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Background: Finance Associate (CBT) – FT G6 (Khartoum & El Fasher) Would you like to join WFP Sudan’s Finance team and enable the delivery of professional, client-focused finance services and promote a culture of performance and accountability? Are you ready to partner with managers to deliver effective finance management accountability and control solutions that will change and save the lives of the most vulnerable people in Sudan? If yes, this opportunity is for you. At WFP, we are looking for a talented Finance Associate to support our Finance Unit in Khartoum and El Fasher, Sudan, to be hired on a Fixed Term Appointment contract at the G6 level. About us We are the largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Our mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every single day, we work worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. For more information visit: http://www1.wfp.org/ Organizational Context: WFP’s greatest strength is its 14,000 dedicated people working tirelessly around the world to reduce hunger, often under difficult conditions where security threats and risks to personal safety are considerable. The global context in which WFP operates is rapidly changing which means the need for effective people management is becoming more important than ever before. In this context, WFP launched its People Strategy in November 2014. It articulates key strategic focus to build an engaged workforce, with the right skills, in the right roles enabling WFP to continue fulfilling its humanitarian response role while simultaneously building its capabilities to address the long-term goals of Zero Hunger. How to apply? To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings. If you are an internal applicant, apply through your E-Recruitment profile. In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical test, and a panel interview. Talented women are encouraged to apply We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women. WFP strives to build a work environment that is safe and respectful, and free of sexual harassment and abuse of authority. We believe in open communication, and every individual at WFP is treated with respect regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious and political beliefs, etc. In this pursuit, WFP assists women to balance work exigencies with personal and family responsibilities by providing an attractive compensation package, including fully paid maternity leave for 16 weeks, breastfeeding time off, and the possibility to avail of flexible working arrangements. Also, we endeavour to provide our staff, women, and men, with training and professional career development opportunities |
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Duties and responsibilities: Key responsibilities: · Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Finance Unit/Head of Area Office and direct supervision of the finance officer. The Finance Associate will perform the following duties and responsibilities: 1- Provide the procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations. 2- Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, and assist in setup and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls. 3- Monitor the daily cash position in order to optimize the use of surplus cash and maximize returns on investment through the liquidity portfolio. 4- Monitor the centralised registry system in order to process all payments to internal staff and invoices to external suppliers in a timely manner and in accordance with WFP standards. 5- Contribute to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, monitor expenditure and budget forecasts, to ensure that relevant future funding requirements are met. 6- Co-ordinate with other teams in order to ensure that all financial and administrative services are being performed efficiently and in line with the needs of the wider team. 7- Monitor account balances and process financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner, to avoid the occurrence of an overdraft. 8- Monitor and analyse general ledger accounts in order to initiate and achieve corrective actions. 9- Compile data from the WFP database and systems in order to assist in generating and analysing financial reports on a monthly basis. 10- Allocate tasks to other support staff, provide guidance and on-the-job training in management of financial resources (e.g. managing the petty cash/sub-imprest account, review and analyse vendor and balance sheet accounts, etc.), to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards. 11- Remain on stand-by and follow standard emergency preparedness practices in order to meet immediate emergency requirements for further service on the job and in the field. 12- Perform any other related duties. |
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: Standard minimum qualifications: •This vacancy is open to qualified Sudanese Nationals Only. •Completion of secondary school education. Post-secondary education in finance field is an asset. •At least five years of progressively responsible work experience in finance field is desirable. •Fluency in English and Arabic. Desired qualifications: •Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality. •Tact, courtesy and good communication skills to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals with different national and cultural backgrounds in a team environment. •Proactive working style and ability to learn quickly. •Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify or escalate problems requiring attention. •Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word and SAP . •Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision. •Holding an English language proficiency certification is an asset. 4Ps CORE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES: Purpose •Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives. • Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor. • Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates. • Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission. People •Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities. • Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds. • Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work. • Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor. Performance •Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues. • Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency. • Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments. •Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field. Partnership •Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor. • Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals. • Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives. • Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs. Deadline: •Starting Date: 22.01.2019 •Closing Date: 05.02.2019 * Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply. * WFP has zero tolerance with discrimination and does not discriminate to HIV/AIDS status. * WFP does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. |
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