KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):


Provide transportation to senior WFP staff, high ranking UN officials and visitors including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and the delivery and collection of various items following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient... services.
Plan and assign the routes and schedules for other Drivers, to support efficient transport-related services for clients.
Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities, to facilitate smooth and safe entry and arrival to the authorized destinations.
Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
Efficiently plan and coordinate WFP vehicle maintenance to ensure vehicles are fully equipped with required travel authorizations and supplies, assigned equipment on board is in a good condition to support safe and efficient services.
Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems, to seek for instructions and facilitate informative decisions on the way forward.
Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills, to ensure administrative support to clients.


QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED


Education:  Completion of Secondary School Education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
Experience:  At least three or more years of relevant work experience as a Driver preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorized vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable. more

Всесвітня продовольча програма (ВПП ООН) - це гуманітарна організація ООН, яка надає продовольчу допомогу у вигляді грошової допомоги, сертифікатів або продуктів харчування громадам, що постраждали від війни. У своїй діяльності ВПП керується гуманітарними принципами нейтралітету, неупередженості, гуманності та незалежності. Спираючись на відданість та професіоналізм наших 24 000 співробітників по... всьому світу, Всесвітня продовольча програма (ВПП) працює в понад 123 країнах і територіях, щоб доставляти життєво необхідну їжу людям, які залишилися переміщеними внаслідок конфлікту та знедоленими внаслідок катастроф. Крім того, ВПП допомагає окремим особам і громадам знайти кардинальні рішення для багатьох проблем, з якими вони стикаються, будуючи краще майбутнє.
- Vacancy Announcement n°: JR110770
- Job Title: Finance Officer Roster (SC-9/SC-8 grades)
- Type of Contract: Service Contract
- Unit / Division: Finance Unit / WFP Ukraine 
- Duty Station: Kyiv
- Duration: 12 months (renewable)
- Closing date: 6 April 2025

Call for application: This is a call-for-application. If you are interested in joining our talent pool, submit your application. In case of any future opportunities that match your profile, you may be invited to apply and undergo a selection process. 
Upon the completion of a competitive selection process, successful candidates will be placed on the roster and rostered applicants may be contacted in the future on an as-needed basis, for immediate opportunities.
About WFP 
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 climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do, and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.  
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
What will you do in this position? 
You will oversee financial planning, risk management, and reporting processes while mentoring and guiding junior staff, ensuring adherence to financial best practices and corporate governance requirements. The role also involves engaging with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, UN agencies, banks, and financial institutions, to drive financial accountability and operational efficiency.
Why work with us? 
The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world who depend on its food supplies. The war has caused immense suffering for civilians, displaced families, and disrupted supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refugees across Europe, and almost 3.3 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south of Ukraine do not have reliable access to nutritious food.
WFP uses a combination of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war. This includes working with local partners to distribute food boxes in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers in locations where people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 3.01 billion meals to people displaced and affected by the war.
- 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 trainings, 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 various countries, 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.

At WFP Ukraine, we offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements for Service Contract holders. Some of them are:
- Competitive salaries per job level
- Pension contribution added to net salary
- Medical insurance with the possibility to enroll eligible dependents
- Applicable danger pay (revised on a quarterly basis)
- Annual leave - 30 days per year
- 18 weeks of parental leave for birth mothers and 4 weeks of parental leave for non-birth parents
- 1 day per week remote working option within the duty station (subject to conditions)
- Accessible premises & reasonable accommodation 
- Learning & development opportunities

How can you make a difference?
In this position, you will have to:  
- Stay updated on corporate finance and resource management strategies, circulars, policies and actively apply this knowledge in the Country Office finance processes.
- Contribute to the creation of country-specific financial and resource management plans, ensuring alignment with the WFP Finance strategy, policies, and procedures to effectively support the operations in the country office. 
- Prepare and submit key financial data and project outcome reports, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
- Track and analyze budgets, conduct financial forecasting for new and ongoing projects, and ensure alignment with corporate financial procedures.
- Supervise bank reconciliations, process disbursements, open items, manage cash flow, and complete monthly financial closures in accordance with corporate guidelines.
- Administer staff benefits, facilitate the recruitment of local personnel in finance, and coordinate training efforts as needed.
- Collect and analyze financial data to support policy and system improvements, mitigate financial risks, and enhance operational efficiency in the Country office finance processes.
- Compile and provide accurate financial, staffing, and resource utilization data to management for informed decision-making.

