WORLD
FOOD PROGRAMME – RWANDA
FOOD PROGRAMME – RWANDA
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENTNO. 16-0021361
ANNOUNCEMENTNO. 16-0021361
BUDGET
AND PROGRAMMING
OFFICER-NOB
AND PROGRAMMING
OFFICER-NOB
Qualified
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
About
UN World Food Programme
UN World Food Programme
The
United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency
fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of
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
Rwanda wishes to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the role of Budget and
Programming Officer, based at Kigali for an initial 12 month period.
Rwanda wishes to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the role of Budget and
Programming Officer, based at Kigali for an initial 12 month period.
Title:
Budget
and Programming Officer (Open to nationals of Rwanda only)
Budget
and Programming Officer (Open to nationals of Rwanda only)
Level:
NOB
NOB
Type
of Appointment: Fixed-term
of Appointment: Fixed-term
Duration:
12 months (renewable based on level of performance and availability of funding)
12 months (renewable based on level of performance and availability of funding)
Duty
Station:
Kigali
Station:
Kigali
Date
of
closure:
17 June 2016
of
closure:
17 June 2016
Job
Purpose:
Purpose:
Under
the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the Budget and Programming
Officer delivers budget and resource analysis and programming activities
and/orprovide support in the Country Office, partners with managers to apply
best practiceapproaches that support the efficient, effective and compliant
utilisation of funds.
the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the Budget and Programming
Officer delivers budget and resource analysis and programming activities
and/orprovide support in the Country Office, partners with managers to apply
best practiceapproaches that support the efficient, effective and compliant
utilisation of funds.
Key
Accountabilities:
Accountabilities:
Within
delegated authority, the Budget and Programming Officer will be responsible for
the following duties:
delegated authority, the Budget and Programming Officer will be responsible for
the following duties:
- Consolidate
and disseminate information related to expected and confirmed
contributions to the country office. - Participate
and assist in negotiations for contributions and partnership agreements,
in line with internal policies and external regulations. - Collate
and analyze data for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on
donors and programmes, to enable informed decision making and action
planning by senior stakeholders. - Create
and review project budget plans and monitor ongoing project performance
against budget, ensuring adherence to guidance and policies, and providing
financial analysis and advice to optimize resources. - Monitor
and provide advice on fund utilization, and advance financing, loan and
borrowing/repayment and refinancing arrangements; alerting country office
management to approaching deadlines for unassigned funds and potential
resource shortfalls/surpluses, and proposing appropriate solutions. - Perform
regular project and financial analysis of projects and determine timely
the need for budget revisions and recommend necessary action when or as
required. - Ensure
all unassigned project resources are allocated in line with the WFP rules
and regulations. - Monitor
the resource pipeline to maximize operational effectiveness, following
standards and processes, and providing advice on resource allocations
based on severity of pipeline shortfalls using relevant pipeline tools
including convening country office monthly pipeline meetings and ensuring
timely availability of high quality project pipeline reports, which are
accurate and reflect project requirements and situation on the ground. - Create
and review budget and project documentation, and ensure relevant resource
data is recorded in internal systems for reference, in line with WFP
standards and procedures. - Collate
and analyze data for the preparation of accurate and timely reports, to
enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented
to senior management and external stakeholders. - Proactively
contribute ideas to senior officers for improvement to systems,
techniques, tools, processes and procedures to better monitor and manage
budgets and funds. - Obtain
updated information from logistics on commodities called forward from
discharge ports and other origin locations. - Provide
resource pipeline related inputs to corporate documents, reports and
situation reports. - Supervise
staff, provide training and technical guidance in their work. - Perform
other related duties as required.
Qualifications
and Experience
and Experience
Education:Advanced University
degree in Business Administration, Finance, and Economics or other relevant
field, or First University degree with additional years of related work
experience and/or training/courses.
degree in Business Administration, Finance, and Economics or other relevant
field, or First University degree with additional years of related work
experience and/or training/courses.
Experience:
Typically
three years or more of post graduate progressively responsible professional
experience in the area of Pipeline and Resource Management. A minimum of five
years of relevant experience with First University Degree.
Typically
three years or more of post graduate progressively responsible professional
experience in the area of Pipeline and Resource Management. A minimum of five
years of relevant experience with First University Degree.
Language
Requirements: Fluency
in both written and oral communication in French or English, with a working
knowledge of the other. Fluency in Kinyarwanda.
Requirements: Fluency
in both written and oral communication in French or English, with a working
knowledge of the other. Fluency in Kinyarwanda.
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge & Skills:
- Knowledge
of humanitarian assistance and development practices. - Good
understanding of project lifecycle, humanitarian principles and tools,
programmes and transfer modalities. - Has
contributed to the development of operational or office related budgets. - Has
contributed to the production of planning/budgetary reports or other
analytical reports to support decision making. - Has
demonstrated a broad understanding of WFP’s financial architecture and how
it support implementation of operations. - Ability
to lead, coach and motivate staff for efficient and effective delivery of
results. - Proven
field work experience with the UN Agencies, NGOs or Government agencies.
General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures
governing administration will be an asset. - Sound
knowledge on computer software including, word processing, spreadsheet and
other standard WFP software packages and systems.
Please
note that only short-listed candidates meeting the required qualifications will
be contacted
note that only short-listed candidates meeting the required qualifications will
be contacted
Application
procedure:
procedure:
Step
1:
Register and create your online CV.
1:
Register and create your online CV.
Step
2:Search
for the relevant title among others and click on “Description” to read the
requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
2:Search
for the relevant title among others and click on “Description” to read the
requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE:
You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered
for this vacancy.
You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered
for this vacancy.
Deadline
for applications: 17th June 2016
for applications: 17th June 2016
Fighting
Hunger Worldwide www.wfp.org
Hunger Worldwide www.wfp.org