Finance & Administration Officer (CST Level I)

About the role

The Finance and Administration Officer (CST Level I) will support the Bunia Field Office of the World Food Programme in managing its financial and administrative operations. The role ensures that funds are disbursed according to authorizations and that all transactions are properly documented and compliant with WFP policies. This position operates in a challenging humanitarian environment in Eastern DRC.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day finance and administration functions for the Bunia Field Office.
• Process and monitor disbursements, ensuring they are supported by legitimate documentation and authorizations.
• Supervise and verify financial aspects of food assistance modalities such as cash‑based transfers, capacity‑strengthening activities and general food distribution.
• Ensure compliance with WFP financial regulations, internal controls and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with program staff to track expenditures and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare financial reports for senior management and donors.

Required profile

• Commitment to WFP’s diversity and equal‑opportunity principles.
• Ability to work in a high‑security, conflict‑affected environment.
• Experience in finance or administration within humanitarian or development contexts (as indicated by the CST Level I designation).

Required skills