Asistente Nacional de Administración, Adquisiciones y soporte financiero.
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) has been operating in Honduras since 1970, focusing on improving livelihoods and human capital by addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty. WFP collaborates closely with the government and partners to meet the basic needs of vulnerable populations during crises, reaching approximately 1.5 million beneficiaries annually. The organization maintains a significant field presence with offices and logistics infrastructure across key regions in Honduras.
Job Purpose
The National Assistant for Administration, Procurement, and Financial Support will be instrumental in bolstering the administrative, financial, and procurement management of a project focused on enhancing resilience and livelihoods in the transboundary Goascorán River Basin. This role is crucial for ensuring the project's adherence to the financial regulations of the Adaptation Fund and WFP's established policies. The incumbent will be responsible for executing key tasks in budget management, financial control, logistics, and procurement processes. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, identifying financial risks, and developing financial tools to optimize project management. Furthermore, the position involves coordinating project logistics, managing inventory, and supporting financial and budgetary aspects for project staff and implementing partners, ultimately contributing to the project's successful and transparent execution.
Responsibilities
The National Administrative, Procurement, and Financial Support Assistant will be instrumental in managing the administrative, financial, and procurement aspects of a project focused on enhancing resilience and livelihoods in the Goascorán River Basin, a transboundary area between El Salvador and Honduras. This role involves meticulous financial and accounting management, including executing accounting functions, financial control, and procurement in compliance with donor regulations and project policies. Key responsibilities include maintaining and analyzing accounting records, identifying financial risks, developing financial management tools, and preparing timely financial reports. The assistant will also oversee vendor evaluations, manage financial transfers to beneficiaries, and ensure efficient and secure financial operations. Administratively, the role requires coordinating logistics for project activities, maintaining an inventory of project assets, and reviewing agreements with implementing partners. Continuous communication with project staff and partners is essential. Furthermore, the assistant will monitor and update financial information systems, ensure fund availability, and facilitate internal and external audits. Support in financial and budgetary matters for project staff and partners, along with managing personnel action requests, are also critical duties. The position emphasizes integrity, intercultural sensitivity, effective communication, and a willingness to adapt to new technologies, contributing to the overall success and transparency of the project's resource utilization.
Work Experience
Requires four (4) years of experience in project financial management, preferably in development or humanitarian settings.
Skills
Financial Management, Accounting, Procurement, Logistics Coordination, Budgetary Control, Reporting, Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Project Management, Interpersonal Communication, Adaptability, Integrity, Problem-Solving