About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Finance Officer for Corporate Services Support in Aden, Yemen. The role focuses on ensuring the delivery of critical financial processes, including FSI, CBT, UNHAS, and donor reporting, to support WFP’s humanitarian operations in Yemen. The successful candidate will monitor exchange rates, coordinate budgets for cost recovery projects, and provide financial controls and insight into WFP’s performance to minimize financial risks.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
- Opportunity to work in a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural environment.
Who can apply?
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant fields.
- Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields, OR a First University degree in the same subjects with additional years of related work experience.
- Membership in an internationally recognized professional accountancy body (e.g., ACCA, CIA, ICPA) or equivalent.
- Total of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year of professional experience.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
- UN experience in finance or project management within humanitarian and development contexts is preferred.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 29 August 2026 at 23:59 GMT+03:00 (Arabian Standard Time, Aden).
How to apply
- Create and complete an accurate Workday profile, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Submit the application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
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…
- Finance professionals with experience in donor reporting and budget management.
- Candidates fluent in English and Arabic.
- Individuals with a background in humanitarian or development financial operations.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site in Aden, Yemen, requiring candidates to be comfortable with the local operational environment.
- Requires a strong grasp of financial controls and risk mitigation in a humanitarian context.
- Professional accountancy membership is a key asset for this position.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity allows a finance professional to play a vital role in supporting humanitarian operations through rigorous financial oversight and donor reporting, contributing directly to organizational performance.
Our take
An excellent fit for experienced finance officers with a background in humanitarian aid; candidates should verify their eligibility regarding the language requirements.
Ready to apply?
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