Budget & Programming Associate (G6)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Budget & Programming Associate (G6) in Monrovia, Liberia. The role provides specialized support for the planning, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance so that financial resources are used optimally. The position is based in a duty station and reports to a supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Review budget plans, monitor and analyse project financial performance and recommend improvements in line with WFP financial policies and best practice.
• Analyse fund and grant balances, identify surpluses and deficits and suggest corrective measures.
• Support pipeline management to prevent and address pipeline breaks.
• Contribute to improving internal processes, corporate systems and tools for planning, expenditure forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Enter budget plans and revisions into corporate systems so data is timely and accurate.
• Maintain records and files and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with stakeholders on project funds management and clarify discrepancies.
• Guide other support staff on budget planning, fund management and operational planning.
• Follow emergency preparedness practices so resources can be deployed quickly when crises start.

Required profile

• Secondary school completion and a post-secondary certificate in the related field.
• Six or more years of progressively responsible experience in the same business stream, including general administrative work.
• Fluency in English (General Service level C); another official UN language at level C or B may be required depending on the post.

Required skills

• Experience preparing and managing budgets.
• Experience monitoring budgets, resource plans, pipelines and supply chains.
• Experience with budget and allotment issues within the WFP budget system.