- Support financial control mechanisms by assisting with periodic risk assessments and internal control evaluations to identify and address audit, compliance, and financial risks.
- Supervise and guide junior staff, review their work, and help with complex financial analyses and queries.
- Attend and actively participate in internal and external meetings, including engagements with UN agencies, banks, financial institutions, and other key partners.
- Perform other assigned duties to support overall financial and resource management objectives.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have:
Education: Advanced university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in the same disciplines, combined with additional years of relevant work experience and membership in a globally recognized professional accountancy body such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA), or an equivalent certification.
Experience: This position is advertised on two grades, SC-9 and SC-8, each with distinct requirements. Based on your years of relevant experience, you might be recommended either for the SC-9 or SC-8 role.
- For the SC-9 grade - at least three (3) years of postgraduate professional experience in Finance or a related business stream with experience in budget work.
- For the SC-8 grade - at least one (1) year of postgraduate professional experience in Finance or a related business stream with experience in budget work.

Knowledge & Skills: 
- Proven ability to manage finance operations with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and strategic objectives.
- Practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, along with identifying and mitigating financial risks in operational settings.
- Strong ability to analyze financial data, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Hands-on experience in applying corporate financial governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks to maintain financial integrity.
- Direct experience in preparing, reviewing, and presenting financial reports to senior management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Demonstrated experience supervising 2 or more staff members, providing mentorship, training, and performance oversight to ensure adherence to financial best practices.
- Proven experience managing financial transactions, including payments, disbursements, bank reconciliations, and revenue tracking.
- Strong communications skills with track record of working closely with senior management, external agencies, banks, and financial institutions. 
- Experience in streamlining financial processes, improving cash flow management, and enhancing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Prior experience working for a UN agency, or an international organization is an advantage.

Language: Fluency (level C) in both English and Ukrainian languages. 
Before you apply...
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. 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. 
We aim to achieve parity and inclusion in our teams in Ukraine. 
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at Отправить резюме.
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.
How do you apply...
To be considered, you are invited to apply via WFP’s recruitment portal. CVs and cover letters must be submitted in English.
Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process. 
We also encourage you to create your candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.   


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ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the overall supervision of the Development Consultant, the incumbent will:


Support the development of an approach for RB’s main diversification areas, outlining major opportunities and pathways within the region towards diversification. Scope, funding opportunities and channels of funding, and connect and coordinate with the innovation and private... sector partnership teams to expand opportunities to private sector and innovative finance Contribute to HQ-led cross-fertilization between RBs by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and areas for improvement.
Actively support HQ-led Knowledge Management and Learning (KM&L) activities by using existing knowledge tools, supporting the development and dissemination of new knowledge products, participating in global KM&L initiatives, and ensuring alignment with HQ strategies.
Contribute to the drafting of quality proposals and concept notes, including by coordinating and soliciting inputs from other functional entities, RBs and COs on WFP’s programmatic offering. Support the management of projects in the RB, with a specific focus on supporting COs with the management of new partnerships (agreements, reporting etc.).
Contribute to the preparation of strategic agreements, joint strategies and MOUs. Contribute to quarterly progress reports on the implementation of the CCI.
Other needs as required.


DELIVERABLES:

5 (five) concept notes and proposals formulated for COs, with support provided for related negotiations with partners to advance the funding diversification effort. A paper outlining major diversification opportunities within the region and pathways to move towards diversification, including a mapping of existing and potential/new partnership opportunities in the region. Contribution to a HQ-led toolkit for funding diversification, including templates and guidance the following KM&L activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: University Degree in Business administration, Social Sciences, Humanities, Food Security or a related area with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:


At least three years’ experience in an area related to humanitarian and development resourcing and project management, preferably in the East Africa region. Knowledge and understanding of the United Nations is helpful.
Technical skills & knowledge of project management;
Experience in proposal development and programme design;
Monitoring and reporting knowledge;
Experience with private sector / Innovations partnerships;
Humanitarian & Development experience in Eastern Africa; more

