Finance Officer

Vacancy Announcement No: JR121143
Job Title: Finance Officer
Contract Type/Grade: Fixed Term, NOA
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Date of Issue: March 12, 2026, | Closing Date: March 25, 2026
Join Us and Make a Difference!
• Closing of open items on vendor account and customer accounts.
• Generation and review of monthly Jet A1 fuel consumption reports.
• Work closely with a dedicated procurement officer to ensure UNHAS procurements are done within the timelines.
• Ensures the integrity of financial and management systems and the controls that underpin them on UNHAS cash and bank management.
• Full and timely implementation of UNHAS finance audit findings/recommendations.
• Supervising UNHAS Finance staff.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Education: Advanced University degree in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Economics or other relevant fields relating to
office management and administration. OR First University Degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or
training/courses.
Experience: At least one (1) year of professional experience with Advanced University OR first University Degree with a minimum
of three (3) or more years of experience in finance, budgeting, planning, or other relevant fields.
Languages: Fluent knowledge of English and Somali language.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programmes and other related tools.
• Knowledge in humanitarian aviation activities and/or WFP field operations is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine financial activities in accordance with WFP operating standards, supported by
consistent day-to-day work. Possesses general knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations, and procedures related to
the functional area.
• Experienced in analyzing and interpreting data, as well as generating reports at the national level.
• Familiar with IRM and CPB structures, with practical experience in Aviation Finance Management.
• Hands-on experience with Takeflite and solid financial understanding of aviation operations.

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP
Somalia offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link
below:
• Internal Applicants: Click here!
• External Applicants: Click here!
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is
an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.
WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.