The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill Business Analyst SAP Finance at the P4 level, based based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Chief of the IT Transformation Centre, the Business Analyst will be responsible for the following key duties:
- Applying strong knowledge of business processes for supporting, maintaining and optimizing the SAP FI, PS, GM and BCS operations and provide analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting and development support to end-users, business process owners and other functional areas;
- Ensuring a quality delivery of Finance projects through developing an effective partnership with the Applications Management Team, Business Process Team and the internal business customers and leading the development of common operating practices in the overall domain;
- Understanding of developing and delivering on integration aspects between SAP FI, PS, GM and BCS and external systems, interfaces and developments;
- Leveraging business and technical expertise in SAP to identify and contribute towards strategic business requirements for developing operational and analytical reporting needs through data analysis and business modelling;
- The Finance and Budget Business Analyst role is specialized in representing and aligning of general ledger accounting, account payable, contribution receivable, treasury and project, PSA and extra-budgetary budgeting business functions and related IT solution and therefore requires long term specialization in terms of business function, process and technical knowledge of Financial and Budgeting business function
- Conduct needs analysis for Key Reporting requirements, design and implement the standardization of Finance, Contribution, Project and Budget data reports and queries; and maintain a Data Dictionary.Qualifications & Experience Required
Education:
- Advanced university degree or university degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant field with advanced courses/training in the area of specialization/functional expertise;
- SAP Certification in the Finance and Budget domain will be an asset.
Experience:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience (of which three international) and expertise in developing and/or improving SAP Finance, Contribution, Project and Budget configuration and customized solution, including:
- Support and maintenance experience;
- Experience with a minimum of one Full-cycle SAP Finance, Treasury and Public Sector project implementation;
- Proven experience in business analysis and/or project management involving SAP Finance, Treasury and Public Sector Budget software components;
- Experience in process design workshops & business case assessments, and the definition of work plans and methods to achieve operational goals;
- Demonstrated experience in designing, developing and presenting Finance and Budget data reporting and strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);
- Strong understanding of Financial database structure, functions and processes and experience with database tools;
- Significant experience of managing large teams of staff with somewhat varied areas of expertise.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Finance and Budget Not For Profit Organization (FI-NPO and PSM) solution for UN Financial and Budgeting processing.
- Good knowledge of SAP Finance, Controlling, Project System, Grant Management and Budget Control System design and configuration.
- Fuctional Team Leader and/or Project Manager in SAP Financial and Budgeting implementation projects.
Competencies:
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in team environment and meet established deadlines and project schedules;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders within and outside the Organisation.
Language:
- Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).
Non-Rotational Nature
Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational.
Terms and Conditions
Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details please visit icsc.un.org
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details please visit icsc.un.org
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Deadline for applications: 07/12/2015
Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
