Finance Associate G6 | Beirut, Lebanon

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

9 July 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Beirut)

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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 climate change.

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).

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

The Finance Unit at WFP Lebanon Country Office provides end-to-end financial management, control, and advisory services to ensure the transparent, compliant, and efficient use of resources in line with WFP regulations and donor requirements. The unit supports programme delivery through budget planning and monitoring, payment processing, treasury management, financial reporting, and internal control oversight, while contributing to strategic decision-making and risk management.

JOB PURPOSE:

To support efficient financial management by coordinating finance processes, analyzing financial data, and providing timely and accurate information to strengthen operational performance and decision-making.

DURATION:

12 Months, (Renewable based on availability of funds, business needs and performance)

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

Within delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Associate will serve as a cross-cutting process owner, supporting two workstreams including Internal Control & Operations Oversight. Specifically, the Finance Associate will be responsible for the following generic duties:

• Provide procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures and assist in setup and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems and cash controls.
• Monitor the daily cash position in order to optimize the use of surplus cash and maximize returns on investment through the liquidity portfolio.
• Monitor the centralized registry system in order to process all payments to internal staff and invoices to external suppliers in a timely manner and in accordance with WFP standards.
• Contribute to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, monitor expenditure and budget forecasts, to ensure that relevant future funding requirements are met.
• Co-ordinate with other teams in order to ensure that all financial and administrative services are being performed efficiently and in line with the needs of the wider team.
• Monitor account balances and process financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner, to avoid the occurrence of an overdraft.
• Monitor and analyze general ledger accounts in order to initiate and achieve corrective actions.
• Compile data from the WFP database and systems in order to assist in generating and analyzing financial reports on a monthly basis.
• Allocate tasks to other support staff, provide guidance and on-the-job training in management of financial resources (e.g. managing the petty cash/sub-imprest account, review and analyze vendor and balance sheet accounts, etc.), to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.
• Remain on stand-by and follow standard emergency preparedness practices in order to meet immediate emergency requirements for further service on the job and in the field.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate i.e. University degree in Accounting & Finance is highly desirable.

Experience: At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budget, or administrative support functions.

Experience in data processing, reconciliation, and financial record-keeping is mandatory.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and monitoring mechanisms

• Knowledge of developing budgets and forecasts,

• Ability to incorporate information from various sources as appropriate to monitor KPIs.

• Knowledge of tracking and compiling financial reports

• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices

Desired Skills and Knowledge

Relevant experience within the United Nations system or international organizations, including familiarity with UN financial rules, procedures, and systems, is desirable.

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: global.inclusion@wfp.org

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 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.