Programme Policy Officer (Grant Management) at the United Nations World Food Programme

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Grant Management)

Requisition ID: 160524
Location: Abuja
Grade: NOB

Organizational Context and Job Purpose

• Under the general supervision and guidance of the Head of Subunit, the Programme Policy Officer – Grants Management will assist in the management of Programme activities of moderate size or complexity that effectively meet food assistance needs and provide technical advice or oversight on programme implementation.
• The position will focus on the management of funds from budget preparations, monitoring of expenditure plans and technical oversight of funds management during activity implementation.

Key Accountabilities (Not all-inclusive)

• Provide support to the head of subunit to lead funds management workstream for all programme related costs, ensuring that timely actions are taken for efficient utilization of allocated resources .
• Provide guidance and technical support to the CO programme team on FLA budget development process and review budgets before CPC.
• Tailored support is provided to programme team, activity managers and partnership sub-unit in what relates to funds management and budgeting
• Ensure quarterly expenditure plans for programme are consolidated on timely manner and actions are taken for making funds available across relevant activities and cost categories.
• Fund management support is given to activity managers, including full cost recovery calculations, maximum number of beneficiaries covered over time for specific contributions.
• Contribute to maintain the efficiency of funds management including grant and open items monitoring and allocation of expenditures
• Establishing systems to monitor, track, clear and report on invoice processing in coordination with the overall partnership unit
• Monitor WINGS FLA costs utilization against expiring grants, coordinate the clearance of open items, advances and provide regular reports.
• Coordinate and contribute to preparation of WFP’s inputs to the Humanitarian Response Plan in Nigeria, including engagement at relevant inter-sectoral planning events/discussions.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s level in Development, Economics, Finance / Accounting, Social Sciences, Business and/or relevant fields.
• Experience: 5 years and more.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of the WFP Programme cycle
• Projects funds management, and report quality writing and editorial skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software and research skills.

Languages:

• Fluent English both written and spoken (Level C).

Desired Experiences for Entry into the Role

• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

Application Closing Date
23rd April, 2022, 11:59 PM Nigeria Time.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Terms and Conditions

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only Nigerian nationals are eligible to apply.
• Applications must be submitted online and in English only.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing of any sort will lead to automatic disqualification of the concerned applicant.

Note

• WFP celebrates and embraces diversity.
• It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
• 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.