Senior Budget and Programming Associate at World Food Programme (WFP) | Deadline: 29 October 2025
Senior Budget and Programming Associate at World Food Programme (WFP) | Deadline: 29 October 2025
Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda
Type of Contract: Service Contract (SC Level 7)
Deadline for Applications: 29 October 2025 – 23:59 (GMT+02:00 Kigali Time)
About WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to promote peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP works with partners to ensure food security and resilience for communities affected by conflicts, disasters, and climate change.
WFP celebrates diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or background.
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Why Join WFP?
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2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
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Inclusive and multicultural work environment
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Opportunities for career growth through training, coaching, and mentorship
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Global mobility opportunities across various offices
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Competitive compensation and benefits package
Position: Senior Budget and Programming Associate
As the Senior Budget and Programming Associate, you will provide technical and procedural support to ensure effective financial management, compliance, and optimal use of WFP resources.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide technical support on budget and programming processes, ensuring compliance with WFP policies and procedures.
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Review and analyze project budgets and financial performance; recommend improvements and corrective measures.
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Manage fund and grant balances, identify surpluses or deficits, and optimize resource allocation.
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Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements for budget and resource management.
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Conduct spot checks on cooperating partners to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
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Review and input project budget plans and revisions into corporate systems.
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Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reports and data visualizations.
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Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on complex financial management issues.
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Support emergency preparedness and ensure readiness for rapid response.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
Experience:
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Minimum 5 years of experience in data management, financial analysis, or business data analysis.
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Proven skills in data interpretation, budget development, and use of analytical tools (Excel Advanced, SAP, etc.).
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Strong background in handling and analyzing large data sets.
Skills and Competencies
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Strong analytical and data accuracy skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
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Ability to work independently and provide guidance to team members
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Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural collaboration skills
Languages
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Fluency in English (oral and written)
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Kinyarwanda fluency is an advantage
Additional Information
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WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
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The UN does not charge any application or recruitment fees.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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All candidates will undergo rigorous background and reference checks.
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