Budget Officer, CFOO

24 September 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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JOB TITLE:

Budget Officer

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Regular Consultancy level II

DURATION:

Until 31.12.2026 with possibility of extension to 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The CFO Office (CFOO) plays a crucial role in supporting the CFO’s strategic initiatives and ensuring seamless coordination across the CFO Division. The CFOO engages with Directors, Chiefs, and key counterparts to foster collaboration and integrate a comprehensive organizational perspective on planning, budget, finance, governance, communication, and performance best practices, ensuring alignment with the CFO's mandate and corporate priorities. The CFOO also coordinates external interactions with the UN System, the Executive Board, Advisory and Oversight Bodies, and engages with member states and donors.
The Budget Officer position is essential for budget planning, fund monitoring and management, performance reporting integral to the CFO Division.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Strategic Coordinator, the Consultant will have responsibilities as outlined below:

1. Budget Planning and Management
Lead the coordination and preparation of the Management Plan budget exercise, ensuring seamless integration and consolidating the input of CFO services across the division.
Provide guidance and oversight for the Division’s Annual Performance Planning process, encompassing all phases, including planning, mid-year review, and final review.
Monitor resource allocation and fund utilization, providing analysis to services and branches to support Directors in making informed decisions. This will optimize resource distribution, enhance operational efficiency while adhere to established standards and processes.
Act as the focal point for performance review and project budget analysis, consistently tracking project outcomes against key performance indicators (KPIs). Ensure adherence to relevant policies and guidelines while providing strategic insights to optimize resource allocation and efficiency.
Review submitted funding proposals and offer recommendations for refining project plans, budget forecasts, and functional work plans, ensuring that they align with WFP’s policies, standards, and overarching strategic objectives.

Consult CFO project managers and guide branches focal points in effective budget management, fostering a results-oriented approach to linking resources with measurable outcomes.
Deliver quarterly budget status updates and reports to CFO and Service Directors, highlighting key financial insights and trends.
Advise budgetary adjustments for optimal resource utilization, coordinating inputs from various units and providing regular feedback to main stakeholders.
Corporate Critical Initiatives (CCI) coordination in terms of quarterly reports and budget