Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)
Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
Location: Dar es Salaam
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Full-time
Grade: NOA
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025, 23:59 (GMT+03:00 East Africa Time)

About WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and foster peace in conflict-affected areas.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all employees.

Learn more: www.wfp.org

Why Join WFP?

Work for a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization.
Join a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural workforce.
Benefit from career development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and mobility.
Attractive compensation and benefits package.
Contribute to a mission that saves and changes lives globally.

The Role

The National Finance Officer supports the stewardship of WFP’s resources through budget monitoring, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls. The role also contributes to administrative and HR functions, ensuring efficient fund management and effective assistance delivery.

This position reports to the Head of Support Services and is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

Contribute to country-level financial planning aligned with WFP’s regional/global strategy.
Monitor budgets and carry out forecasting for new and ongoing projects.
Report on financial status and project outcomes in compliance with corporate governance.
Perform bank reconciliations, disbursements, receivables clearance, and cash management.
Ensure timely monthly financial closures.
Provide administrative services, including contractor coordination and cost control.
Support HR functions such as benefits administration, recruitment, and training.
Prepare accurate and timely reports to support management decision-making.
Contribute to improvements in financial policies, systems, and procedures.
Support periodic risk and internal control assessments.
Guide and supervise junior staff and provide technical advice.
Represent the unit in meetings with UN agencies, banks, and other partners.
Contribute to WFP’s emergency preparedness and rapid response capacity.
Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Advanced university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Or, first university degree in the same fields with additional relevant work experience plus membership in a recognized professional accountancy body (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICPAR).

Experience

Experience performing financial analysis at national/operational level.
Experience managing financial transactions and reporting.

Language

Fluency in English and in the duty station’s language (Swahili).

WFP Leadership Framework

WFP expects all employees to demonstrate its values and leadership behaviors:

Integrity
Collaboration
Commitment
Humanity
Inclusion

Click here to access the WFP Leadership Framework

Important Reminders

Ensure your profile is accurate and complete, including academic and professional records.
Upload your CV and cover letter in English (other documents may be requested later).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WFP does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.