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  • Posted: Nov 21, 2016
    Deadline: Dec 2, 2016
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    The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. WFP is part of the United Nations system and is voluntarily funded. Born in 1961, WFP pursues a vision of the world in which every man, woman and child has access at all times to t...
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    Budget & Programming Associate

    Requisition #: 4261
    Location: Maiduguri
    Level: G6

    Job Purpose

    • To provide a range of specialised support for efficient planning, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance to enhance optimal use of financial resources.

    Key Accountabilities  (Not all-inclusive)

    • Review budget plans, monitor and analyse project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices, to support financial analysis and optimisation of resources.
    • 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.
    • Support pipeline management ensuring efficient monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximise operational effectiveness.
    • 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 utilisation.
    • 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.
    • Review, compile and analyse 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.
    • Maintain communication with a number of stakeholders regarding project funds management matters and related processes, to clarify any discrepancies and optimise use of funds.
    • 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.
    • 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

    Standard Minimum Qualifications
    Education:

    • Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

    Experience:

    • A minimum of 5 years relevant support experience is required in:
      • Supporting the preparation and management of budgets.
      • Assisting with the monitoring of budgets/resource plans/pipelines/supply chains.
      • Assisting with budget/allotment related issues within the WFP budget system.
    • Knowledge of UN rules and regulations is an added advantage.

    Language:

    • Fluency (level C) in English language. Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri local languages is desirable.

    Terms and Condition
    Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to World Food Programme (WFP) on career012.successfactors.eu to apply

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