Budget & Programming Associate G6 (12 Months Renewable Fixed Term Contract) at World Food Programme

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide a range of specialised support for efficient planning, monitoring and management of the pipeline in order to facilitate the optimal use of financial resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Review budget plans, monitor and analyse project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices, to support financial analysis and optimisation of resources.
2. 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.
3. Support pipeline management ensuring efficient monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximise operational effectiveness.
4. 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 utilisation.
5. 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.
6. Review, compile and analyse 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.
7. Maintain communication with a number of stakeholders regarding project funds management matters and related processes, to clarify any discrepancies and optimise use of funds.
8. Support Global Commodity Management Facility (GCMF) management by tracking open purchase requisitions, attending to technical queries, and following up on assignment plans.
9. Provide guidance to other support staff and contribute to their learning and development in budget planning, fund management and operational planning, to facilitate continued development and consistency in services delivered.
10. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices, to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

EDUCATION: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree in supply chain, economics or finance would be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE: 5 years' working experience is required

SKILLS:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proven experience in working with projects//budgets/resource plans/pipelines/supply chain areas.
• Advanced MS Excel skills are required to maintain the accuracy and consistency of information.

LANGUAGE: Fluency (level C) in English written and spoken language

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION

• This is a 1 Year, annually renewable fixed term contract
• Net monthly salary range: R29,070-00 to R34,239-00 
• Benefits: 30 days annual leave, pension & medical insurance