Humanitarian Logistics Services – Project Support Officer P2, Rome, Italy,
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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees. We encourage 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, physical or mental disability.
Are you a Project Support Officer interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people?
If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, December 4th, 2022 (11:59 PM CET)
WHO WE ARE
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) , a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN US?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate %
- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment
- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe
- We offer attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section)
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
In June 2021, the Mastercard Foundation announced that they will deploy USD 1.3 billion over the next three years as part of the “Saving Lives and Livelihoods” (SLL) initiative in partnership with the Africa Centre for Disease Control and prevention (Africa CDC). The initiative aims to acquire COVID-19 vaccines for at least 50 million people on the African continent, support the delivery of vaccinations to millions more across Africa, lay the groundwork for vaccine manufacturing in Africa through a focus on human capital development, and strengthen the Africa CDC. The initiative is anchored in the Africa Union’s (AU) efforts towards COVID-19 vaccine equity, with governance structures that emphasize the strengthening of national, regional, and continental institutions.
Against this backdrop, WFP, as the leading UN agency for humanitarian logistics, was identified as a key partner in this effort and it was asked to support with in-country deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines. WFP has expressed its readiness to support and to act as second line of defense as key logistics provider for in-country logistics.
Under the stewardship of the Africa CDC, acting as a central coordination point, WFP will work in close cooperation and communication with Ministries of Health (MoH) and with the other main stakeholders, such as UNICEF and WHO. The operation will be rolled out and coordinated via a coordination cell at the Africa CDC Headquarters in Addis Ababa as well as regional hubs.
The SLL partnership represents a ground-breaking initiative, bringing together institutional actors, the private sector, national government and the UN in support of the African continent and WFP will play a key operational support role, making available its supply chain expertise to reach the SLL initiative’s objectives, all the while also strengthening the Africa CDC’s supply chain capacity.
THE ROLE
The incumbent will manage the stewardship of the “Saving Lives and Livelihoods” (SLL) initiative’s resources, in partnership with the Africa Centre for Disease Control and prevention (Africa CDC) and Master Card Foundation (MCF), coordinating the work of the team and/or managing the financial management and reporting requirements. To leverage expertise to provide innovative strategies and technical approaches to financial matters, in order to ensure that assistance to organization is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Logistics Services – Health Supply Chain Unit, the incumbent will perform functions in the area of health supply chain operations and financial management. In particular, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Health Supply Chain Operations
1. Support the programmatic delivery of current and future health projects led by the unit by acting as a central conduit between the in-country teams, the central team and the donor on all financial and budgetary matters.
2. Aid the SCOHH team in contextualizing and guiding operational performance versus donor commitments and expectations.
3. Assist the process of donor report submission and progress reporting.
4. Support the proposal writing stage of potential new projects.
Financial Management
5. Contribute towards the development of country specific plans and processes, aligned with Regional and wider WFP strategy, policies, and processes to meet the food assistance needs of beneficiaries within the Country.
6. Analyze and report on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects in accordance with corporate governance requirements, ensuring accuracy, deadlines, and accounting processes are complied with.
7. Monitor and analyze budgets for Health Supply Chain-related projects according to established corporate procedures and requirements.
8. Collate and analyze data for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, to provide management with financial, accounting, and budgetary information to enable them to make informed decisions.
9. Deliver financial controls and insight into WFP performance, undertaking periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify areas which may present potential audit, compliance, or financial risks.
General
10. Where necessary, undertake basic human resource functions related to staff benefits, recruitment of local staff, and training.
11. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
12. Represent unit at internal meetings, external meetings and events with other UN agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and entities as required.
13. Other as required
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields, or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience
Experience:
• At least 3 years of postgraduate experience in the field of Health Supply Chain-related initiatives and projects and experience in providing comprehensive financial reporting and management support to International Governmental Organization.
• Analytical skills and resourcefulness, initiative, and tact in devising solutions to current and potential budget and finance issues.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of information and financial systems and how those support the implementation of service provision.
• Able to consolidate and share resource budget and financial information in a way that supports decision making and emphasizes accuracy and consistency in numbers across teams
Languages:
• Fluent (level C) in oral and written English and French. An intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is a plus.
MORE ABOUT YOU
• Thorough knowledge of SAP
• Project Management and Change Management Skills desirable
• Effective communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Functional Capabilities:
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Performance Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis
• Financial Management & Accounting Principles
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
- Leads by Example with Integrity – Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others
- Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments – Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change
- Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork – Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth
- Applies Strategic Thinking – Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things
- Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships – Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives
Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities. Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 2 years.
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details, please visit icsc.un.org.
The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable)
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
- Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
- Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
- Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
- Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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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.
