Budgeting and Progamming Consultant
Budgeting and Progamming Consultant
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
1 August 2025-23:59-GMT01:00 Central European Time (Brussels)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.
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:
Budget and Programming Consultant
(Technical Team Lead)
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
Consultancy Contract (CST I)
UNIT/DIVISION:
Partnerships and Innovation Department
DUTY STATION (City Country):
WFP Brussels Global Office Belgium
DURATION: Up to 11 Months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
WFP Brussels Office promotes partnerships with EU institutions mobilising resources for WFP operations to achieve food and nutrition security. The job holder leads the Technical Team that contributes to WFP BRU resource mobilisation efforts through providing specialised support services for EU contract management information and knowledge management and fund management.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (not all-inclusive nor exhaustive)
European Commission Contract Management Support:
1. Act as an escalation point in providing procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of budget and programming to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies rulesand regulations.
Country Offices (COs) budget plans and prepare budgets for DONOR funding proposals based on corporate systems and support financial reporting with inputs from HQ Finance and COs ensuring consistencies with narratives.
COs for efficient management of EC contributions making recommendations incompliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices.
participate and contribute to the improvement of internal processes enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools to facilitate efficient EC contract management.
track review and analyse complex data and prepare comprehensive periodic and ad hoc reports to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.
with a wide range of stakeholders regarding complex EC contract funds management matters and related processes to resolve any current/potential issues preventing from optimisation of funds.
-ordinate work of COs and support CO staff learning and development for EC contract management specifically in budget planning and fund management.
and Knowledge Management:
WFP BRU EC contract management database system in coordination and collaboration with relevant HQ technical teams ensuring that the system is kept up to datefulfilling the WFP BRU requirements.
10. Lead and ensure accurate timely recording of data related to EC contract management and contribution statistics making information readily available to stakeholders.
11. Assess and recommend improvements to procedures and practices to contribute to resource mobilisation efforts with a greater efficiency.
12. Prepare a variety of elaborated reports and substantial data analysis concerning EC contract management and EC contributions and make recommendations to supervisors ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control
Fund Management:
13. Contribute to the preparation implementation and monitoring of budgets monitor expenditure and budget forecasts to ensure that relevant future funding requirements are met.
14. Monitor account balances and oversee the recording of financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner to avoid the occurrence of an overdraft.
15. Review and 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.
Other duties:
16. Support the capacity building of WFP BRU staff as well as Country Offices and Regional Bureaus within the technical areas that are described above.
17. Manage a team of support staff providing advice guidance and training to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
- Reviewed and finalized project budgets that align with donors financial guidelines ensuring accuracy eligibility and completeness.
- Maintain a matrix of submitted approved and pending proposals for DG ECHO-funded programs.
- Contribute to the timely completion of contracts ensuring all terms are compliant with WFP and donor standards.
- Submit timely and accurate financial and narrative reports for donors funded projects ensuring alignment with donor templates and guidelines.
- Provide variance reports and justifications for financial discrepancies if any.
- Conduct training for WFP staff on donors financial and contractual guidelines reporting requirements and proposal development processes.
- Develop or update internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) templates and tools for donors financial funding management.
- Document all interactions including correspondence and feedback on budgets and proposals.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced University degree in Political Science International Development Development Economics International Relations Law Marketing Communications or other relevant field or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses
Experience:
At least three years of relevant experience in Partnerships
Desired experiences
- Has coordinated EC contract management activities.
- Has experience analysing interpreting data and generating reports.
- Has supported the design and improvement of budgetary management techniques.
- Has coached and trained a new staff member in the Resource Management function.
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency (level C) in French and/or Spanish is an asset.
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:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
