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 for those recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change. This Finance Officer (NOA) position is based in Monrovia, Liberia, and reports to the Head of Finance & MS Officer. The role focuses on the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, and providing administrative and human resource functions to ensure efficient fund management and beneficiary assistance.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
Who can apply?
- Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields.
- Alternatively, a First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience plus membership in an international recognized professional accountancy body (e.g., ACCA, ICPA, or equivalent).
- Fluency (level C) in English and the duty station's language if different.
- Experience performing basic financial analyses at a national and/or operational level.
- Experience managing financial transactions.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 1 September 2026, 23:59 GMT (Monrovia).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
- Submit your 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…
- Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting.
- Experience performing financial analyses at a national or operational level.
- Proven track record of managing financial transactions.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site in Monrovia, Liberia.
- Applicants must possess an advanced university degree or a first degree with a professional accountancy certification (e.g., ACCA, ICPA).
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance expert to manage resources and monitor budgets to ensure the efficient delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Our take
Qualified accountants or finance professionals with an advanced degree and experience in financial analysis, should seriously consider this role.
Ready to apply?
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