Budget & Programming Assistant SC5 1

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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.

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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting,or any other related fields involving the development of mathematical skills such as Mathematics, Economics, Statistics,  Data Science, Information Technology or Computer Information Systems.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs is found in Nicaragua Country Offices and reports to the Budget & Programming Officer.

Job holders at this level are expected, under general supervision, to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. They are expected to use own discretion to address unforeseen situations seeking advice from supervisor. Job holders support management of financial resources and may provide guidance to other staff.

JOB PURPOSE

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Contribute to the elaboration, review of budget plans, monitoring and analysis of 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. Utilize various sources of information to prepare financial analysis on fund and grant balances and refer to the supervisor discrepancies, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.
3. Contribute maintain efficient pipeline management by inputting accurate data to facilitate the monitoring of food resources, maintain traceability of food for donor reporting and prevent shortfalls and pipeline breaks.
4. Enter accurate data in the corporate systems within the established deadlines, to enable easy access to information and support planning and decision-making.
5. Compile data and provide analysis, maintain accurate records and files and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports for further reviews, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.
6. Maintain communication with several individuals regarding project funds management matters and related processes to clarify any discrepancies and optimize use of funds.
7. Lead the completion of corporate fund management exercises in conjunction with other units as necessary.
8. Identify any discrepancies or risks related to the consumption of funds and communicate them
9. Provide guidance and on-the-job training to other staff in budget planning, fund management and operational planning, to support continued development and consistency in services delivered.
10. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices, to ensure WFP can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis

DESIRED SKILLS FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Strong attention to Detail
• Strong mathematical & numeracy skills.
• Understanding of reporting & data visualisation tools such as Excel, Power BI etc.
• Excellent analytical skills to quickly identify errors, requirements, trends, patterns and insights from data.
• Ability to simplify and clearly communicate complex information in an easy way.
• Ability to interpret information requirements from different units and provide exactly what is needed.
• Problem solving skills and autonomy

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
• Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
• Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
• Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
• Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.
   

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

POSITION TITLE: Budget and Programming Assistant 

CONTRACT TYPE: Service Contract - SC5 

DUTY STATION: (City, Country): Managua, Nicaragua

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Six (6) months. Renewal subject to funds and performance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications will be received through the Careers web page until September 19th, 2021 at 4:00pm

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.

Kindly note that this position is open for nationals of Nicaragua only.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.