Budget and Programming Associate, G6, Dhaka

Job Description

Title: Budget and Programming Associate, G6, Dhaka

Company Name: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• Bachelor/Honors

Completion of University Degree (bachelor`s or equivalent) is required. Education in Finance, Economics, Business, Information Technology or any other relevant field is preferable.

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in Budget and Programming or in any other relevant field.

• Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

Grade: G6

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 12 Months

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

• 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.

• Maintain communication with a number of stakeholders regarding project funds management matters and related processes, to clarify any discrepancies and optimize use of funds.

• 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.

• 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.

• Perform any other tasks as assigned.