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A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and general offices around the world,



and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE: Budget & Programming Associate

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term - G6

DUTY STATION: Lima, Peru

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations agency dedicated to fighting hunger and malnutrition worldwide. WFP's vision is centered on a world in which every man, woman, girl, and boy has access at all times to the food they need to lead an active and healthy life, thereby contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger. WFP also promotes global partnerships to ensure the sustainability of people's well-being and development, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 17.

THE ROLE:

Job holders at this level demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to complex queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders support management of financial resources and may provide guidance to other staff. To provide a range of specialized support for efficient planning, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance to enhance optimal use of financial resources. This position is based in Lima, Peru and reports to Deputy Country Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

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Review budget plans, monitor and analyze project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices, to support financial analysis and optimization of resources.
2. Provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.
3. Support pipeline management ensuring efficient monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximize operational effectiveness.
4. Contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools, to facilitate the overall planning, expenditure forecasting, and budget management and monitoring of resource utilization.
5. Enter project budget plans and revisions in the corporate systems, to ensure data is timely and accurately captured enabling easy access to information and supporting planning and decision-making.
6. Review, compile and analyze data, maintain accurate records and files and prepare periodic and adhoc reports, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.
7. Maintain communication with a number of stakeholders regarding project funds management matters and related processes, to clarify any discrepancies and optimize use of funds.
8. Provide guidance to other support staff and contribute to their learning and development in budget planning, fund management and operational planning, to facilitate continued development and consistency in services delivered.
9. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices, to ensure WFP is able to quickly r

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📌 Budget & Programming Associate, Lima Peru The Republic
🏢 Technical University of Denmark
📍 Lima