National Finance Officer NOB, FTA at WFP – June 2025
Working Hours: Full-time
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 26 June 2025 at 23:59 (GMT+03:00 East Africa Time)
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building resilience through food assistance and sustainable development. WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and continues to offer meaningful and impactful careers around the world.
Why Join WFP?
- Work in an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural environment
- Access extensive training, mentoring, and internal mobility programs
- Competitive salary and benefit package
- Contribute directly to life-changing operations that support vulnerable communities
About the Role
WFP Tanzania is recruiting for the position of National Finance Officer NOB, FTA based in Dar es Salaam. The role reports to the Head of Support Services and is central to effective fund management, budgeting, financial reporting, and administration to support WFP operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support financial strategies and provide technical input into programmatic initiatives
- Assist in development of country-specific financial plans aligned with global strategy
- Monitor budgets, forecast needs, and ensure timely reporting and compliance
- Conduct bank reconciliations, manage disbursements, and oversee monthly financial closures
- Deliver administrative support, HR coordination, and procurement oversight as needed
- Identify improvements to systems and controls to reduce financial risks
- Train and guide junior staff and serve as liaison with external stakeholders
- Participate in emergency preparedness and rapid deployment planning
- Ensure delivery of financial insights through internal control assessments and audits
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields. A first university degree with additional years of experience and professional certification (e.g., ACCA, ICPAU) is acceptable.
Language:
Fluency in English and the language of the duty station (Swahili).
Experience:
- Experience in financial statement analysis
- Proven ability in internal controls, audit, and financial policy implementation
- Skilled in budget development, analytics, and risk assessments
- Familiarity with financial systems and data management
- Experience leading teams and presenting reports to varied stakeholders
Contract Type and Duration
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Appointment (FTA)
Contract Duration: 12 months with possible renewal based on performance
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, complete your application via the official WFP recruitment portal:
Documents Required:
- Updated CV (in English)
- Cover Letter
- Additional documents may be requested later in the recruitment process.
Important Notes
- WFP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply
- There is no fee at any stage of the application process
- Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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