DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS26 January 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Kiev)
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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).
๐ Type of Contract: Service Contract
โก๏ธ Unit / Division: Programme / WFP Ukraine
๐ Duty Station: (Kyiv)
โก๏ธ Duration: 12 months (renewable)
๐บ๐ฆ The position is only open to Ukrainian nationals or residents of Ukraine, with a legal work permit.
Why work with WFP Ukraine?
The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world who depend on its food supplies. The war has caused immense suffering for civilians, displaced families, and disrupted supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refugees across Europe, and almost 3.3 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south of Ukraine do not have reliable access to nutritious food.
WFP uses a combination of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war. This includes working with local partners to distribute food boxes in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers in locations where people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 3.01 billion meals to people displaced and affected by the war.
At WFP Ukraine, we offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements and favorable working conditions for Service Contract holders. Some of them are:
โ Competitive salaries per job level
โ Pension contribution added to net salary
โ Medical insurance with the possibility to enroll eligible dependents
โ Applicable danger pay (revised on quarterly basis)
โ Annual leave - 30 days per year
โ 18 weeks of parental leave for birth mothers and 4 weeks of parental leave for non-birth parent
โ 1 day per week remote working option within the duty station (subject to conditions)
โ Accessible premises & reasonable accommodation
โ Learning & development opportunities
How can you make a difference?
The Financial Analyst ensures the effective financial management and analysis of WFPโs operations in Ukraine. The role involves preparing and monitoring budgets, analyzing financial data, producing expenditure reports, and collaborating with stakeholders to align financial strategies with program goals. Additionally, the Financial Analyst ensures compliance with donor regulations and supports decision-making by delivering actionable insights through robust financial reporting and planning.
This role is integral to maintaining transparency, accountability, and operational excellence in WFPโs financial processes, enabling the organization to respond effectively to the evolving humanitarian context.
Accountabilities
Budgeting and Resource Management
- Develop and monitor operational budgets, ensuring alignment with donor conditions and organizational policies.
- Track funding forecasts, adjust budgets and operational plans to meet evolving resource availability.
Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Prepare and analyze financial reports (e.g., resource utilization, expenditure tracking) to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for optimization.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial data recorded in WFPโs systems (e.g., SAP).
Data Management and Systems Oversight
- Manage data reconciliation across platforms, resolve anomalies, and maintain data integrity across WFP systems.
- Implement best practices in financial data management, ensuring consistency across units.
Invoice Processing and Expenditure Planning
- Record, verify, and process invoices, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
- Prepare periodic expenditure plans, closely monitoring cash flows to maintain alignment with budgetary constraints.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure synchronized reporting and resource planning.
- Act as a focal point for financial queries, facilitating seamless communication between cash teams and cross-functional units.
Compliance and Operational Excellence
- Ensure all activities comply with WFP and donor regulations, including timely expenditure monitoring to prevent lapses in funding utilization.
- Conduct periodic reviews and audits to maintain high standards of accountability and operational performance.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Optimization
- Periodically review and enhance SOPs to incorporate lessons learned and emerging best practices.
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize operations, enhancing both efficiency and accountability.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
- Provide technical training and guidance to WFP staff and cooperating partners.
- Promote the adoption of best practices and foster knowledge sharing to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of operations.
General Support
- Support with any other relevant tasks or duties as required, contributing to the overall success of WFPโs operations and the achievement of objectives.
To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have:
Skills
- Financial analysis, budgeting, and expenditure monitoring to ensure accurate and efficient resource management.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel; familiarity with SAP, SQL, or Tableau is an asset.
- Strong ability to synthesize data from multiple sources, identify patterns, and resolve financial anomalies effectively.
- Working with cross-functional teams and external partners, maintaining efficiency and clarity in high-pressure environments.
- Detail-oriented with excellent multitasking capabilities to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity for independent decision-making and adaptability to dynamic and evolving situations.
Education
Secondary school certificate plus a post-secondary certificate in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Computer Science, Finance).
Experience
- At least six years of post-secondary professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field;
- Or three years of related post-graduate professional experience plus a Bachelorโs degree;
- Or two years of related post-graduate professional experience plus a Masterโs degree.
Languages
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian required.
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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.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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.
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian required.
- At least six years of post-secondary professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field;
- Support with any other relevant tasks or duties as required, contributing to the overall success of WFPโs operations and the achievement of objectives.