Position: Budget and Programming Officer -United Nations World Food Programme (Deadline July 2024)
Position: Budget and Programming Officer -United Nations World Food Programme (Deadline July 2024)
Budget and Programming Officer – NOA
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change.
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Location: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, The Rep. Of
Type: Full-time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job requisition ID: JR101766
Deadline for Applications: 23 July 2024-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Bissau)
Mission and Vision:
- Mission: End global hunger and support those in need.
- Vision: Diverse, committed, skilled, and high-performing teams working in a healthy and inclusive environment.
Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
- 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal & professional development.
- Opportunities for internal mobility.
- Attractive compensation package.
THE ROLE
Support the delivery of budget and resource analysis and programming activities. Collaborate with and be guided by managers to apply best practice approaches for the efficient, effective, and compliant utilization of funds.
Location: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Reports to: Partnerships Officer
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Budget Planning and Management:
- Contribute to policy development and implementation for budget activities.
- Compile, prepare, and revise various budget plans.
- Monitor WFP’s corporate systems for accurate budget documentation.
Pipeline Management:
- Collate commodity pipeline requirements.
- Prepare monthly pipeline reports.
- Support preparations for the monthly cross-functional pipeline working group.
Funds, Performance Management, and Reporting:
- Monitor timely programming and utilization of funds.
- Perform and document fund sub-allotments.
- Support preparations for the CO/RB Resource Management Committee.
Other Responsibilities:
- Support activation/deactivation of Global Commodity Management Facility supply lines.
- Enhance junior staff capacity in budgeting and funds management.
- Participate in training and learning opportunities.
- Draft accurate and timely reports.
- Develop and improve systems and processes for budget and resource monitoring.
- Follow standard emergency preparedness practices.
- Perform other relevant duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or other relevant fields.
- Additional professional training in project management, statistical analysis, and/or operational planning and management is desirable.
Language:
- Fluency (level C) in English and Portuguese.
- French is also desirable.
Experience:
- At least 3 years of post-graduate experience in resource management, project planning and implementation, financial management, auditing, and risk management.
- Experience performing basic analytics and presenting information.
- Experience managing and reporting on operational budgets and performance.
- Experience working with large datasets.
Skills:
- Adequate analytical skills and resourcefulness.
- Good understanding of financial systems and operational planning.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Teamwork skills with people from diverse backgrounds.
You may also be eligible for:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Position: Budget and Programming Officer
Number of openings: 1
Location: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Level: National Officer/ NOA
Duration: 12 months/ renewable
Eligibility: Only open to Bissau-Guinean citizens.
Fixed-Term appointments are for one year or more and include a probationary period of one year.
Consult the UN Salary Scale for Guinea-Bissau.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
The WFP Leadership Framework outlines the common standards of behavior guiding how we work together to accomplish our mission.
Access the WFP Leadership Framework here.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We ensure an accessible and fair recruitment journey. For reasonable accommodations or accessibility concerns, contact us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any fees during the application or recruitment process. If solicited for a fee, please disregard it. Be cautious when submitting personal information online.
APPLICATION REMINDERS
Ensure your profile is accurate, complete, and includes:
- Employment records
- Academic qualifications
- Language skills
- UN Grade (if applicable)
Submit your professional CV and Cover Letter in English. Additional documents like passports, recommendation letters, and academic certificates may be requested later.
Contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org for application challenges.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
All employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Note: No appointments 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 UN system during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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