UN World Food Programme Finance Associate Jobs in Uganda
UN World Food Programme Finance Associate Jobs in Uganda
Brief description of WFP in Uganda WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda.
In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Uganda with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets. As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
Are You Up to the Challenge?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Finance Associate to be based in Arua Selected candidates will be employed on a Service Contract.
Organizational Context
These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ), and report to the Head of Unit, Chief, or Finance Officer.
At this level job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate a team of support staff, or specific support service(s).
Job Purpose
The Finance Associate SC6 will provide the much-needed support to Arua Area Office programmes and operations and supply chain to achieve programme excellence, business continuity, operational efficiency, and effectiveness.
Key Accountabilities
Assist staff in the areas of finance and budget with procedural and technical support to guarantee compliance with WFP financial policies, rules, and regulations.
Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of budgets, expenditures, and budget forecasts to ensure that future financial needs are fulfilled.
Work with other teams to ensure that all financial and administrative services are provided efficiently and in accordance with the team's needs.
Assist in the setup and execution of adequate accounting methods, systems, and cash controls, as well as support the application of financial policies and procedures.
Manage the area office's financial transactions in compliance with the standard operating procedures.
Assist in the formulation and monitoring of budgets, as well as the delivery of accurate and comprehensive financial reports on monthly expenditures.
Ensure that all expenditures are within budgeted quarterly forecasts, and that any variances are reported and approved as needed.
Maintain the web-based invoice tracking system and ensure that all payments and advances to staff, as well as bills to suppliers and cooperating partners, are processed in a timely and WFP-compliant manner.
As part of the monthly minimum closure requirements, perform bank reconciliation and monthly financial reporting.
Monitor account balances and process financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner, to avoid the occurrence of an overdraft.
Allocate tasks to other support staff, provide guidance and on-the-job training in the management of financial resources (e.g., managing the petty cash/sub-imprest account, reviewing and analyzing vendor payables and receivables etc.), to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Standard Minimum Qualifications
• A university degree in any
of the following areas: Accounting, finance, Economics or social sciences from a recognized institution
• A postgraduate certificate in accounting packages (CFA/ACCA) would be an added advantage.
4Ps Core Organisational Capabilities
Purpose
Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.
People
Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.
Performance
Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.
Partnership
Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.
Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role
Five years of experience in managing administrative and financial resources and preparation of accountabilities for UN or any other reputable organization.
• Experience in financial management.
• Has experience working with auditors and other third-party vendors.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Finance Associate Jobs in Uganda
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