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ABOUT WFP

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.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

• JOB TITLE: Budget and Programming Officer SC8
• TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract
• UNIT/DIVISION: Budgeting and Programming
• DUTY STATION (City, Country): Tripoli, Libya
• DURATION: 5 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

To support the delivery of budget and resource analysis and programming activities, collaborating with and guided by managers to apply best practice approaches for the efficient, effective and compliant utilization of funds.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor WFP’s corporate systems ensuring that all budget-supporting documents are accurate, well developed and in line with recommendations. Lead and coordinate the CSP budget preparation/ budget revisions/ and implementation plans. Participate in CSPs/RBPs closure activities and work with spending units to highlight and close open commitments in a timely manner. Collate commodity pipeline requirements including Advance Financing requests in collaboration with stakeholders at the operational level. Prepare monthly pipeline reports and support the CO team in monitoring the resource pipeline Check accuracy and monitor timely programming and utilization of funds based on operational priorities, funding proposals and donor conditions, proposing timely recommendations and possible corrective actions that enable reporting in collaboration with spending units. Monitor contribution balances, proactively identify potential unspent funds, and coordinate with relevant units to develop spending plans that ensure compliance with corporate policies and donor requirements. Perform and document fund sub allotments as per available procedures and guidelines. Lead the preparations and engagement process for the CO Resource Management Committee (RMC) as per agreed timelines. Collect inputs and generate accurate and timely reports, to enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to senior management and external stakeholders. Contribute towards the development and improvement of systems, techniques, tools, processes and procedures to better monitor, manage and report on WFP budgets and resources. Participate in internal meetings/committees/working groups as required, in order to obtain and provide information from a budget and resource programming perspective. Perform other relevant duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Finance, Economics or another relevant field.
• Additional professional training in project management, statistical analysis and/or operational planning and management is desirable.

Experience Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience performing basic analytics and presenting the information to meet various audience needs.
• Some experience in preparing, managing and reporting on operational budgets and performance and willingness to strengthen skills.
• Experience working with large datasets, extracting information from them in an easy to interpret manner.
• Adequate analytical skills and resourcefulness, initiative and have learned tact in devising solutions to current and potential operational issues.
• Good understanding of information and financial systems and how those support the implementation of operations.
• Good understanding of operational planning and business processes, rules and procedures and apply them consistently in the implementation and support of programme interventions.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work patiently and tactfully in a team, with people of different backgrounds and expertise, to deliver as one toward common operational goal.

Languages:

• Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic language.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• 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.

• 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

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract 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 United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.