Finance Associate
World Food Programme (WFP)
Jerusalem
Palestine
December 21, 2025
Full-timeDecember 21, 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, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its efforts and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace. The organization values diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. WFP is committed to creating a healthy and inclusive work environment, where employees can thrive and contribute to the mission of saving and changing lives.
Job Overview:
The Finance Associate position is crucial for the WFP's Finance unit, especially as the organization expands its operations and faces an increasing volume of financial transactions. The role is designed to manage the rising number of invoices, process payments, handle Financial Letters of Agreement (FLAs), and support budget tracking and financial reporting activities. The Finance Associate will work under the supervision of the Finance Officer and the Head of the Finance Unit, ensuring that financial operations remain efficient and compliant with organizational standards. This position is not only about managing numbers but also about contributing to the overall mission of WFP by ensuring that financial resources are utilized effectively to support humanitarian efforts. The Finance Associate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial processes and will be expected to provide procedural and technical support to staff, ensuring compliance with WFP financial policies, rules, and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Associate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: providing procedural and technical support to staff in finance-related areas; ensuring compliance with WFP financial policies; supporting the payment process for a large volume of invoices; monitoring daily cash positions to optimize surplus cash usage; processing payments to internal staff and external suppliers in a timely manner; contributing to budget preparation and monitoring; coordinating with other teams to ensure efficient financial and administrative services; monitoring account balances and processing financial transactions accurately; analyzing general ledger accounts to initiate corrective actions; compiling data from WFP databases to assist in generating financial reports; and preparing for emergency requirements to ensure readiness for immediate service in the field.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail, proficiency in accounting and budgeting, and the ability to interpret and analyze financial data. Good organizational and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Proficiency in financial management systems and Excel for data analysis is required. Experience in emergency preparedness and response is desirable, as it aligns with WFP's mission to respond effectively to crises.
Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for this position is the completion of secondary school education, along with a post-secondary certificate in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding financial principles and practices relevant to the role.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least six years of relevant experience in finance or accounting. This level of experience is crucial for managing the complexities of financial operations within WFP, especially given the organization's focus on efficiency and compliance in financial transactions.
Languages:
Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory for this position, with a proficiency level of C. This bilingual requirement is essential for effective communication within the diverse teams at WFP and for engaging with local stakeholders and partners.
Additional Notes:
The Finance Associate position is offered as a Service Contract for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal based on WFP's needs, staff performance, and the availability of funds. The role is based in East Jerusalem, and candidates must be nationals or have a valid visa/permit to live and work in Palestine. The remuneration for this position is based on the SC salary scale, and it includes health coverage under CIGNA with co-cost sharing, social insurance contributions, and annual leave entitlements. The position is full-time, and candidates are reminded to submit a complete application, including a CV and cover letter, to ensure consideration.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its efforts and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace. The organization values diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. WFP is committed to creating a healthy and inclusive work environment, where employees can thrive and contribute to the mission of saving and changing lives.
Job Overview:
The Finance Associate position is crucial for the WFP's Finance unit, especially as the organization expands its operations and faces an increasing volume of financial transactions. The role is designed to manage the rising number of invoices, process payments, handle Financial Letters of Agreement (FLAs), and support budget tracking and financial reporting activities. The Finance Associate will work under the supervision of the Finance Officer and the Head of the Finance Unit, ensuring that financial operations remain efficient and compliant with organizational standards. This position is not only about managing numbers but also about contributing to the overall mission of WFP by ensuring that financial resources are utilized effectively to support humanitarian efforts. The Finance Associate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial processes and will be expected to provide procedural and technical support to staff, ensuring compliance with WFP financial policies, rules, and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Associate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: providing procedural and technical support to staff in finance-related areas; ensuring compliance with WFP financial policies; supporting the payment process for a large volume of invoices; monitoring daily cash positions to optimize surplus cash usage; processing payments to internal staff and external suppliers in a timely manner; contributing to budget preparation and monitoring; coordinating with other teams to ensure efficient financial and administrative services; monitoring account balances and processing financial transactions accurately; analyzing general ledger accounts to initiate corrective actions; compiling data from WFP databases to assist in generating financial reports; and preparing for emergency requirements to ensure readiness for immediate service in the field.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail, proficiency in accounting and budgeting, and the ability to interpret and analyze financial data. Good organizational and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Proficiency in financial management systems and Excel for data analysis is required. Experience in emergency preparedness and response is desirable, as it aligns with WFP's mission to respond effectively to crises.
Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for this position is the completion of secondary school education, along with a post-secondary certificate in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding financial principles and practices relevant to the role.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least six years of relevant experience in finance or accounting. This level of experience is crucial for managing the complexities of financial operations within WFP, especially given the organization's focus on efficiency and compliance in financial transactions.
Languages:
Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory for this position, with a proficiency level of C. This bilingual requirement is essential for effective communication within the diverse teams at WFP and for engaging with local stakeholders and partners.
Additional Notes:
The Finance Associate position is offered as a Service Contract for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal based on WFP's needs, staff performance, and the availability of funds. The role is based in East Jerusalem, and candidates must be nationals or have a valid visa/permit to live and work in Palestine. The remuneration for this position is based on the SC salary scale, and it includes health coverage under CIGNA with co-cost sharing, social insurance contributions, and annual leave entitlements. The position is full-time, and candidates are reminded to submit a complete application, including a CV and cover letter, to ensure consideration.
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