Call for applications: Senior Finance Associate SC-7/Finance Associate SC-6

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global 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).

Type of Contract: Service Contract

 Unit / Division: Finance Unit / WFP Ukraine

Duty Station: Kyiv

 Duration: 12 months (renewable)

The position is only open to Ukrainian nationals or residents of Ukraine, with a legal work permit.

Call for application: This is a call-for-application. If you are interested in joining our talent pool, submit your application. In case of any future opportunities that match your profile, you may be invited to apply and undergo a selection process.

Upon the completion of a competitive selection process, successful candidates will be placed on the roster and rostered applicants may be contacted in the future on an as-needed basis, for immediate opportunities.

What will you do in this position? 

You will be involved in invoice and payment management, vendor oversight, financial authority updates, and VAT verification. The role also covers monthly financial closure, reconciliations, budget reporting, payroll processing, disbursement, travel and Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) management, and Cash-Based Transfer (CBT)-related activities. Additionally, the Finance Associate supports audits, compliance, and other finance-related tasks.

Why work with WFP Ukraine? 

The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world who depend on its food supplies. The war has caused immense suffering for civilians, displaced families, and disrupted supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refugees across Europe, and almost 3.3 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south of Ukraine do not have reliable access to nutritious food.

WFP uses a combination of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war. This includes working with local partners to distribute food boxes in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers in locations where people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 3.01 billion meals to people displaced and affected by the war.

At WFP Ukraine, we offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements and favorable working conditions for Service Contract holders. Some of them are:

Competitive salaries per job level

Pension contribution added to net salary

Medical insurance with the possibility to enroll eligible dependents

Applicable danger pay (revised on quarterly basis)

Annual leave - 30 days per year

18 weeks of parental leave for birth mothers and 4 weeks of parental leave for non-birth parent

1 day per week remote working option within the duty station (subject to conditions)

Accessible premises & reasonable accommodation

Learning & development opportunities

How can you make a difference?

In this position, you will have to:  

• Create Payment Proposals as needed, alternating with the other Finance Associates.
• Monitor and process supplier payments via the Invoice Tracking System (ITS) in line with WFP standards.
• Assist in VAT claim reviews and verification.
• Conduct certification of translation documents for vendor creation as required.
• Monthly Financial Closure (MFC) & Reconciliations
• Conduct and coordinate Bank and Petty Cash reconciliations.
• Prepare reports and presentations on Funding allocations for expenditures, Cost/expenditure analysis, DSC and Implementation reports, and Staff cost analysis.
• Managing the payment process of national staff payroll
• Process Trips and DSA requests for the Country Office.
• Assist in preparation of corporate CBT assessments.
• Support CBT Fund Management, including reconciliation and recording.
• Manage electronic vouchers received from retailers where applicable.
• Undertake additional finance-related duties as assigned within the scope of a Finance Associate and Assistant role.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Finance or in a related business area.

Experience: This position is advertised on two grades, SC-7 and SC-6, each with distinct requirements. Based on your years of relevant experience, you might be recommended either for the SC-7 or SC-6 role.

• For the SC-7 grade, seven or more years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in Finance or related business streams are required.  
• For the SC-6 grade, - six or more years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in Finance or related business streams are required. 

Post-secondary education can compensate for some years of experience:

• A Master's Degree can compensate for 3 years of working experience;
• A Bachelor's Degree can compensate for 2 years of working experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic understanding of financial processes, payments, reconciliations, and internal controls, with a willingness to learn policies and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to assist with vendor management, balance confirmations, VAT claims, and financial authority updates.
• Ability to support travel-related financial processing, including DSA payments and coordination with field offices.
• Basic knowledge of financial software and ERP systems, with a willingness to develop digital finance skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate.

Language: Fluency (level C) in both in English and Ukrainian languages.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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 oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.