- Location
- Monrovia, Liberia, The Republic Of
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
27 August 2026-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Monrovia)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 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).
Position Title: Head of Finance & Management Services
Grade Level : CST 1
Duration of Contract: 6 months (possible extension based on funding availability and operational needs)
Reporting Line : Post holder reports to the Country Director
Duty Station : Monrovia, Liberia
1. Set the strategic direction, priorities and integrated workplan for Finance unit, Management Services and provide support on risk issues, ensuring alignment with the Liberia CSP, corporate policies, resource planning, operational priorities and WFP standards.
2. Lead finance, budgeting, accounting and resource management operations in the Country Office, ensuring timely financial reporting, accurate analysis, budget monitoring, cash management, bank reconciliations, monthly closures, disbursements and clearance of receivables in line with corporate requirements.
3. Provide authoritative financial advice to senior management, programme teams and field offices on fund management, project budgets, contribution utilization, cost-efficiency, value for money, financial viability, IPSAS compliance and compliance with corporate governance requirements.
4. Oversee the design, implementation, monitoring and analysis of budgets for new and ongoing projects, including budget revisions, pipeline analysis and financial forecasting, highlighting trends, anomalies, funding gaps and operational implications for management decision-making.
5. Lead the delivery of financial assessments and due diligence for cooperating partners, service providers and other entities, providing clear conclusions and mitigation measures to minimize financial, fiduciary and compliance risks.
6. Coordinate financial controls and performance insight, undertaking periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify potential audit, compliance, fraud, operational and financial risks and ensure timely implementation of agreed mitigation actions.
7. Lead the establishment and continuous improvement of risk management practices across the Country Office, including risk registers, risk appetite indicators, mitigation action tracking, assurance processes, incident and oversight trend analysis, and integration of risk information into planning and decision-making.
8. Coordinate preparation for Internal Audit, External Audit, assurance exercises and oversight missions, ensuring availability of essential documentation, timely management responses and disciplined follow-up on recommendations.
9. Promote compliance with WFP policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption standards, Zero Tolerance for Inaction, business continuity practices and organizational conflict of interest requirements where applicable.
10. Lead Management Services operations to deliver efficient, cost-effective, client-focused and environmentally responsible services, including facilities, assets, fleet, travel, administration and related business support services, ensuring service quality, safety, continuity and value for money.
11. Support UN Reform and inter-agency initiatives, including common premises, common back-office, shared services and harmonized business operations where relevant, to improve service quality, efficiency and cost savings.
12. Advise and support field office(s) through regular missions, reviews and capacity strengthening, clarifying policy application, documenting gaps, recommending practical solutions and monitoring implementation of corrective actions.
13. Identify and drive improvements to policies, systems, standard operating procedures, dashboards and digital tools to strengthen operational efficiency, data integrity, customer service, compliance and accountability across enabling services.
14. Represent the Country Office in internal and external fora with UN agencies, banks, government entities, financial institutions, service providers and partners on finance, risk and management services matters.
15. Lead, supervise and develop a multidisciplinary team, establishing priorities, delegating appropriately, monitoring progress, providing coaching and feedback, promoting a respectful and inclusive work environment and building capacity of WFP staff and partners.
16. Contribute to emergency preparedness and response through early warning, contingency planning, resource readiness, risk analysis, business continuity and timely deployment of enabling-service support to affected areas.
17. Perform other related duties as required.
Education:
Advanced university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Audit, Risk Management, International Development or other relevant field, or first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. Membership in an internationally recognized professional accountancy body such as ACCA, ICPA/CPA or equivalent is desirable for finance-heavy portfolios.
Language
Fluency (level C) in English language is required.
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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: [email protected]
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
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.
