Finance Assistant
World Food Programme (WFP)
Thimphu
Bhutan
December 18, 2025
Full-timeDecember 18, 2025
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflicts, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP has been operational in Bhutan since 1974, and its mission is to support the government in delivering equitable and inclusive economic growth while enhancing human capital development. WFP operates in numerous countries worldwide, employing a diverse workforce committed to its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. The organization is recognized for its efforts and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 202
Job Overview:
The Finance Assistant position at WFP is designed to provide effective financial support to the Country Office in Thimphu, Bhutan. The role requires the individual to demonstrate responsibility and initiative, responding independently to various financial queries with general guidance. The Finance Assistant will be expected to manage resources effectively and provide coaching and coordination to support staff. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with WFP financial policies, rules, and regulations, and involves monitoring and reporting on financial activities to facilitate informed decision-making. The Finance Assistant will also contribute to the improvement of business procedures and processes, ensuring that WFP's financial operations are efficient and effective in supporting the organization's humanitarian mission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for a variety of functions, including but not limited to: providing procedural and technical support to staff in finance and budget areas; monitoring monthly expenditure forecasts and preparing expenditure reports; performing bank reconciliations, disbursements, and cash management; verifying vendor claims and ensuring timely payments; maintaining accurate financial records and databases; monitoring and recording expenses in line with the approved budget; providing financial support to other WFP projects in collaboration with the Royal Government of Bhutan; and contributing to administrative and logistical support for various activities, workshops, and meetings. The Finance Assistant will also be tasked with identifying discrepancies in financial information and following up on corrective actions, as well as performing other duties as required by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Finance Assistant position must possess a minimum of 5 years of progressively relevant work experience in finance, accounting, or related administrative roles. Proven experience in budgeting, planning, and financial reporting within the frameworks of the Royal Government of Bhutan is essential. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and experience in collaborating with a diverse range of humanitarian actors, including governments, NGOs, and UN agencies. Additionally, candidates should have experience in conducting training and facilitating meetings, as well as participating in procurement and budgeting processes. Knowledge of statistical analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and ERP systems, such as SAP and Workday, are highly desirable.
Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for the Finance Assistant position is the completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is desirable and will enhance a candidate's qualifications for the role.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, or administrative roles. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing financial operations, analyzing financial performance, and providing actionable recommendations for service delivery improvements. Experience in working with government entities and other stakeholders in the humanitarian sector is also essential.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Dzongkha is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
The Finance Assistant position is a Service Contract with a duration of 1 year, which is renewable based on performance and organizational needs. The role is classified at the L5 (SC5) job grade, and the successful candidate will report to the Finance/Budget and Programming Officer. WFP emphasizes equal employment opportunities and encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. The organization offers an attractive compensation package and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflicts, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP has been operational in Bhutan since 1974, and its mission is to support the government in delivering equitable and inclusive economic growth while enhancing human capital development. WFP operates in numerous countries worldwide, employing a diverse workforce committed to its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. The organization is recognized for its efforts and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 202
- WFP is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, investing in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, and offering opportunities for internal mobility across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Finance Assistant position at WFP is designed to provide effective financial support to the Country Office in Thimphu, Bhutan. The role requires the individual to demonstrate responsibility and initiative, responding independently to various financial queries with general guidance. The Finance Assistant will be expected to manage resources effectively and provide coaching and coordination to support staff. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with WFP financial policies, rules, and regulations, and involves monitoring and reporting on financial activities to facilitate informed decision-making. The Finance Assistant will also contribute to the improvement of business procedures and processes, ensuring that WFP's financial operations are efficient and effective in supporting the organization's humanitarian mission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for a variety of functions, including but not limited to: providing procedural and technical support to staff in finance and budget areas; monitoring monthly expenditure forecasts and preparing expenditure reports; performing bank reconciliations, disbursements, and cash management; verifying vendor claims and ensuring timely payments; maintaining accurate financial records and databases; monitoring and recording expenses in line with the approved budget; providing financial support to other WFP projects in collaboration with the Royal Government of Bhutan; and contributing to administrative and logistical support for various activities, workshops, and meetings. The Finance Assistant will also be tasked with identifying discrepancies in financial information and following up on corrective actions, as well as performing other duties as required by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Finance Assistant position must possess a minimum of 5 years of progressively relevant work experience in finance, accounting, or related administrative roles. Proven experience in budgeting, planning, and financial reporting within the frameworks of the Royal Government of Bhutan is essential. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and experience in collaborating with a diverse range of humanitarian actors, including governments, NGOs, and UN agencies. Additionally, candidates should have experience in conducting training and facilitating meetings, as well as participating in procurement and budgeting processes. Knowledge of statistical analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and ERP systems, such as SAP and Workday, are highly desirable.
Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for the Finance Assistant position is the completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is desirable and will enhance a candidate's qualifications for the role.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, or administrative roles. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing financial operations, analyzing financial performance, and providing actionable recommendations for service delivery improvements. Experience in working with government entities and other stakeholders in the humanitarian sector is also essential.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Dzongkha is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
The Finance Assistant position is a Service Contract with a duration of 1 year, which is renewable based on performance and organizational needs. The role is classified at the L5 (SC5) job grade, and the successful candidate will report to the Finance/Budget and Programming Officer. WFP emphasizes equal employment opportunities and encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. The organization offers an attractive compensation package and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
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