Finance Associate (CBT) FTA-G6 - Nyala

JOB POSTING INFORMATION:

Opening Date: 31 March 2021

Closing Date: 13 April 2021

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.

Would you like to join WFP Sudan’s Finance team and enable the delivery of professional, client-focused finance services and promote a culture of performance and accountability? Are you ready to partner with managers to deliver effective finance management accountability and control solutions that will change and save the lives of the most vulnerable people in Sudan? If yes, this opportunity is for you.

At WFP, we are looking for an experienced Finance Associate (Cash-Based Transfers) to support our Finance Units in Nyala, Sudan, to be hired on a Fixed Term Appointment at the G6 level.

(Please note the change in duty stations from El Fasher to Nyala)

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.

WFP Sudan has the potential to reach millions of food insecure people across Sudan - with a total of 7.8 million people assisted in 2020. WFP Sudan, one of the largest and complex operations for WFP globally, is currently rolling out its five-year Country Strategic Plan (2019-2023), which aims to provide emergency assistance through a hybrid approach (cash, food and vouchers), along with life-changing types of programme (Nutrition, Resilience and School Feeding).

JOB PURPOSE:

To coordinate and provide finance, budget and administration support services involving the recording and interpretation of financial and budgetary information to ensure the efficient functioning of the support services and inform decision-making.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide the procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of finance, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, and assist in setup and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls.
• Co-ordinate with other teams in order to ensure that all financial services are being performed efficiently and in line with the needs of the wider team.
• Monitor account balances and process financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner, to avoid the occurrence of an overdraft.
• Monitor and analyze general ledger accounts in order to initiate and achieve corrective actions.

ADDITIONAL KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

A the finance focal point for Cash Based Transfers (CBT) activities the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Liaise with CBT implementation field office focal points and ensure timely replenishment of CBT bank accounts in line with operational requirements.
• Familiarize with corporate and country specific guidelines and procedures related to CBT activity management and provide necessary support as needed.
• Verify incoming invoices in compliance to contracts/agreements and ensure that services have been rendered and properly authorized prior to payments processing.
• Carry out invoice verification process against proper documentation to ensure purchases/services are properly authorized and goods have been received or services rendered;
• Undertake relevant functions and roles within beneficiary database system (SCOPE) and corporate enterprise system in relation to cash-based operations and review actions taken.
• Monitor CBT reconciliation process for both cash and voucher interventions done in the country office and ensure records are kept that relate to paper voucher management.
• Follow up on the paper voucher destruction process for unused/undistributed where implemented to ensure full compliance.
• Perform CBT bank account reconciliation and ensure open items are timely identified and cleared by respective area offices.
• Maintain and organize electronic and hard files related to the reconciliation reports, bank communications, monitoring sheets for both cash and voucher interventions.
• Act as an alternate for the payroll related tasks in the absence of the designated focal point.
• Perform any other duty as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in finance, business adminstration, accounting and mangerial studies is mandatory.

Experience: At least Five years of experience in the field of finance.

Language: Fluency in both English and Arabic.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has experience assessing financial health and stability of C&V projects and other programming initiatives to verify compliance with in-country local laws. • Has experience working with auditors and other third party vendors.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings. If you are an internal applicant, apply through your E-Recruitment profile.

In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical test, and a panel interview.

TALENTED WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURGED TO APPLY:

We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women.

WFP strives to build a work environment that is safe and respectful, and free of sexual harassment and abuse of authority. We believe in open communication, and every individual at WFP is treated with respect regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious and political beliefs, etc.

In this pursuit, WFP assists women to balance work exigencies with personal and family responsibilities by providing an attractive compensation package, including fully paid maternity leave for 16 weeks, breastfeeding time off, and the possibility to avail of flexible working arrangements. Also, we endeavour to provide our staff, women, and men, with training and professional career development.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Closing date: 13 April 2021

• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• WFP has zero-tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
• This position is open ONLY to Sudanese nationals or those authorized to live and work in Sudan according to Sudanese regulations. Applicants who do not meet this criterion will not be considered for this position.
• WFP does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process.
• CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO ATTACH BOTH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV OR UNP11 FORM. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV OR P11 IS UPDATED