Job Details:
- Job Location: Thimphu Thim Throm, Thimphu
- Designation: Finance Officer (NOA)
- Type of Contract: Fixed Term
- Unit: Operations
- Duty Station: Thimphu, Bhutan
- Duration: 12 months (extendable)
- Vacancy Number: 832814
- Date of Publication: Wednesday 8 May 2024
- Deadline of Application: Thursday 23 May 2024
- This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from Bhutan ONLY
- Start Annual Net Income: (BTN) 1,179,508
Job Purpose:
The World Food Programme (WFP) in Bhutan seeks a Finance Officer to support the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, reporting on key data, and providing administrative and human resource functions. The role also supports budget and resource analysis and programming activities, ensuring efficient, effective, and compliant utilization of funds.
Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):
Finance:
- Maintain awareness of corporate finance strategies and initiatives, participating where appropriate.
- Contribute to country-specific plans aligned with WFP strategy and policies.
- Report on financial status and project outcomes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Perform bank reconciliations, cash management, and financial closures.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
- Contribute to financial controls and risk assessments.
Budget and Programming:
- Monitor budgets and forecasting for projects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop detailed budget plans.
- Monitor resource pipeline and provide recommendations.
- Contribute to internal process improvement and capacity building.
Other Responsibilities:
- Deliver core administrative and human resource services.
- Represent unit/CO at meetings with partners and stakeholders.
- Supervise and guide junior staff members.
Standard Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields. OR
- First University degree with additional years of related work experience plus membership in an international recognized professional accountancy body.
Experience:
- At least 1 year of professional experience post-master’s degree.
Language:
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Dzongkha.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply via WFP's career portal. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process.
Request for Disability-related Reasonable Accommodations:
WFP is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org.
About WFP:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP works daily to ensure no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable can access nutritious food.
Organizational Context:
WFP’s Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific oversees operations in 17 country offices, providing assistance to 30 million people. WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, with zero tolerance for any kind of harassment or discrimination.
Note: No appointment will be offered to individuals with oversight responsibilities over WFP within the UN system, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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.
