Budget and Programming Associate : UN WFP
Budget and Programming Associate at World Food Programme of the United Nations
World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations (UN) has published a job circular for the position of Budget and Programming Associate
About the job
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 6 November 2024-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)
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.
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The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
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To provide a range of specialized support for efficient planning, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance to enhance optimal use of financial resources.
This position is based in Cox’s Bazar and reports to Finance Officer.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
1. Review budget plans, monitor and analyze project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices, to support financial analysis and optimization of resources.
2. Provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.
3. Support pipeline management ensuring efficient monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximize operational effectiveness.
4. Contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools, to facilitate the overall planning, expenditure forecasting, and budget management and monitoring of resource utilization.
5. Enter project budget plans and revisions in the corporate systems, to ensure data is timely and accurately captured enabling easy access to information and supporting planning and decision-making.
6. Review, compile and analyze data, maintain accurate records and files and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.
7. Maintain communication with a number of stakeholders regarding project funds management matters and related processes, to clarify any discrepancies and optimize use of funds.
8. Provide guidance to other support staff and contribute to their learning and development in budget planning, fund management and operational planning, to facilitate continued development and consistency in services delivered.
9. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices, to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, accounting, budget or in other related functional area.
Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in Finance, budget or other relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.
Please note that applicants who submitted their applications in response to the first circular should use a different account to apply for this re-advertisement. Otherwise, the system will not process your application.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Has supported the preparation and management of budgets.
• Has assisted with the monitoring of budgets/resource plans/pipelines/supply chains.
• Has assisted with budget/allotment related issues within the WFP budget system.
Job Title: Budget and Programming Associate, GS6, Cox’s Bazar
- Grade: G6
- Type of contract: Fixed Term
- Duration: 12 months
- Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar
- Number of positions: 01
- Date of Publication: 24 October 2024
- Deadline of Application: 06 November 2024
- This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus medical insurance.
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
Job Source: UN WFP Careers
