About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. The Finance Associate (G6) role, based in Monrovia, Liberia, reports to the Finance Officer. The successful candidate will coordinate and provide essential finance, budget, and administration support services. This involves recording and interpreting financial data, ensuring compliance with WFP policies, monitoring cash positions, managing registry systems for payments, and contributing to budget preparation and expenditure monitoring. The role also includes providing guidance and on-the-job training to support staff to ensure consistent service delivery and operational efficiency.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- Opportunities for personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship
- Access to internal mobility opportunities within WFP's global network
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education
- Post-secondary certificate in a related functional area
- Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relevant business stream, including general administrative work
- Experience assessing the financial health and stability of C&V projects and other programming initiatives to verify compliance with local laws
- Experience working with auditors and third-party vendors
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and the duty station’s language, if different
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-09-01 at 23:59 GMT (Monrovia time)
How to apply
- Create or update your profile on the WFP online recruiting system (Workday)
- Ensure all sections of the profile are accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Submit the application exclusively through the online portal
Additional information
- This position is based in Monrovia, Liberia.
- The United Nations does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; contact global.inclusion@wfp.org for assistance.
- Technical issues with the application process can be reported to global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
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…
- Six or more years of experience in the relevant business stream, including general administrative work.
- Experience assessing the financial health of projects to verify compliance with local laws.
- Experience working directly with auditors and third-party vendors.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based on-site in Monrovia, Liberia.
- Candidates must have a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for someone looking to coordinate finance and budget support services while ensuring strict compliance with organizational policies and local laws.
Our take
Finance professionals with a strong background in compliance and auditing, particularly within the humanitarian sector, should apply.
Ready to apply?
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