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Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Only nationals of Argentina may apply to this position.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

As the only specialized organization with the mandate to support educational policy, planning and management, the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) plays a unique role within the United Nations system. IIEP was established in 1963 as an integral part of UNESCO. It supports ministries of education and their partners around the world to plan and manage education systems through four types of capacity development programs: training, technical assistance, research and development, and knowledge sharing. The Institute launched its new Medium-Term Strategy ) in November 2025. IIEP has offices in Paris, Dakar, and Buenos Aires. IIEP draws on voluntary contributions from core donors and project funding to achieve its goals and objectives. Through a well-crafted and targeted capacity development approach, IIEP-UNESCO in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) contributes to diagnostic analyses, sector plans and the development of pedagogical as well as methodological tools. These contribute to more relevant and sustainable educational policies across Latin America and the Caribbean region, and beyond. IIEP-UNESCO in LAC is also actively involved in knowledge creation for the education sector, not just in LAC region but for countries that share similar development profiles.





Under the overall supervision of the IIEP Director and the Head of Office, the Finance and Administrative Officer is responsible for providing a range of administrative and support services in various operational areas to ensure application and compliance with the rules, regulation, policies and practices in place, with overall guidance from and a functional reporting line to IIEP Finance and Operations Manager in Paris.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accountabilities

- Advise and support the Head of Office or the designate on all administration, budget, financial, human resources, premises related, IT and security matters within the Office. Such support will include discussions with partners in the countries benefiting from IIEP support.
- Ensure compliance with UNESCO policies, rules, regulations, and procedures in terms of financial and human resources, as well as with provisions of Host Country Agreement.
- Participate through user feedback in the development of house-wide budget, financial and human resources policies and procedures.
- Draft correspondence and internal procedural directives relating to budgetary, financial, human resources andadministration matters.
- Office Focal Point for UNESCO Environmental Management System.
- Upon Request of the IIEP Director,



will contribute to IIEP Global General Accountabilities.

Budget Accountabilities

- Assist and advise on planning and budgeting and recommend modifications.
- Advise and guide the Head of Office and technical leads in the preparation of core funding proposals for DIR/IIEP approval.
- Assist and advise the Head of Office and technical leads in the negotiation of donor budget & agreements.
- Prepare/Review budgets, agreements and donor reports under project funding for final approval by the Finance and Operations Manager in Paris, in consultation with the Finance and Accounting Officer, and the Budget Officer.
- Oversee and monitor cost recovery under project funding, to contribute to IIEP overall financial sustainability.
- Upon Request of the IIEP Director, will contribute to IIEP Integral Budget Accountabilities.

Long Description

- Ensure the Office’s financial resources and expenditures are fully and properly accounted for and that internal controlsystems are adequate and functioning.
- Monitor and advise the Head of Office or the designate on the financial status of projects and programmes (includingfunds confirmed but not yet available for expenditure; funds available for expenditure and funds already spent).
- Act as Certifying Officer up to the authorized level delegated by the Finance and Operations Manager, ensuring that financial transactions including travel are in compliance with regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
- In line with the Organization’s policies and procedures, set up proper accounting procedures and systems – including inter alia review of payments and disbursement of funds, replenish

📌 Finance & Administrative Officer (Buenos Aires)
🏢 UNESCO
📍 Buenos Aires