU may not exceed six (6) years. The mandatory age of retirement for United Nations staff is 65 years.
Immediate
To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you:
Apply via the apply link;
fill out the UNU P11 Form (please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organisations);
provide a motivation statement (in the P11 form); and
answer a few questions that are tailored to the position.
You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.
13 August 2026
Submissions must be received by midnight EST (Toronto time zone) on the deadline; late entries will not be accepted.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview, background checks and references.
Staff members of the United Nations University are international civil servants subject to the Rector's authority. They may be assigned to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations University. The Rector reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below that advertised.
UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply and become part of the organisation. Applications from developing countries, and from women are strongly encouraged. Eligible internal applicants are also encouraged to apply.
UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
If you have supervisory function, you need to have awareness on gender related issues.
UNU reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNU.
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