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Vacancy Announcement
WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Finance Officer (Cash Based Transfer)
Grade : NO-A
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Number of Post :1
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Yangon
VA Number : 832747
Date of Publication: 1 May 2024
Deadline of Application:15 May 2024

* This vacancy announcement is for Nationals of Myanmar.
** Female Applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encourage to apply.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, for NO-A level, pension, 30 days of annual leave balance plus a medical insurance and other benefits you may be entitled.

JOB PURPOSE

To manage the stewardship of WFP’s resources, providing specialized assistance in Cash Based Transfer interventions from Finance function in Myanmar. Below are the expected deliverables during the duration of the contract:

• Assurance activities in the area of cash-based transfers are implemented;
• Capacity assessment of cooperating partners and financial service providers conducted and capacity building activities implemented;
• Field visits and spot checks conducted in line with the office plan;
• Project proposals, budgets, concept notes for new CBT activities reviewed and guidance and recommendations provided;
• Financial management and accounting for CBT activities is in line with corporate requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the general supervision of Head of Finance:

1. Support Myanmar Country Office and field offices on the implementation of CBT interventions, and compliance with WFP standard procedures and processes.
2. Support and guide the Myanmar Country Office on financial sectorial assessments.
3. Support oversight and compliance function as appropriate and assist in clarifying and improving proper application of CBT established policies and procedures and prepare comprehensive reports on findings with improvement action plans.
4. Support corporate finance and Cash Based Transfers (CBT) strategies by contributing to the development of policies and procedures in consultation with relevant divisions in RBB and HQ, participating in key programmatic initiatives. Engage with RBB and HQ and seek clarifications and guidance on CBT financial aspects, when needed;
5. Support comprehensive CBT related risks analysis of operations, providing conclusions to management to enable them to make informed decisions and minimize financial risk exposure to the organization.
6. Conduct capacity assessment and capacity building of cooperating partners and financial service providers; participate in field visits and spot checks during CBT distribution in the field;
7. Contribute to the development of the ToRs, tender documents and evaluation for selection of the new financial service providers;
8. Prepare CBT financial reports, contribute to donor reporting;
9. Review open items related to CBT and follow up with relevant focal points in spending units;
10. Ensure corporate policies and rules related to CBT financial management are followed;
11. Oversee financial reconciliation process and accounting transactions in ERP (WINGS II);
12. Any other tasks that may be required to support the finance function in operations in Yangon, and more broadly in Myanmar.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related fields, or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience plus membership in an international recognized professional accountancy body such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPA) or equivalent.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in finance. At least 2 years of experience with financial management of cash-based transfers.

Knowledge & Skills:

• MS Office
• ERP systems (knowledge of SAP-based ERP is an asset)

Language: Fluency level-C in English Language. Knowledge of local language.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

• Leading by example with integrity,
• Driving results and delivering on commitments,
• Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
• Applying strategic thinking,
• Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage.

REQUEST FOR DISABILITY RELATED REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

WFP is committed to an accessible, inclusive recruitment process.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any preemployment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to wfpmyanmar.vacancy@wfp.org.
A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself.
Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Please visit UN World Food Programme (WFP) and click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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 over sight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.