DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS27 February 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Ndjamena)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs 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 : FINANCE OFFICER
TYPE OF CONTRACT: INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT
UNIT/DIVISION: FINANCE
DUTY STATION (City, Country): NโDJAMENA, CHAD
DURATION: 11 MONTHS
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Job holder will report to the Head of Finance WFP Chad Country Office. He/she will operate as part of Finance team in Chad Country Office, providing technical support in finance and related matters.
The incumbent is expected to operate with minimal supervision and provide guidance to junior staff and field offices to ensure that operation and project objectives are achieved. He/she will manage routine activities and analytical work and provide advice as appropriate in line with corporate rules and regulations. He/she will be required to analyse issues, draw sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations to the Head of Unit and/or the Country Office based on expertise.
The purpose of the assignment is to support the stewardship of WFPโs resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, analysing, reporting and providing core administrative support to enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible.
To support strengthening of normative guidance and field office transactions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support corporate finance and resource management strategies and major ongoing programmatic initiatives, participating where appropriate using finance and resource management expertise.
2. Contribute towards the development of country specific plans and processes, aligned with Regional and wider WFP strategy, policies and processes to meet the food assistance needs of beneficiaries within the Country.
3. Manage programme budgets and ensure proper control of the Country Portfolio Budget focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensure an effective information flow between finance and non-finance actors (Country Office Senior management, Activity Managers, Budget & Programming unit, and spending units) in order to effectively link programmatic results to expenditures, as required by the Country Portfolio Budget
Support in managing financial resources through implementation budget, guiding, monitoring and controlling of the resources in accordance with WFP rules and regulations.
Elaborate proper mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in budget management.
Ensure timely corrective actions on unposted expenditures, including the commitments with budget check errors and ensures timely responses to HQ requests to resolve financial data issues.
4. Perform bank reconciliations, disbursements, clearance of receivables, overall cash management and monthly financial closures on a regular basis in accordance with corporate requirements.
5. Collate and analyse data for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, in order to provide management with financial, accounting and budgetary information to enable them to make informed decisions.
6. Track and analyse data to identify opportunities for improvements to policies, systems and procedures in order to minimise financial risks, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and ensure services are aligned with business objectives.
7. Support field offices by delivering financial controls over the transactions and insight into WFP performance, undertaking periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify areas which may present potential audit, compliance or financial risks.
8. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
9. Focal person for all Finance related matters for ResiTchad.
10. Perform any other related duties that may be assigned.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
Hold regular meetings and/or use other innovative and effective ways to ensure proper information sharing and communication within the team/staff members under your direct supervision or coordination.
Meet with staff members under your supervision on a regular basis (at least once a quarter) to review progress, provide feedback, support development, and recognize contributions holding them accountable for their actions, and providing support and coaching as necessary.
Enforce the zero- tolerance policy against harassment in the workplace and ensure inappropriate behavior is dealt with in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
Actively manage underperformance through regular conversations, providing support/coaching, documenting as required, and proactively seeking second level supervisor and HR advice.
Ensure substantiated input and completion of all phases in PACE within established deadlines for all staff members under your direct and indirect supervision (second and third level)
Ensure mandatory training is completed by staff members under your supervision within established deadlines
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education:
Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related fields, or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience.
Experience:
Has at least 5 years experience in specialized finance area in a country office.
Knowledge & Skills:
Internal Controls & Compliance, Performance Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis, Resources Management (People, time, assets, etc.), Financial Management & Accounting Principles, Donor reports
Languages:
International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a French.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
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
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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.