The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. The Budget and Programming Associate (G6) provides a range of specialized support for the efficient planning, monitoring, and analysis of project financial performance to enhance the optimal use of financial resources.
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.
Provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures to support maximum fund utilization.
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 planning, expenditure forecasting, and budget management.
Enter project budget plans and revisions in corporate systems to ensure data is timely and accurately captured.
Review, compile, and analyze data to maintain accurate records and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain communication with stakeholders regarding project funds management matters to clarify discrepancies and optimize fund use.
Provide guidance to other support staff and contribute to their learning and development in budget planning and fund management.
Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP can respond quickly to crises.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in a related functional area is required. (Candidates with BA/BSc/HND are also encouraged to apply).
Experience:
Experience supporting the preparation and management of budgets.
Experience assisting with the monitoring of budgets, resource plans, pipelines, or supply chains.
Experience assisting with budget/allotment related issues within the WFP budget system.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).
Skills
Budget planning and monitoring
Financial analysis and reporting
Fund and grant management
Pipeline management and resource optimization
Corporate system data entry
Stakeholder communication
Emergency preparedness planning
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official WFP career portal. Access the application link here: Apply to WFP. Ensure all documentation and qualifications are submitted before the deadline of May 27, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the World Food Programme's recruitment portal on Workday. You can reach the application page by clicking this link: Apply Here. Please ensure your application is submitted by May 27, 2026.
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