UN World Food Programme - Somalia
Job Advertisement
Vacancy Announcement No.007/2015
(Position No. 15-0017710)
Post Title: National Programme Officer (Budget and Programming)
Post Grade: NOB
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: 1 year (Initial)
Date of issue: 20th April 2015
Closing Date: 3rd May 2015
Organizational Background: The
World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief,
emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food
coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates only.
Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Pipeline and Resource Management and the overall supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Pipeline Management:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Pipeline and Resource Management and the overall supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Pipeline Management:
- Collate and analyze data for the preparation of
monthly actualized and accurate pipeline reports in terms of food needs,
cash & vouchers, opening stocks, balances, arrivals, loans and
repayments and shortfalls;
- Contribute to the preparation of downstream
allocation plan in coordination with the Logistics Unit;
- Prepare upstream and downstream pipeline analysis
reports;
- Run the secretariat of the monthly Pipeline
Committee meetings.
2. Funds Management:
- Preparation of Funding Proposals in consultation
with the relevant units and provide information on funds utilization when
required;
- Prepare Assignment Plans in accordance with import
parities approved in HQ, or based on the approved Funding proposals or on
the availability of stocks in the Forward Purchase Facility;
- Monitor Terminal Obligation Dates (TOD) and
Terminal Disbursement Dates (TDD) of grants and ensure that unspent
balances are reprogrammed;
- Provide support in the preparation of requests for
advance financing as required;
- Collate and analyze data for the monthly
consolidated Funds Management Analysis report;
- Follow-up on Project Resource Transfers.
3. Budget Management:
- Participate in the review of existing budgets and
preparation of new budgets;
- Follow-up on approval process and perform
technical budgets functions in WFP financial system;
- Provide support to the relevant Units in the
management of the approved associated cost budget;
4. Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Advanced University degree in Business
Administration, Finance, Economics or other relevant field, or First
University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or
training/courses.
Experience:
- At least three years of postgraduate professional
experience in commerce, development, administration or food aid support.
- Proven experience in development of operational or
office related budgets, planning/budgetary reports and other analytical
reports.
- Experience in supply chain management would be an
asset.
Language:
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in
English is a requirement.
Knowledge:
- Experience utilising computers including word
processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.
- Knowledge of WFP regulations and rules, and WFP
policies and procedures in the area of work would be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:
- Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0017710
- Step 1: Create your online CV.
- Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the
position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order
for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be
disregarded.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.