Budget and Finance Officer – WFP

Job Description

Organization	United Nations World Food Programme
Job Title	Budget and Finance Officer Joint Programme SC9 (162766)
Requisition ID	162766
Location	Sudan – Khartoum
Posted Date	11/05/2022
Closing date	25 May 2022

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Would you like to join WFP Sudan’s Programme team and enable the delivery of professional, client-focused programme services? Are you ready to partner with managers to deliver effective programme solutions that will change and save the lives of the most vulnerable people in Sudan? If yes, this opportunity is for you.

At WFP, we are looking for a talented Budget and Finance Officer- Joint Programme to support  our programme team in Khartoum, Sudan, to be hired on Service Contract at level 9.

ABOUT WFP

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 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.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Sudan has experienced decades of deeply entrenched social inequalities, environmental vulnerability, armed conflict and violence, and poor governance. All this has resulted in protracted displacement, food insecurity and lack of basic social services.

Against this backdrop, WFP and UNICEF have received funding from KFW for joint programming (JP) to support communities across North, South and Central Darfur, focusing on promoting self-reliance, resilience, and social cohesion in targeted localities. This will entail an integrated approach to disaster preparedness, development of sustainable livelihood opportunities, access to basic social services and social protection provision – all geared towards resilience building and social cohesion.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct technical supervision of the Budget and Programme Officer and in close collaboration with the Programme Unit and Finance Unit, the Budget and Finance Officer will directly manage the day-to-day oversight of WFP’s funding mechanism for the joint WFP/UNICEF programme (JP) and will be responsible for all finance related functions in relation to Programme. This includes the preparation of project budget plans for the various activities and reviewing all payment requests. The Budget and Finance Officer will be tasked with managing the funds received from KFW, ensuring that a proper project budget plan is developed, and ensuring all funds are properly and fully utilized prior to their expiry date and uncertified financial reports are prepared in the timeline agreed with the donor.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Oversee all aspects of WFP’s fund planning, programming and disbursement pertaining to the JP.
2. Prepare project implementation budget plans in close coordination with the programme unit.
3. Manage all funds received for the JP in adherence to guidance, policies and donor restrictions. Ensure that all funds received are properly programmed, all donor required terms are respected, and that all funds are consumed prior to their expiry date.
4. Review and provide comprehensive analysis on grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and facilitate decision-making.
5. Prepare/submit monthly financial analysis and reports to managers to show usage of funds.
6. Prepare uncertified financial reports in close coordination with programme and finance units.
7. Support programme team on cross-functional trainings and support on field missions as needed.
8. Other duties, as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

1. Project budget plans produced.
2. Monthly funds utilization and status prepared.
3. Funds received are properly programmed and utilized.
4. Day to day financial oversight is ensured.
5. Perform monthly grant reporting.
6. Building capacity of staff on grant management through on-site/remote trainings.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings. If you are an internal applicant, apply through your E-Recruitment profile.

In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical test, and a panel interview.

TALENTED WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women.

WFP strives to build a work environment that is safe and respectful, and free of sexual harassment and abuse of authority. We believe in open communication, and every individual at WFP is treated with respect regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious and political beliefs, etc.

In this pursuit, WFP assists women to balance work exigencies with personal and family responsibilities by providing an attractive compensation package, including fully paid maternity leave for 16 weeks, breastfeeding time off, and the possibility to avail of flexible working arrangements. Also, we endeavour to provide our staff, women, and men, with training and professional career development opportunities.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Advanced University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: For holders of an Advanced University degree, three years of progressively responsible related work experience. For holders of a First University degree, five years of  progressively responsible related work experience.
Language: Fluency  in both English and Arabic.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has contributed to the development of operational or office related budgets.
• Has contributed to the production of planning/budgetary reports or other analytical reports to support decision making.
• Has demonstrated a broad understanding of WFP’s financial architecture and how it supports implementation of operations.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

5losing date: 25 May 2022

Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

WFP does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process

WFP has zero tolerance with discrimination and does not discriminate to HIV/AIDS status.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE CREATED A WELL DOCUMENTED CV TO HELP US REVIEW YOUR EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATION.