About the opportunity
The Finance Unit at the World Food Programme (WFP) Djibouti Country Office is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient management of financial resources to support WFP’s mission. The Finance Assistant SC5 will provide procedural and technical support in finance and budget, conduct budget monitoring, maintain financial dashboards, manage petty cash, verify vendor claims, and ensure compliance with WFP financial policies and donor requirements.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package in accordance with WFP terms and conditions.
- Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Professional development opportunities through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship.
- Internal mobility opportunities and career paths across various country, regional, and global offices.
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education (a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area is desirable).
- Fluency in both oral and written French.
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of English and/or another official language.
- At least 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, management control, financial audit, or financial analysis.
- Experience in preparing management reports, financial dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Experience in reviewing financial transactions and ensuring compliance with financial policies and internal control frameworks.
- Must not be a member of UN oversight bodies (such as ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, etc.) or have served on them within the last three years.
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by September 23, 2026, at 23:59 GMT+03:00 (East Africa Time).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate, complete, and all sections are filled in (including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills).
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
Additional information
- The contract duration is 6 months.
- The position is based in Djibouti, Djibouti.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Applicants with at least 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, management control, financial audit, or financial analysis.
- Individuals with fluency in both oral and written French, alongside intermediate knowledge of English or another official language.
- Professionals experienced in preparing management reports, financial dashboards, and tracking key performance indicators.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract duration is limited to 6 months, representing a short-term commitment.
- Relocation to Djibouti, Djibouti is required for the position.
- Members or former members of specific UN oversight bodies within the last three years are ineligible to apply.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 6-month position serves as a practical stepping stone to build direct financial management experience within the United Nations system and opens doors to broader internal mobility pathways across WFP global offices.
Our take
Finance professionals fluent in French who are seeking short-term international organizational experience should consider applying, while those requiring long-term job security or lacking required accounting backgrounds should look elsewhere.
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