Organization: UN WFP – World Food Programme
Location: Dakar (Senegal)
Grade: Administrative Services and Support – Generally no need for Higher Education – Administrative support
Occupational Groups:
Operations and Administrations
Information Technology and Computer Science
Administrative supportABOUT 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: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Language: Fluency in French and a working Knowlledge in French Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

Experience: Do you have 4 or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work?

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This is found at the Regional Bureau in Dakar . Under the supervision of a Budget and Programming Officer, the incumbent will be providing backup to ensure full business continuity in the area of resources planning and accompany the ongoing unit development in total support of 19 Country offices in the region. The focus of this temporary position will be technical support to a selected number of Country offices as well as some Business Support for the overall functioning of the Budget and Programming Unit.

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 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 optimisation of resources.

2. Provide basic analysis on fund and grant balances and refer to the supervisor discrepancies, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.

3. Contribute to pipeline management facilitating efficient monitoring to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximise operational effectiveness.

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 basic 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 a number of individuals regarding project funds management matters and related processes to clarify any discrepancies and optimise use of funds.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. Provide effective assistance for the periodic preparation of planning and overview documents for the Budget and Programming Unit (BPU).

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has assisted with the preparation of complex financial documents.
• Has supported the performance of budget analyses.
• Has contributed to the collection of pipeline data.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline of application: 9 January 20

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

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.