Finance Assistant - Cash Based Transfer (CBT)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 November 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Khartoum)

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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 extreme weather shocks.

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).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is based in Khartoum.

THE ROLE

To support effective delivery of Cash Based Transfer (CBT) finance, budget and administration support services to facilitate transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Finance and the direct supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will perform the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Provide procedural and technical support to staff in the finance area to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules, and regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures and assist in setting up and implementing proper accounting systems and internal controls.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure that financial services are performed efficiently and in line with the needs of the wider team.
• Monitor monthly expenditure forecasts and provide expenditure reports in order to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Monitor account balances and process financial transactions accurately and promptly to avoid overdrafts.
• Monitor and analyze general ledger accounts to identify issues and take corrective actions.
• Compile information from various sources to prepare reports relating to budgets, accounting, finance and statistics, including Key Risk Indicators (KRI) monthly.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Act as the finance focal point for Cash-Based Transfers (CBT) activities.
• Process CBT disbursement on time to ensure that beneficiaries get their monthly entitlement with no delay.
• Liaise with CBT focal points in Area/Field Offices and Hubs to ensure timely replenishment of CBT bank accounts in line with operational requirements.
• Familiarize with corporate and country-specific guidelines and procedures and ensure that services have been rendered and properly authorized before processing payments.
• Perform relevant functions and roles within the beneficiary database system (SCOPE) including verification of SCOPE payment lists and generation of PIN codes upon receiving requests from client unit, and within the corporate enterprise system (WINGS) related to cash-based operations.
• Verify vendor claims, advances and other receivables and observe appropriate procurement procedures, to ensure that suppliers are paid in a timely manner and in compliance with WFP finance rules and regulations.
• Monitor and record all expenses in line with the approved budget in order to ensure that correct expenditure costs are charged and payments to external suppliers, cash grants and other supplier invoices are processed in a timely manner.
• Retrieve, format and validate information obtained from various financial information systems and bring any discrepancy or inaccuracy to the attention of the supervisor and follow corrective actions.
• Monitor the distribution reconciliation process and ensure records are kept updated.
• Perform manual uploads for CBT bank accounts and clear general ledger items.
• Ensure that open items are identified and cleared promptly by the respective Area/Field Offices and Hubs.
• Maintain the web-based register for all invoices and payment transfers and record paperwork, to ensure that all documents are maintained and filed in compliance with WFP standards and guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Experience: At least five years of relevant work experience.

Language: Fluency (level C) in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has experience collecting and monitoring financial data on projects and programmes, assessing financial health and status, and reporting findings to senior leaders.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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

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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.