Overview
The Budget & Programming Associate will support the management of financial resources and provide specialized support for efficient planning, monitoring, and analysis of project financial performance to enhance optimal use of financial resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Review budget plans, monitor and analyze project financial performance and make recommendations.
- Provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures.
- Support pipeline management ensuring efficient monitoring.
- Contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools.
- Enter project budget plans and revisions in the corporate systems.
- Review, compile and analyze data, maintain accurate records and files and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports.
- Maintain communication with stakeholders regarding project funds management matters.
- Provide guidance to other support staff in budget planning, fund management and operational planning.
- Follow standard emergency preparedness practices.
Required Experience
Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work. Has supported the preparation and management of budgets. Has assisted with the monitoring of budgets/resource plans/pipelines/supply chains. Has assisted with budget/allotment related issues within the WFP budget system. Experience facilitating cross-functional coordination and training.
Qualifications
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
