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.
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.
This job is based in Country Office, and report to the Senior Finance Associate and overall supervision of Head of Finance Unit.
At this level job holders are expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of finance/budget related processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other support staff.
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or other related fields
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Lao.
To support effective delivery of finance, budget and administration support services in order to facilitate transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources.
Purpose
People
Performance
Partnership
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). |
This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job
Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
Contract type & Level: Service Contract (Level: SC-5)
Contract duration: One year with renewal
Duty station: Vientiane Capital, Laos
Opening date: 10 May 2024
Closing date: 23 May 2024
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.
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