DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 21 October 2026-23:59-GMT+06:30 Myanmar Time (Yangon) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
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.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok .
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).
To deliver budget and resource analysis and programming activities, typically with a lower level of complexity, and/or provide support to HQ/Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APARO), partnering with and supporting managers in the application of best practice approaches for the efficient, effective and compliant utilisation of funds.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): Under the Direct Supervision of the Deputy Country Director (Operations), the incumbent will perform the following duties: Budget Planning and Management - Contribute to the implementation of plans and policies by setting clear goals; coordinate processes for budget and programming activities in compliance with WFP and functional strategies. - Review budgets for accuracy, appropriateness, cost containment/effectiveness and completeness in line with available guidelines, flagging any shortcomings and providing comprehensive feedback to the main stakeholders as needed. - Review and release budgets in WFP’s corporate systems ensuring that all budget supporting documents are available, and address received comments and recommendations before relevant resource data is recorded in internal systems for reference. - Support the preparation of funding proposals through donor trend analysis against operational shortfalls, proposing fund prioritisation options by activity and modality as necessary. - Analyze CSPs/RBPs closure activities, ensuring actions are taken for the receiving of resources transfers and the timely start and closures of activities.
Pipeline Management - Review and analyze commodity pipeline requirements including Advance Financing requests in collaboration with stakeholders at the operational level to ensure timely shortfall coverage and efficient utilization of contributions. - Review monthly pipelines, participate in meetings and provide feedback to the CO/RO teams on resource allocations and corporate stock replenishments to maximise operational effectiveness, escalating based on severity of pipeline shortfalls and using relevant pipeline management tools. - Coordinate and consolidate information for the monthly, cross-functional, pipeline working group, (across Area Offices, Sub Offices and Field Offices as needed), that proactively discusses resource availability and upcoming shortfalls, while recommending timely mitigation measures. - Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss the utilization of foreseen contributions and support the process of developing funding proposals.
Funds and Performance Management, and Reporting - Advise spending units on the timely and appropriate programming and utilization of funds, to align with funding proposals and donor conditions, proposing timely recommendations and possible corrective actions that enable reporting in close collaboration with the Partnerships teams. - Monitor fund sub allotments as per available procedures and guidelines, to avail funds to spending units for timely commitment. - Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the CO/RB Resource Management Committee (RMC) which reviews and prioritizes resources against the Country Portfolio Budget (CPB) implementation plans, as per agreed timelines. - Contribute to the preparation of interim, progress and final reports as stipulated in various contribution agreements between WFP and specific donors, particularly for those locally negotiated contributions, in close collaboration with CO, RB and HQ counterparts as required. - Participate for conducting periodic risk assessment and propose appropriate internal control measures or mitigation strategies.
Other - Prepare food demand plans for the Country Office and place orders through the Global Commodity Management Facility (GCMF), as required, to reduce food delivery lead times, enhance emergency response readiness, capitalize on favorable market conditions, support local procurement, and facilitate informed decision-making on the allocation of corporate stocks. - Supervise, guide a small-sized team, coaching and providing/delivering training to build capacity and increase expected level of operational support, acting as a first escalation point on more complex analysis and queries. - Collate and analyse data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports, to enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to senior management and external stakeholders. - Implement proposed developments and improvements of systems, techniques, tools, processes and procedures to better monitor, manage and report on WFP budgets and resources. - Represent the unit at internal meetings/committees/working groups as required, in order to obtain and provide information from a budget and resource programming perspective. - Follow standard emergency preparedness practices and contribute to technical recommendations and guidance and monitoring the management of financial risks. - Perform other relevant duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education : Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Finance, Economics or other relevant field, or First University Degree with additional two years of related work experience. Additional professional trainings in project management, statistical analysis and/or operational planning and management is desirable.
Experience: Three years of postgraduate professional experience on budget and programming, funds management, funds reporting & analysis, resource management information, or project management, preferably in humanitarian space. Experience in humanitarian and emergency response operations, in Myanmar or outside, is an asset.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - Experience performing analytics of medium complexity and presenting the information to meet various audience needs. - Experience preparing, managing and reporting on operational budgets. - Experience in working with large datasets, extracting information from them in an easy to interpret manner. - A demonstrated and adequate understanding of information and financial systems and how those support the implementation of operations. - Thorough understanding of operational planning and business processes, rules and procedures and applying them consistently in the implementation and support of programme interventions. - Adequate knowledge of programme operational requirements and how these translate into resource management requirements, enabling the proposition of recommendations for improvement in a proactive rather than reactive manner. - Experience coordinating operational planning and fostering discussions around resource projections and implications on a programme-wide level, integrating trend analyses and ongoing discussions to drive the way forward. - Ability to consolidate and share resource management information in a way that supports decision making and emphasizes accuracy and consistency in numbers across teams. - Ability to coach, train and mentor a team of staff to deliver at expected levels. - Proficiency in using Microsoft office suite (word, excel, PPT) and any other relevant software.
Language : Fluency in both oral and written English and Burmese. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Job Title: Budget & Programming Officer Grade: NO-B Type of contract: Fixed Term Number of Post: 1 Duration: 12 months Duty Station: Yangon Date of Publication: 7 October 2026 Deadline of Application: 21 October 2026 This vacancy announcement is open for Myanmar nationals only. Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension and leave plus medical insurance. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework 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: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced.
Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. 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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org .
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.
