Contributing to the efficient implementation of the project “Agreements, processes, and tools to move towards a climate-resilient society in El Salvador” by executing the tasks outlined in the Term of Reference. Specific tasks and responsibilities The Finance & administrative Consultant will contribute to the effective implementation of the project by guaranteeing that the following tasks integrate the gender mainstreaming: 1. Collaborate with the National Project Coordinator in the timely preparation and submission of project work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and progress reports. 2. Collaborate with the National Project Coordinator in developing terms of reference, identifying and selecting consultants, and monitor their work and deliverables, in coordination with MARN. 3. Monitor progress of project activities and identify corrective measures to overcome operational constraints. 4. Participate in the preparation, monitoring, evaluation of compliance of the Procurement Plan, Operational Plans, and the project budget. 5. Contribute with the financial Management and monitoring of the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with the Fundación Iris. 6. Participate in the administrative process of recruitment and hiring of individual consultants, consultancy firms and procurement of goods and services carried out in accordance with the project proposal, and the procedures of UNEP. 7. Provide technical expertise in the logistical organization and administration of Project Steering Committee and other relevant meetings, events, workshops, trainings, consultations, and communications efforts (as necessary). 8. Prepare agendas and arrange appointments and meetings related to the project activities and write minutes from the meetings. 9. Maintain general office files and databases and keep the information in a manner which allows easy reference and retrieval. 10. Receive, or draft and distribute correspondence on a variety of project related subject-matters in both Spanish and English languages, attaching necessary background information, and ensuring that grammar, spelling and format are correct. 11. Translate or organize and oversee the translation of project documentation and reports between Spanish and English, as relevant. 12. Collaborate with the Project Management Unit in any other support services as requested, to ensure smooth operation of daily activities and proper management of the unit’s resources. 13. Review project expenditures and ensure that project funds are used in accordance with the Project Document and relevant and applicable financial rules and procedures. 14. Ensure that the documentation for payments is pertinent and meets the necessary requirements (example: review of invoices and receipts presented by project contractors, that payments are made according to the payment schedule, that the products and/or services are received satisfactorily, that the payments correspond to what was contracted and delivered, for which it is necessary to support the verification of the technical endorsement of the project staff, among others). 15. Perform monthly reconciliations between project expense records and reports, ensuring that expenses have been properly charged to the corresponding accounts and activities of the Operational Plan. 16. Carry out other tasks inherent to the objectives of the position and the project, as indicated by UNEP in coordination with MARN.