WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
JOB PURPOSE
Directly reporting to the Budget & Programming Officer, the incumbent will provide a range of specialised support for efficient planning, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance to enhance optimal use of financial resources.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Review budget plans, monitor and analyse project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices, to support financial analysis and optimisation of resources.
2. Provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.
3. Support pipeline management ensuring efficient monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximise operational effectiveness.
4. Contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools, to facilitate the overall planning, expenditure forecasting, and budget management and monitoring of resource utilisation.
5. Enter project budget plans and revisions in the corporate systems, to ensure data is timely and accurately captured enabling easy access to information and supporting planning and decision-making.
6. Review, compile and analyse data, maintain accurate records and files and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.
7. Maintain communication with a number of stakeholders regarding project funds management matters and related processes, to clarify any discrepancies and optimise use of funds.
8. Provide guidance to other support staff and contribute to their learning and development in budget planning, fund management and operational planning, to facilitate continued development and consistency in services delivered.
9. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices, to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK:COMMON STANDARDS AND BEHAVIOUR
| Leads by Example with Integrity | Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments | Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork | Applies Strategic Thinking | Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships |
| Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards | Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results | Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues | Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision | Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common goals |
| Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same | Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed | Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback | Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant | |
| Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same | Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed | Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives | Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making | |
| Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop | Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives |
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
Language:
Fluency (level C) in English language.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Experience in supporting the preparation and management of budgets.
- Experience in monitoring of budgets/resource plans/pipelines/supply chains.
- Experience with budget/allotment related issues within the WFP budget system.
- Familiarity with models for donor funded projects and programmes.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline for receiving applications is 2 April 2023
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
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