Budget and Programming Assistant GS5, Yangon

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support budget analysis and program delivery.

You have:

• Graduate in any field; financial or accounting or supply chain is desirable.
• At least three years of relevant working experience, preferable in humanitarian experience.
• Good command of English and Myanmar, in writing and speaking.
• Experience in analyzing and preparing budget.
• Experience in collecting Supply Chain/pipeline data.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel.

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Vacancy Announcement

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive* *basis. We are committed* *to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Budget and Programming Assistant

Grade : GS 5

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract

Number of Post : 1

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Yangon

Report to : Budget and Programming Officer

VA Number:514082

Date of Publication: 23 February 2023

Deadline of Application: 9 March 2023

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply

JOB PURPOSE

To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of Head of Budget and Programming Unit in WFP Office in Yangon, the incumbent will perform the following duties:-

• 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 optimization 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 maximize 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 optimize use of funds.
• 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.
• Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by Head of Unit and Supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Any graduate as minimum. Functional area ie financial or accounting or supply chain is desirable.

Experience: At least three-year of relevant working experience, preferrable in humanitarian experience.

Language: English/Myanmar, good in writing and speaking

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has supported the performance of analyzing and preparing budget.
• Has contributed to the collection Supply Chain/pipeline data.
• Has expertise in Microsoft Excel.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have. This email is only to be used for any accessibility requirement in terms of application and not for sending the application itself.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme 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. Every day, WFP works worldwide 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely: • Leading by example with integrity, • Driving results and delivering on commitments, • Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork, • Applying strategic thinking, • Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

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