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The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.   WFP pursues a vision of the world in which every man, woman and child has access at all times to the food needed for an active and healthy life.

We are is seeking suitably qualified THAI nationals to apply for the below position.

The Budget and Programming Associate will be working in the Project Management and Pipeline Unit. The job holder will provide a range of specialized support for efficient planning, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance to enhance optimal use of financial resources. He/she will 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.

Key Responsibilities:

-Support pipeline management ensuring efficient monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximize operational effectiveness.

-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. 

-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.

-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.

-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.

-Review, compile and analyze data, maintain accurate records and files and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.

-Maintain communication with a number of stakeholders regarding project funds management matters and related processes, to clarify any discrepancies and optimize use of funds.

-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.

-Follow standard emergency preparedness practices, to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

Qualifications:

Education:
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area (Business Management, Project Management) is desirable.

A university degree in Business Administration, Economic, Statistics, Financial Management or other related fields would be an advantage. 

Desired Experience and Knowledge:      

-Experience in assisting with the monitoring of budgets/resource plans/pipelines/supply chains.

-Experience in supporting the preparation and management of budgets.

-Experience in budget/allotment related issues within the corporate budget system. Relevant work experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Systems would be a plus.

-Experience in utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet. Experience in using corporate systems such as SAP or other ERP software will be advantageous.

-Fluency in both oral and written communication in Thai and English.

To apply, please send a cover letter with Personal History Form (P11) and comprehensive resume via e-mail to

Bangkok.Vacancy@wfp.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

WFP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER