Finance Associate - G6 - Karachi

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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.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Finance Associate

Grade: G6

Type of contract: FT

Salary: Starting from PKR 257,000 per month.

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Karachi

Vacancy Number 827271

Date of Publication: 05 June 2023

Deadline of Application: 19 June 2023

This vacancy announcement is for Nationals of Pakistan.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance (relevant links). *Remote work if applicable or/FWA until return to office or travel is possible due to covid-19 restrictions****.

JOB PURPOSE

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

The role will also be providing financial support and guidance on the implementation of cash-based transfer (CBT) programme in the Provincial Office.

The role will be based in Karachi Field Office and will be reporting to the Head of Provincial Office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Provide procedural and technical support to staff to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules, and regulations. 2. Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures and assist in setup and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems, and cash controls within the Provincial Office. 3. Monitorthedailycashposition in the Provincial Officetooptimizetheuseofsurpluscashandmaximize returns on investment through the liquidity portfolio. 4. Monitorthecentralizedregistrysystemtoprocessallpaymentsto internal staff and invoices to external suppliers in a timely manner and in accordancewithWFP standards. 5. Contribute to the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of Provincial Office budgets, monitor expenditure and budget forecasts, to ensure that relevant future funding requirements are met. 6. Co-ordinate with other teams within the Provincial Office to ensure that all financial and administrative services are being performed efficientlyand in line with the needs of the wider team. 7. Monitor the sub imprest account balances and process financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner, to avoid the occurrence of an overdraft. 8. Monitor and analyze general ledger accounts to initiate and achieve corrective actions. 9. Compile data from the WFP database and systems to assist in generating and analyzing financial reports monthly

Cash Based Transfer (CBT) Programme Roles: 10. Act as a finance focal point for cash-based transfers in the Provincial Office and ensure that all relevant SOPs are adhered to. 11. Provide support to the Provincial Office team on cash-based transfer projects as and when required. 12. Keep in contact with financial service providers for resolution of the issues arising during cash-based transfers’ project 13. Verify Cooperating Partners invoices for completion before sending to the country office for payment. 14. Support CBT reconciliations at Provincial Office level. 15. Perform any other duties as required

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, in any of these field or equivalent

Experience:

At least six years’ practical work experience in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields. Preferably in cash-based transfer (CBT), budgeting and Finance..

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

KEY COMPETENCIES

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

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

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.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected], cc’ing [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP. .

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Internal Controls & Compliance Demonstrates basic knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and monitoring mechanisms and their applicability to WFP's critical activities. Performance Budgeting, Analysis & Reporting Demonstrates participation in business planning efforts by developing basic project-level budgets and forecasts, incorporating information from various sources as appropriate to monitor KPIs. Resource Management Demonstrates ability to track and compile reports on HQ and Field staffing and resource usage on a project-level basis. Financial Mgmt. & Accounting Principles Applies knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices to ensure compliance with WFP policies, applicable procedures and accounting standards. Supply Chain and Operations Knowledge Demonstrates basic understanding of WFP programme, implementation, and supply chain principles (including project modalities & structures).

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, 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

The role will be based in Karachi Field Office and will be reporting to the Head of Provincial Office.

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.