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United Nations World Food Programme is looking for a qualified Funds management Associate in the logistics unit to be based in Kyiv.

Type of Contract: Service Contract SC-6
Unit / Division: Supply Chain Unit / WFP Ukraine
Duty Station: Kyiv
Duration: 12 months
Closing date: 06 August 2023, midnight (Ukraine Time)

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

What will you do in this position?

You will implement well-defined standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.

In accordance with WFP policies, procedures and guidelines, you will perform business activities to support Country Office functions in Invoice Processing to deliver required services in order to ensure efficiency of unit performance.

Why work with us?

• 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 trainings, 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 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.
• WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.

How can you make a difference?

In this position, you will have to:  

• Provide support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
• Ensuring accurate and updated invoice tracking reports and registry. (Both Excel and Corporate Invoice Tracking System).
• Update the Invoice tracking and report to management on invoice age analysis, outstanding payments, and other reports on vendor accounts. Ensure information accuracy in corporate systems in support of informed decision-making.
• Verify invoices and supporting documents received from vendors in the local language.  
• Liaise with Vendors (Transport & Services) to resolve all queries related to Invoice verification.
• Ensure Vendors submit invoices to the central Finance registry & that is reflected in ITS.
• Coordinate with the Logs Cluster to ensure confirmation of services delivered is received. 
• Work in close collaboration with Vendors (Transport & Services) to resolve all queries related to invoice verification.
• Monitor and ensure vendors submit invoices to the central Finance registry & which is reflected in ITS.
• Respond to technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all inquiries with a high standard of a client service mindset.
• Prepare account analysis & reconciliations when required.
• Liaising with the finance unit on invoice payments and answering queries.
• Support management of logistics vendors’ contracting activities, including performance  monitoring and measurement, online filing, and documentation

To join us in saving lives, changing lives you will have to…

Education: Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to finance/accounting.

Experience: At least six years of progressively responsible experience in creditors and/or management accounting with account analysis. A higher education degree may compensate for some of the required experience.

Knowledge & Skills: We are looking for an experienced funds management associate for the logistics unit with:

• Theoretical and practical understanding of Financial management including Payables, Treasury, аnd related business processes, such аs invoices, payments, аnd cash management.
• Good communication skills in order to respond and resolve general Finance queries. 

Language: Proficient in oral and written communication skills in English and Ukraine.  

Before you apply…

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. 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.

We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Ukraine. Qualified women applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

How do you apply…

To be considered, you are invited to apply via WFP’s recruitment portal. CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

Closing date for applications: 06 August 2023, midnight (Ukraine Time)

Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process. 

We also encourage you to create your candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.