World Food Programme recrute 01 Budget & Programming Associate
World Food Programme
Algiers,Algérie
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Opportunités de carrière : Budget & Programming Associate G6 (130041)
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 WFPAlgeria has been hosting refugees from Western Sahara since 1975. These refugees are located camps in the harsh, isolated desert environment of western Algeria where opportunities for self-reliance are extremely limited, forcing them to rely on international humanitarian assistance for their survival.
Based on a request by the Government of Algeria in 1986, WFP assistance to the refugees from Western Sahara aims to address the refugees’ food security and nutritional needs. WFP’s Interim Country Strategic Plan (ICSP) is aligned with WFP’s 2017-2021 Strategic Plan, specifically Strategic Objective 1: “End hunger by protecting access to food.” and Strategic Objective 2 “Improve nutrition.” WFP implements four activities; (1) General Food Assistance, (2) school feeding, (3) nutrition support, and (4) complementary activities.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation : Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
Experience : At least 3 years of experience in areas of budget planning, monitoring, programme design & implementation with the government, UN, NGOs and other international organizations; understanding of budget designing, planning process as well the programme implementation in humanitarian, transition and development context; full knowledge of computer applications (MS office – Word, Exel, Power Point).
Language : Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and French, fluency in Arabic.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTThe Budget and Programming Associate position is based in Algiers, Algeria. Job holder will report to the Country Director.Job holder at this level demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to complex queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis.Job holder support management of financial resources and may provide guidance to other staff.
JOB PURPOSE & Key Accountabilities (Not all-inclusive)To provide a range of specialised support for efficient planning, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance to enhance optimal use of financial resources.
1. 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.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 maximise 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 utilisation.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 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.7. Maintain communication with a number of stakeholders regarding project funds management matters and related processes, to clarify any discrepancies and optimise 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.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIESCapability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency levelInternal Controls & Compliance Utilizes understanding of risk management approaches and internal controls to monitor projects and programmes to confirm regulatory compliance and ensure data integrity.Performance Budgeting, Analysis & Reporting Analyzes budgets and forecasts to support the development of recommendations for senior leadership on financial and business planning matters in accordance with Value for Money principles.Resource Management Monitors trends in staffing and resource usage to anticipate and escalate potential issues to programme leaders.Performance Management Displays sufficient understanding of WFP performance management system to gather relevant and accurate information from internal and external sources for inputs to monitoring and/or evaluation processes.Supply Chain and Operations Knowledge Demonstrates basic understanding of WFP programme, implementation, and supply chain principles (including project modalities & structures).
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE• Has supported the preparation and management of budgets.• Has assisted with the monitoring of budgets/resource plans/pipelines/supply chains.• Has understanding of budget designing and planning process.• Has overall understanding of the programme implementation and planning activities.• Has experience in development/humanitarian programme implementation and design.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS • Contract type: Fixed-Term (FT), 12 months (renewable) • Grade: 6 • Remuneration: As per UN/FT salary scales • Duty station: Algiers, Algeria • This position is opened only to Algerian Citizens (holding Algerian Passport)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONSNo later than : November 23, 2020
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.POSTULER