National Officer

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 to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, employing thousands of individuals who are dedicated to humanitarian efforts. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP's mission is centered around the values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, ensuring that the workforce reflects the communities it serves. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, notably being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant role in addressing global hunger and food insecurity. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, fostering a culture of growth and inclusivity.

Job Overview:
The National Officer position at WFP is designed to support the stewardship of the organization’s resources, focusing on monitoring budgets, forecasting, analyzing, reporting, and providing core administrative support. The role is crucial in enabling effective management of funds and ensuring that assistance to beneficiaries is delivered efficiently and effectively. The officer will be involved in corporate finance and resource management strategies, contributing to the development of country-specific plans aligned with WFP's regional and global strategies. This position requires a proactive approach to analyzing financial data, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements, and delivering timely and accurate reporting to facilitate informed decision-making. The officer will also engage in various administrative functions, including cash management and human resource tasks, thereby playing a vital role in the overall operational effectiveness of WFP in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the National Officer include supporting corporate finance and resource management strategies, contributing to the development of country-specific plans, analyzing and reporting on financial data, monitoring and analyzing budgets for projects, performing bank reconciliations and cash management, delivering core administrative services, undertaking basic human resource functions, collating and analyzing data for reporting, tracking and analyzing data for policy improvements, delivering financial controls and insights, guiding and supervising junior staff, representing the unit at meetings with other UN agencies and partners, and following emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP can respond effectively to crises. The role encompasses a wide range of financial and administrative tasks that are essential for the successful operation of WFP’s programs.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields. Alternatively, a first university degree in the same subjects with additional years of relevant work experience is acceptable. The position requires fluency in English and the local language of the duty station, if applicable. Candidates should have a strong understanding of financial management principles and practices, as well as experience in analyzing financial statements and implementing accounting processes.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields. A first university degree in the same subjects, combined with relevant work experience, is also acceptable. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of financial management and resource allocation within a humanitarian context.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have experience in reviewing and analyzing financial statements, as well as implementing accounting and internal control processes. This experience is essential for ensuring compliance with WFP’s financial governance and for contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization’s resource management strategies. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record in analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis and reporting, as well as familiarity with budgeting processes.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in the local language of the duty station is also required. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, enhancing communication and collaboration within diverse teams and with local stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a National Officer role within the UN Common System. The location for this position is Kabul, Afghanistan. WFP emphasizes the importance of an inclusive work environment and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees for applications or recruitment processes, and all applications must be submitted through the official online recruiting system. The role offers an attractive compensation package, and candidates are encouraged to ensure their profiles are complete and accurate when applying.