Finance and Management Services Officer NOA Jordan

World Food Programme

موقع الوظيفة:

عمّان - الأردن

الراتب شهرياً: لم يكشف

تاريخ النشر: نُشرت قبل 10 ساعة

عدد الوظائف الشاغرة: 1 عدد الوظائف الشاغرة

سجل للتقديم

ملخص الوظيفة

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 May 2026-23:59-GMT03:00 Eastern European Time (Amman)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the worlds 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 WFPs 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).

JOB TITLE: Finance and Management Services Officer

TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Fixed term/NOA

UNIT/DIVISION: Finance/Management Services

DUTY STATION (City Country): Amman

DURATION: 1 year

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE APPOINTMENT:

The Finance and Management Services (Administration) Officer will lead coordinate and oversee the Finance and Management Services of the WFP Jordan Country Office ensuring efficient service delivery strong financial stewardship compliance with WFP regulations and effective support to programme implementation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and coordinate finance and management services in support of the Country Office ensuring compliance with WFP policies procedures and corporate systems.
Lead the financial assessment and due diligence of service providers including FSPs retailers and other contracted entities.
Contribute towards the development of country specific plans and processes aligned with Regional and wider WFP strategy policies and processes to meet the food assistance needs of beneficiaries within the Country.
Report on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects in accordance with corporate governance requirements ensuring accuracy deadlines and accounting processes are complied with.
Monitor budgets carry out forecasting for ongoing and new projects and ensure accurate timely financial reporting.
Manage cash bank reconciliations disbursements receivables and monthly financial closures in line with corporate requirements.
Deliver core administrative services working with contractors and following standard processes to provide cost-effective quality and timely services to WFP staff
Ensure effective delivery of administrative services (facilities contracts assets fleet protocol service providers) promoting efficiency value for money and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards.
Lead in the identification of requirements pertaining to resources aiming at efficiency cost-effectiveness and timeliness of operations and services.
Maintain working relationships with WFPs internal and external stakeholders other UN agencies and government entities ensuring relevant exchange of data and identifying areas of potential improved alignment of operations and cooperation.
Collate and analyse financial staffing and resource data to support management decisionmaking and operational planning.
Strengthen internal controls support risk assessments and mitigate audit compliance and financial risks.
Supervise and guide junior staff providing technical support and capacity development.
Support UN Reform and interagency initiatives aimed at cost savings and improved service delivery.
Follow standard emergency preparedness and response practices to support WFP to quickly deploy the needed resources to affected areas.
Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced University degree in Finance Business Administration Accounting or related fields or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience plus membership in an international recognized professional accountancy body such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPA) or equivalent.

Experience:

Over 5 years of experience in finance including 1 year of hands-on professional experience
Over 2 years of management services (Administration) experience

Knowledge & Skills:

Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast paced environment
Strong knowledge of financial controls risk management and compliance.
Strong client-oriented mindset with the ability to understand anticipate and respond to the needs of internal and external clients in a timely professional and solution focused manner
Strong communication and coordination skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills fostering collaboration trust and teamwork
Proficiency in using corporate systems and digital tools (e.g. ERP systems document management platforms MS Office applications).

Languages:

Fluency in both English (level C) and Arabic.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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At the application stage the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport certificates recommendation letters etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS20 May 2026-23:59-GMT03:00 Eastern European Time (Amman)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 ethn...