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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ABOUT BUDGET & PROGRAMMING OFFICER AT WFP
This position is based in Rome, Italy and reports to the Director, CFOS.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Budgetary Policy and Strategic Financing Service (CFOS), establishes standards, products and services to ensure transparent and accountable financial planning, budgeting and financial risk assessment in WFP. Serving internal and external clients and stakeholders, the service provides critical support to oversight and decision-making, driving effective implementation of WFP’s mandate. Under the direction of the CFO, CFOS work across the organization to ensure effective and efficient processes across the financial planning, budget and risk mitigation of Advance Financing, Corporate Services, Global Commodity Management Facility (GCMF) and Innovative financing

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in the development of business planning and strategy as well as functional work plan incompliance with WFP policies, standards and strategy.
• Responsible for CFOS communication strategy through WFP articles, Infographics, videos and other innovative communication tools.
• Contribute to WFP guidance, policies, directives, decision memos, circulars, etc., which are originated by CFO and/or other divisions, and required the reflection of the CFOS business process and objectives. In 2026, this will include taking the lead coordination role in updating relevant corporate governance materials regarding the GCMF, including ED Circular and related directives and guidance.
• Communicate business objectives, requirements and process and coordinate among stakeholders to ensure common understanding and prioritization.
• Lead the financial risk management framework analysis and processes for GCMF. Data Analysis and Innovation.
• Lead data analysis efforts and innovatively develop various reports, to meet varying requirements and audiences and enable informed decision-making, ensuring consistency of information presented to senior management and external stakeholders.

• Contribute towards the development and improvement of systems, techniques, tools, processes, and procedures to better monitor, manage the GCMF. Work closely with technical teams to enable automation of relevant reports where possible.
• Provide expert advice on the resource analyses and develop recommendations on the prioritization and utilization of funds, providing timely recommendations on possible corrective actions where needed.
• Identify business needs and propose well-researched ideas for new or improved systems, tools and processes that deliver value for business priorities and CFOS objectives.
Training and capacity development:
• Develop the capacity of WFP staff in financial planning, and performance reporting, through coaching around the regular day-to-day transactions as well as developing, updating and delivering training using available materials, manuals and guidelines.
• Prepare normative guidance to further institutionalize demand planning and forecasting at WFP with industry standard reference.
• Other as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
- Contribute to CFOS annual target achievement
- Be responsible for the implementation of best practices, the achievement of objectives. Pilot and follow the progress of improvement plans.
- Oversee an optimized inventory level through financial planning and financial risk assessment.
- Oversee optimized and efficient use of the Strategic Financing funds

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:
University Degree and/or equivalent experience with emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, international affairs, business administration and Supply chain. Master degree with emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines: Economics, logistics and supply chain.

Experience:

At least 10 years post graduate, progressively responsible, job related experience in commerce, business administration, supply chain, development, or food aid support.

Knowledge & Skills:

Advanced analytical skills for business analysis coupled with experience with supply chain related activities;
Familiarity with WFP Supply chain model and key stakeholder division, services Advanced knowledge of WINGS

Knowledge of Excel , other MS Office software and planning tools such as IBP

Languages:

Working knowledge of English and other UN language i.e., Arabic, French, Portuguese, Spanish.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at [email protected] for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.