Associate Budget and Programming

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

21 July 2026-23:59-GMT-06:00 Central Standard Time (Guatemala)

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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).

Duty Station: Guatemala City

Position: Budget and Programming Associate

Contract Type: Service Contract level 6

Duration: Twelve months with possibility of extension

Supervisor: B&P Officer

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT: These jobs are part of Global Headquarters (GHQ) and/or Country Offices (COs). They report to the Budget & Programming Officer or designate.

Job holders at this level demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to complex queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders support management of financial resources and may provide guidance to other staff.

JOB PURPOSE: To provide a range of specialized support for efficient planning, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance to enhance optimal use of

financial resources.

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

Review budget plans, monitor and analyze project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices, to support financial analysis and optimization of resources. Provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process. Support pipeline management ensuring efficient monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximize operational effectiveness. Contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools, to facilitate the overall planning, expenditure forecasting, and budget management and monitoring of resource utilization. Contribute to the development of project budget plans and enter budget plans and revisions into corporate systems, ensuring that data is captured accurately and in a timely manner to facilitate access to information and support planning and decision-making. Review, compile and analyze data, maintain accurate records and files and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders. Maintain communication with a number of stakeholders regarding project funds management matters and related processes, to clarify any discrepancies and optimize use of funds. Provide guidance to other support staff and contribute to their learning and development in budget planning, fund management and operational planning, to facilitate continued development and consistency in services delivered. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices, to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information and provide practical, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting established deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in information management and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, consistently delivering high-quality results with limited supervision.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship management skills, with the ability to effectively engage cross-functional teams and other stakeholders.