Budget & Programming Assistant SC5

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.

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT: 

These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) and Country Offices (COs), and report 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. 

About WFP  The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. With more than 18,000 colleagues worldwide, WFP works 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. 

Why WFP?WFP assists more than 86 million people around 83 countries. Your work will have a positive impact on lives of the world’s most vulnerable people You will join a diverse team of professionals and will have a chance to exchange your experience with your colleagues WFP invests in the training and development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities Our team is growing and the timing to join us cannot be better!We offer attractive compensation package  WFP Cameroon Country Office

Since 1978, WFP has actively assisted humanitarian and development interventions in Cameroon. Between 2014 and 2019, WFP has provided lifesaving and resilience building, food and nutrition assistance to refugees, internal displaced people and local communities, which has contributed to stabilizing the food security situation among vulnerable groups in Cameroon in pursuit of Zero Hunger.WFP now operates through its main office in Yaoundé, with five Field Offices in Maroua (Far North), Ngaoundere (Adamawa), Bertoua (East), Buea (South West) and Bamenda (North West) and three antennas in Meiganga (Adamawa), Batouri (East) and Kousseri (Far North) to ensure proximity with the beneficiaries. This position will be based in Yaoundé.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): 

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. Provide basic analysis on fund and grant balances and refer to the supervisor discrepancies, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process. Contribute to pipeline management facilitating efficient monitoring to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximise operational effectiveness. Enter accurate data in the corporate systems within the established deadlines, to enable easy access to information and support planning and decision-making. 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. Maintain communication with a number of individuals regarding project funds management matters and related processes to clarify any discrepancies and optimise use of funds. 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. 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. 

Qualifications & Key Requirements4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES:4P Theme Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level PurposeUnderstand 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. PeopleLook 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. PerformanceEncourage 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.Supply Chain and Operations KnowledgeDemonstrates basic understanding of WFP programme, implementation, and supply chain principles (including project modalities & structures). PartnershipConnect 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:Capability NameDescription of the behaviour expected for the proficiency levelInternal Controls & Compliance

Demonstrates basic knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and monitoring mechanisms and their applicability to WFP’s critical activities.

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 ManagementMonitors 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. 

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.  

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of a secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Language: 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.  

Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.Deadline for application: 24/12/2020

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.