Budget & Programming Assistant, G5 & SC5 (2 Positions)

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WHAT IMPACT WILL YOU HAVE WORKING WITH US?

My WFP Story

“WFP is constantly looking to improve how it does things and it wants to be more than just a food aid organization but also an organization that finds sustainable solutions to problems and an enabler of the people it serves”- Budget and Programming Officer

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) seeks individuals of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles

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, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.

ABOUT WFP

The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. 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.

The WFP Regional Bureau for Eastern and Central Africa (RBN) is based in Nairobi and provides strategic direction, technical guidance, resource mobilization, and management support to WFP operations and activities in ten countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Under the overall supervision of the Budget and Programming Officer responsible for Funds Management and Budget Initiatives, the staff member will be required to perform the following duties.

• With the aim of supporting Country Offices in the region for efficient funds utilization, ensure all unassigned resources are programmed in line with WFP rules and regulations and donor conditions.
• Through WINGS and other reports platforms under Budget and Programming tracks, download and export relevant reports for financial analysis purpose.
• To interpret, evaluate data and develop integrated analyses to support strategic decision-making in funding requirements, provide/update related reports.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A minimum of post-secondary certificate/diploma in finance, mathematics, statistics or related fields. A Bachelor's degree in the above fields is desirable.

Experience:

• 5 years work experience in financial analysis, supply chain, budgetary and resource management analysis or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years in a similar role.
• Has assisted with the preparation of complex financial documents.
• Has supported the performance of budget analyses.
• Has contributed to the collection of pipeline data.

Language:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven analytical skills and ability to provide technical advice.
• Sound judgment; demonstrated initiative and conceptual, planning, and organizational skills.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Support Country Offices budget planning, funds management in line with WFP approved guidelines.
• Identify resource management related issues through regular monitoring and periodic in-depth analysis.
• Support Country offices in using resource management tools such as budget, pipeline, and Management Plan templates.
• Deliver resource management information as required.
• Assist in processing and managing routine administrative unit tasks.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than 17th October, 2022.

WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the process (Application, technical assessment, interview).

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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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