Consultant Budget & Programming CST II, Abuja

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The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Background and Purpose of the Assignment

The consultant will support the Budget and Programming Unit, strengthen budget, funds and pipeline management, build the capacity of national staff, and reinforce collaboration with Programme, Finance, Supply Chain and Partnership teams. The consultant will report to the Head of Budget and Programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of budget and programming plans, policies and procedures.
• Create and review project budgets and monitor performance against approved budgets.
• Support preparation of funding proposals and advocate for resource prioritization.
• Monitor fund utilization and financing arrangements and recommend solutions to resource gaps.
• Develop strategies that align pipeline requirements with sourcing options.
• Lead discussions on resource availability and mitigation of potential shortfalls.
• Monitor and manage the resource pipeline to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Manage programming of received funds in line with operational priorities and donor conditions.
• Contribute to food demand planning and provide resource programming advice.
• Ensure accurate budget and project documentation and data management.
• Prepare reports and analyses to support management decision making.
• Lead data analysis and development of management reports.
• Provide expert recommendations on resource management and corrective actions.
• Build staff capacity through training, coaching and guidance materials.
• Supervise junior staff and support performance development.
• Contribute to preparedness actions and financial risk monitoring.
• Ensure gender perspectives are integrated into all areas of work.
• Perform any other duties as required.
  

Deliverables

Support delivery of the four pillars of the Nigeria Budget and Programming Unit workplan: Budget Preparation, Funds Management, Pipeline Management and Positive Work Environment.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field, or a first degree with additional relevant experience and training.

Experience: in budgeting, resource programming, pipeline management, funds analysis, and management reporting.

Knowledge & Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.

Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.