Organizational Background :

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.

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, nutrition and food assistance for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Area Office and technical supervision of the Finance Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, assist in set-up and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls ;
• Contribute to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, expenditure and budget forecasts to ensure relevant future funding requirements are met ;
• Monitor account balances and process financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner;
• Allocate tasks to support staff, provide guidance and on-the-job training in management of financial resources to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards ;
• Create payment list for SCOPE intervention and prepare monthly reconciliations of SCOPE cards;
• Prepare monthly Financial Reports (income and expenditure) ;
• Maintain optimum amount of cash for the office ;
• Prepare timely cash replenishment requests ;
• Prepare and submit Monthly Minimum Closure (MMC) report on time ;
• Perform administrative duties related to monitoring and recording fixed assets ;
• Supervise vehicle movement system and follow up with drivers for maintenance of office vehicles;
• Follow up on stationery requirements ;
• Follow up on generator maintenance ;
• Prepare training budget and organize venues and logistics ;
• Prepare request for quotations for procuring internally ;
• Maintain an up-to-date filing system ;
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education: Experience:

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Accounting, Finance or related field would be an asset. At least five years of progressive responsible work experience in Finance, Accounting, Audit including at least 2 years in the field of Administration.

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.

Knowledge:

Has demonstrated experience collecting and monitoring financial data on projects and programmes, assessing financial health and status, and reporting findings to management. Proven knowledge and experience in using computer software packages is desirable. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures and in work.

Application Instructions :

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization’s page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.