Design and Lead WFP innovation hub programmes and activities


Lead the implementation of innovation programmes (for example IGNITE innovation challenges, Seed innovation programme), supporting local ventures and bringing local innovations to WFP’s programming and operations.   
Manage the coordination of scale up innovation strategy development and project coordination for projects scaling... up in WFP’s programmes and operations.
Support with learning, impact collection, and documentation of case studies for relevant innovation projects, enabling regional lessons learnt and impact reporting and continuous improvement of innovation projects and programmes. 


Manage partnerships development and communication to amplify innovation


Lead the work with Country Offices and the Innovation Hub to map stakeholder ecosystems and identify and build partnerships with local and global partners for innovation.    
Lead on developing a fundraising strategy and plan for the Innovation Hub together with COs.
Manage and refresh the Regional and CO communication strategy for innovation work. Prepare and update accordingly innovation fact sheets and communications to ensure information sharing with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders.
Generate, edit, and publish content on regional social media to create visibility for regional and CO innovation work. Oversee regional social media accounts design, traffic metrics, respond to followers, and stay up to date with relevant trends that can be deployed under WFP Communications guidance.
Be a contact point with regional communications team for approvals, advisory, and support required from innovation team.


Manage the alumni network comprised of ventures from previous programs. 


Collaborate with implementing partners to engage alumni through events, communication, and surveys, ensuring updated venture records and timely sharing of relevant opportunities.
Identify and promote internal opportunities for ventures to contribute to Country Offices (COs) and Regional Bureaus (RBs) programs, catalyzing discussions to assess feasibility.
Coordinate with the innovation hub to establish platforms, events, and activities that enable the alumni community to regularly connect, share knowledge, network, and stay informed about the hub's opportunities.
Occasionally engage the alumni to gather information for the WFP data room enabling them leverage the impact fund.


Support other Innovation activities.


Support other innovation programs and activities such as innovation challenges, learning & knowledge management, innovative financing, comms etc. as per the requirement and guidance of your supervisor.


EXPECTED DELIVERABLES:


Support to successful launch of innovation programs/trainings/capacity building initiatives.
Documented partnerships and fundraising strategy for innovation.
Successful partnerships identified and built across the region for innovation activities.


QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:


First university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Development, Environmental Science, Development Economics, or any other relevant field.


Experience:


At least 3 years of related professional experience. more

Foundations Partnerships Support & Coordination


Ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the Novo Nordisk Project activities – under the Private Partnerships Unit and ensure timely submission of NNF phase one deliverables and reporting.
Support Country Offices to effectively communicate project progress, results and strategic communications to the donor and other stakeholders... through reports and other materials to improve transparency and accountability.
Support the Foundations Manager in strengthening WFP’s partnerships portfolio with the NNF. Also support the Foundations Manager in the development of the proposal for the second phase of NNF collaboration, thematically informed by the joint programme-partnership working group.
In close collaboration with the programme-partnership working group, support the development of a joint communications and advocacy plan for the duration of the partnership.
In close collaboration with the programme-partnership working group, provide technical oversight, guidance and inputs to Country Office project focal points into programmatic strategy, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation and ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedure.
Work closely with RBN Budget and Programming Unit and Finance to provide guidance for financial reporting in line with NNF’s required templates.


Private Sector Partnerships


Work closely with CAM unit to do scripting for video and article stories around HGSF in Rwanda and Uganda to be widely circulated on social media, external, internal, and donor platforms.
Lead the identification, development, and management of high-value regional and multi-country partnerships, including Public-Private Partnerships, with major donors, foundations, and businesses.
Lead development of quarterly Private Sector updates support to broader partnership and resourcing efforts.
Support new strategic and operational partnerships with private sector entities for further partnering (prospecting, pitching, etc.).
Act as partnership’s focal point and collaborate closely with programme teams in the RB on strategic partnership engagement and development.
Work together with the broader Partnerships, Innovation and Comms team on innovative approaches to private sector engagement for fundraising opportunities and advocacy.
Contribute to broader local, regional and global partnership objectives by supporting related tasks like strategic positioning of WFP and ensuring an integrated approach across the partnership team.
Support as needed other private sector initiatives and engagement with existing and new partners.


QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:


Education: University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Food Technology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, and/or another relevant field.


Experience:


At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the humanitarian and development field, partnerships, private sector, project management and relationship management with partners;
Technical skills & knowledge of project management;
Experience in proposal development and programme design;
Monitoring and reporting knowledge;
Experience with private sector / Innovations partnerships;
Humanitarian & Development experience in Eastern Africa; more

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The core function of the Operational Information Management (OIM) and Performance Reporting team is to ensure operational information received from Country Offices (COs) and other stakeholders is clear, concise, and fit for purpose, and ensure there is adequate reporting on CSP progress and results.  The team collaborates with COs, cross-functional... teams and other stakeholders to provide a common operating picture of WFP programme operations in the Eastern Africa region, facilitating informed and timely decision-making. This is achieved through analysis of context, political and humanitarian situations, as well as collating and processing WFP operational information from COs.

The team produces timely, accurate reports and briefs, and provides guidance and technical support to COs to ensure comprehensive reporting on Country Strategic Plan (CSP) results, advocating for WFP’s contributions to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). This includes support in coordinating the annual reporting process, establishing clear frameworks for submission, review, clearance and dissemination of annual reports.

The Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting Officer will collaborate with the regional technical teams and Headquarters to deliver cross-functional training and holistic support to the COs in both operational and performance reporting. The Officer will also review and support the clearance of Annual Country Reports (ACRs) and Operational Reports in the region ensuring corporate requirements are met and high-quality products from the region are delivered before publication.

Under the overall leadership of the Head of Strategic Coordination Unit and direct supervision of the Regional OIM and Performance Reporting Officer, the Officer will perform the following duties.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the organisation, packaging, utilisation and dissemination of relevant information to internal and external audiences for decision making and informing on WFP operational progress. Support the collation, analysis and communication of the ‘Essential Elements of Information’, on the operational environment to facilitate access to timely and accurate information for operational reporting. Collaborate with counterparts internally to ensure consistency in humanitarian information and to complement WFP analysis and information to effectively advocate and communicate WFP’s work and impact to donors and partners. Review, edit, and publish OIM products shared by COs, in line with established review and approval workflows, ensuring alignment with corporate requirements, and standard OIM procedures. Support in coordinating the regional annual country reporting process including collaborating with the COs, monitoring & evaluation, supply chain, partnerships, communication and budget and programming functions to ensure coherence and quality of performance information. Guide COs and contribute to improvements in the ACR process to ensure the production of high-quality ACRs that demonstrate WFP’s organizational performance. Provide support to COs on the ACR guidance including support in writing annual country reports when needed as part of CO surge capacity support. Lead the ACR after-action review exercise to document lessons learned and provide recommendations to improve the annual reporting processes. Participate in the ACR working group at the regional office including support in chairing the working group and preparing briefing notes for management when required. Contribute to the development of regional summaries/briefs of annual achievements for advocacy. This includes developing innovative solutions/strategies to support COs and the region to disseminate annual reports to host governments, partners, and donors. Support the enhancement of the capacity of WFP staff through planning and delivery of trainings on information management and performance reporting. Support COs or RBs in emergencies by preparing, organizing and providing secretarial support to Operational Task Forces (OTF), as required. Support the initiatives for developing improved, streamlined, and harmonized OIM and performance-related normative guidance, as required. Any other duties as assigned and as required to ensure quality reporting in the Regional Bureau of Nairobi.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:


Advanced University degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management or Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.


Experience:


Over 5 years of experience in development/humanitarian operations.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in reporting on humanitarian/developmental operations at programme, country-level or regional level.


Knowledge & Skills:


General knowledge of information management best practices, techniques and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including analytical skills with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative information and draw out key messages.
Knowledge of UN system policies and functions; proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to deliver results through planning and organizing own activities effectively.
Ability to successfully manage multiple analysis and reporting requests in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.


Languages:


Fluency in written and spoken English more

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Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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