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 21 October 2026-23:59-GMT+06:30 Myanmar Time (Yangon) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok . 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). To deliver budget and resource analysis and programming activities, typically with a lower level of complexity, and/or provide support to HQ/ Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APARO), partnering with and supporting managers in the application of best practice approaches for the efficient, effective and compliant utilisation of funds. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): Under the Direct Supervision of the Deputy Country Director (Operations), the incumbent will perform the following duties: Budget Planning and Management - Contribute to the implementation of plans and policies by setting clear goals; coordinate processes for budget and programming activities in compliance with WFP and functional strategies. - Review budgets for accuracy, appropriateness, cost containment/effectiveness and completeness in line with available guidelines, flagging any shortcomings and providing comprehensive feedback to the main stakeholders as needed. - Review and release budgets in WFP’s corporate systems ensuring that all budget supporting documents are available, and address received comments and recommendations before relevant resource data is recorded in internal systems for reference. - Support the preparation of funding proposals through donor trend analysis against operational shortfalls, proposing fund prioritisation options by activity and modality as necessary. - Analyze CSPs/RBPs closure activities, ensuring actions are taken for the receiving of resources transfers and the timely start and closures of activities. Pipeline Management - Review and analyze commodity pipeline requirements including Advance Financing requests in collaboration with stakeholders at the operational level to ensure timely shortfall coverage and efficient utilization of contributions. - Review monthly pipelines, participate in meetings and provide feedback to the CO/RO teams on resource allocations and corporate stock replenishments to maximise operational effectiveness, escalating based on severity of pipeline shortfalls and using relevant pipeline management tools. - Coordinate and consolidate information for the monthly, cross-functional, pipeline working group, (across Area Offices, Sub Offices and Field Offices as needed), that proactively discusses resource availability and upcoming shortfalls, while recommending timely mitigation measures. - Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss the utilization of foreseen contributions and support the process of developing funding proposals. Funds and Performance Management, and Reporting - Advise spending units on the timely and appropriate programming and utilization of funds, to align with funding proposals and donor conditions, proposing timely recommendations and possible corrective actions that enable reporting in close collaboration with the Partnerships teams. - Monitor fund sub allotments as per available procedures and guidelines, to avail funds to spending units for timely commitment. - Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the CO/RB Resource Management Committee (RMC) which reviews and prioritizes resources against the Country Portfolio Budget (CPB) implementation plans, as per agreed timelines. - Contribute to the preparation of interim, progress and final reports as stipulated in various contribution agreements between WFP and specific donors, particularly for those locally negotiated contributions, in close collaboration with CO, RB and HQ counterparts as required. - Participate for conducting periodic risk assessment and propose appropriate internal control measures or mitigation strategies. Other - Prepare food demand plans for the Country Office and place orders through the Global Commodity Management Facility (GCMF), as required, to reduce food delivery lead times, enhance emergency response readiness, capitalize on favorable market conditions, support local procurement, and facilitate informed decision-making on the allocation of corporate stocks. - Supervise, guide a small-sized team, coaching and providing/delivering training to build capacity and increase expected level of operational support, acting as a first escalation point on more complex analysis and queries. - Collate and analyse data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports, to enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to senior management and external stakeholders. - Implement proposed developments and improvements of systems, techniques, tools, processes and procedures to better monitor, manage and report on WFP budgets and resources. - Represent the unit at internal meetings/committees/working groups as required, in order to obtain and provide information from a budget and resource programming perspective. - Follow standard emergency preparedness practices and contribute to technical recommendations and guidance and monitoring the management of financial risks. - Perform other relevant duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education : Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Finance, Economics or other relevant field, or First University Degree with additional two years of related work experience. Additional professional trainings in project management, statistical analysis and/or operational planning and management is desirable. Experience: Three years of postgraduate professional experience on budget and programming, funds management, funds reporting & analysis, resource management information, or project management, preferably in humanitarian space. Experience in humanitarian and emergency response operations, in Myanmar or outside, is an asset. DESIRED EXPERIENCES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - Experience performing analytics of medium complexity and presenting the information to meet various audience needs. - Experience preparing, managing and reporting on operational budgets. - Experience in working with large datasets, extracting information from them in an easy to interpret manner. - A demonstrated and adequate understanding of information and financial systems and how those support the implementation of operations. - Thorough understanding of operational planning and business processes, rules and procedures and applying them consistently in the implementation and support of programme interventions. - Adequate knowledge of programme operational requirements and how these translate into resource management requirements, enabling the proposition of recommendations for improvement in a proactive rather than reactive manner. - Experience coordinating operational planning and fostering discussions around resource projections and implications on a programme-wide level, integrating trend analyses and ongoing discussions to drive the way forward. - Ability to consolidate and share resource management information in a way that supports decision making and emphasizes accuracy and consistency in numbers across teams. - Ability to coach, train and mentor a team of staff to deliver at expected levels. - Proficiency in using Microsoft office suite (word, excel, PPT) and any other relevant software. Language : Fluency in both oral and written English and Burmese. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Job Title: Budget & Programming Officer Grade: NO-B Type of contract: Fixed Term Number of Post: 1 Duration: 12 months Duty Station: Yangon Date of Publication: 7 October 2026 Deadline of Application: 21 October 2026 This vacancy announcement is open for Myanmar nationals only. Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. TERMS AND CONDITIONS WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension and leave plus medical insurance. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework 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: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. 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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org . 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.