Budget & Programming Assistant, G5 & SC5 – 2 Positions at World Food Programme (WFP)

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.