Finance Operations Consultant

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4 February 2026-23 : 59-GMT01 : 00 Central European Time (Berlin)

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ABOUT WFP

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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).

JOB TITLE : Finance Operations Consultant

TYPE OF CONTRACT : Regular Consultant

UNIT / DIVISION : WFP Innovation Accelerator (INNA)

DUTY STATION (City Country) : Munich Germany

DURATION : 6 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT :

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency fighting hunger. WFP reaches more than 100 million people every day - delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with smallholder farmers communities and governments to improve nutrition and build resilience.

The WFP Innovation Accelerator was named by Fast Company as Most Innovative Non-Profit Organization 2021 for its work in identifying nurturing and scaling disruptive start-ups and innovations to end global hunger. Based in Munich Germany the Innovation Accelerator provides WFP employees entrepreneurs and start-ups with funding hands-on support and access to WFPs global operations. Through the Innovation Accelerator WFP is leveraging unprecedented advances in digital innovation - such as mobile technology artificial intelligence and blockchain - and new business models to transform the way it serves vulnerable communities across the world.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Finance Operations Consultant reporting to the Head of Strategic Finance of the WFP Innovation Accelerator is expected to :

Support the WFP Innovation Accelerator grant process for funding of external innovation projects / entities (such as start-ups) and ensure that all processes are fully defined and implemented including :

Support the adoption of the new grant process (including creation of workflows documentation written guidance etc).

Support the design completion and tracking of all needed grant provision internal financial and operational processes (including forms submission on digital platforms reporting file organization meeting setup and minutes).

Support the completion of financial and operational due diligence as per the grant process defined. Support creating and maintaining relevant databases compliant to WFP standards and the relevant directives including all approved Innovation Projects and their applicable documents. Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align operational process and financial activities. Retrieve format and validate forms / information obtained from various information systems and bring any discrepancy or inaccuracy to the attention of the supervisor and follow up corrective actions. Provide guidance to other colleagues on the processes linked to the grant process.

Plan and implement financial reporting ensuring outcomes of projects are in accordance with corporate governance requirements ensuring accuracy deadlines and accounting processes are complied with :

Collate / analyze data and insure the preparation of accurate and timely reporting

Record financial entries in WINGS such as through journal vouchers (JVs);

Design implement and monitor standard processes linked to monthly quarterly and yearly finance reporting activities (including internal financial reporting VAT reconciliation monthly bank reconciliation)

Deliver accurate financial reporting in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) ensuring accuracy deadlines and compliance with accounting processes and corporate governance requirements.

Support the overall Finance operations :

Provide analysis & content preparation (data on projects PowerPoint presentations briefs etc.) for corporate priority topics and management meetings.

Participate and carry out discussions with colleagues in other divisions or external stakeholders on topics related to innovation.

Support other core processes of the Innovation Accelerator (e.g. innovation sourcing; innovation bootcamps; sprint programme; thought leadership; scale-up enablement; innovation services; knowledge management) as required.

Support the Head of the Innovation Accelerator and the Director of Innovation and Knowledge Management with any other activities as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT :

• New grant model activities and processes well documented and executed.
• Ensure that all work and materials developed during the contract are well documented and available to the WFP Innovation Accelerator team.
• Timely execution of the assigned task in compliance with WFP general rules and regulations.
• To support the delivery of finance budget and administration support services ensuring transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Education :

Bachelors degree masters degree a plus.

Experience :

At least 3 years of experience in general financial and / or administrative work. Corporate knowledge of United Nations or WFP financial operations accounting budget procurement and operational processes is preferable.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

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Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1