Descriptions
SUMMARY
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
8 July 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Dar es Salaam)
OVERVIEW
The World Food Programme (WFP) 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review budget plans, monitor and analyze project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices, to support financial analysis and optimization of resources.
- Provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.
- Support pipeline management ensuring efficient monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximize operational effectiveness.
- Contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools, to facilitate the overall planning, expenditure forecasting, and budget management and monitoring of resource utilization.
- Enter project budget plans and revisions in the corporate systems, to ensure data is timely and accurately captured enabling easy access to information and supporting planning and decision-making.
- Review, compile and analyze data, maintain accurate records and files and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide inputs for the CO Resource Management Committee (RMC) which reviews and prioritizes resources against the Country Portfolio Budget (CPB) implementation plans, as per agreed timelines.
- Where needed, contribute to the activation/deactivation and management of Global Commodity Management Facility (GCMF) supply lines, participate in knowledge transfer activities in support of the facility and facilitate decision-making for the allocation of resources.
REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelor`s degree in a relevant field such as finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Familiarity with WFP financial policies and procedures is an asset.
BENEFITS
- A highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A competitive compensation package.
- The chance to work with a global organization that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people.
JOB TYPE
- Full-time position.
DUTY STATION
- Dar es Salaam.
DURATION
- 12 months.
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
