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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. <\/strong><\/p>\n

ABOUT WFP<\/h2>\n

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<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT<\/h2>\n

This job is found in Headquarters (HQ), reports to the Chief of Strategic Financing Unit. The strategic financing unit (CPPF) is responsible for the corporate financing mechanisms, with the objective to rapidly provide an optimal and comprehensive strategic financial solution to country offices such as Global Commodity Management Facility (GCMF), Internal Project Lending, Immediate Response account etc., enabling timely assistance to beneficiaries and mitigating the risks associated with volatility of demand, funding, and supply.<\/p>\n

JOB PURPOSE<\/h2>\n

Perform working capital planning activities related to GCMF and Advance Financing mechanisms through analysis and reporting. Support the development of new and effective practices related to working capital management. Act as a focal point and support with the design and implementation of the enhanced business model. Perform thorough data analysis, consult with stakeholders, prepare communication material and update policy and guidelines. <\/p>\n

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Contribute to the development of working capital strategy customized to each region based on demand\/ supply\/ resource behaviors and logistics network.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Produce monthly recommendation on GCMF working capital planning and develop new and effective reports to meet varying requirements and enable informed decision-making, ensuring consistency of information presented to senior management and external stakeholders, using the SAP Integrated Business Planning inventory optimization tool.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Perform inventory analysis and recommend improvement actions to address imbalances in the supply and demand position.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Monitor and communicate to supply line managers any risk of excess or expiry inventory.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Develop appropriate KPIs, reports and analysis for inventory management and advance financing to help drive appropriate actions from key partners (partnership, budget and programming, supply chain, logistics, shipping, etc.) (e.g. data quality, inventory health, financial health etc).<\/p>\n

\u2022 Contribute towards the development, improvement and digitalization of systems, techniques, tools, processes, reports and procedures to better monitor and manage advance financing mechanisms. (IPL, IRA, GCMF).<\/p>\n

\u2022 Compile and\/or contribute to the required resource analyses and delivering recommendations.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Develop communication material and reports to inform senior leadership, donors, partners, and customers on key results.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Act as focal point to perform and validate data analysis, support with the design of the enhanced model of strategic financing mechanisms, identify pros and cons of various options.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Responsible to update documentations such as policy, circular, directive, decision memos, guidance in line with the new business model.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Develop communication and training material to inform key stakeholders of the new model, governance, and processes. <\/p>\n

\u2022 Develop a risk management framework for the enhanced model. Identify risks and mitigating actions of the enhanced model. Categories each risk according to WFP risk matrix and develop mitigating actions plan and assign ownership.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Perform project management activities such as: monitor project progress, raise any delays or bottlenecks, risks or issues with the review and prepare communication material to update senior management on the project progress.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Develop the capacity of WFP staff in operational planning, and performance reporting, updating, and delivering training using available materials, manuals and guidelines.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Prepare normative guidance to further institutionalize working capital planning at WFP with industry standard reference. <\/p>\n

\u2022 Other as required.<\/p>\n

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Cross-functional knowledge of operations, a problem-solving mindset, information analysis skills, presentation and reporting skills.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Experience working for UN agencies or NGOs in the field across humanitarian and\/or development contexts.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
\u2022 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships and influence decision-makers.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ability to work with multicultural teams of different backgrounds and expertise, to deliver as one toward common operational goals.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Advanced use of MS Excel, Business Objects (BO), Salesforce, DOTs and reporting skills. Proficient in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advance Planning Optimser (APO) tools is desired.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:<\/h2>\n

Education: Advanced university degree in Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, Business or other relevant fields, or Bachelor\u2019s Degree with additional years of experience.
Experience:
\u2022 At least 6 years or more of postgraduate professional experience in resource management analysis, resource mobilization, working capital planning and forecasting. <\/p>\n

\u2022 Experience in working across multiple cross-functions, including budget, partnerships, supply chain to address identified resource management issues and gaps and influence senior management to make the required decisions.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Experience in leading forecasting reviews, utilizing planning tools such as APO, IBP and design and deploying working capital management processes and systems.<\/p>\n

Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and\/or WFP\u2019s working language, Portuguese. <\/p>\n

National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station\u2019s language, if different.<\/p>\n

TERMS AND CONDITIONS<\/h2>\n

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS<\/h2>\n

Deadline for applications: 31 March 2023 Midnight Rome Time<\/p>\n

Reference: VA no. 644125<\/p>\n

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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\u2019s 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<\/p>\n

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.<\/em><\/p>\n

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