Programme Policy Officer: Cash Based Transfers & Beneficiary Management CST (6 months)

Akwajobs   (Saf, Nord-Ouest, Cameroon)

Posted : 13 October, 2021

Category : Program/Project Management   Location : Saf, Nord-Ouest, Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

About Wfp

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Present in nearly 80 countries, the organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas. We manage an operating budget of approximately $5.9 billion each year, distributing 12.6 billion rations to those most in need. We reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries each year. The World Food Programme office in Johannesburg is a Regional Office coordinating and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance to 11 Southern Africa countries including, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Malawi, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazaville.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

BACKGROUND

RBJ continues to support the roll out and expansion of Cash Based Transfers throughout the region, providing both direct support to Country Offices on all aspects of cash transfer through the Design,

Delivery and Assurance components of the Project Management Cycle. Beneficiary Management (BM) is of key concern, as WFP further invests in the relevant processes and assurances to improve it’s own systems and approaches. BM is also an important component of the support WFP provides to governments under the aegis of social protection.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The primary purpose of this assignment is to support country offices in the design, delivery and assurance of CBT operations to effectively meet food and essential needs, including through digital

beneficiary management & digitalisation processes, and consistent with corporate policies and guidelines. The role will also contribute to policy guideline development as required and establish and

maintain key regional partnerships with relevant stakeholders. The post requires extensive travel and reports to the Team Leader, Social Protection and CBT.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not All-inclusive)

• Advise Country Offices on the design, delivery and assurance of CBT operations in close cooperation with other relevant CBT functions at the regional and country office level (Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, Finance, Legal, M&E and RAM).
• Support Country offices in the design of operational plans, risk registers and related SOPs for BM & CBT.
• Support Country Offices in engagement with complementary actions/ systems strengthening for digital BM or CBT-related functions in Social Protection.
• Support the selection and contracting processes for FSP procurement ensuring appropriate controls are in place and in line with corporate standards.
• Support learning and capacity building on CBT operations and BM.
• Identify and build productive regional partnerships with counterparts amongst government and other national organizations, UN agencies, NGOs and private sector.
• Represent WFP in the Regional Cash Working Group to ensure a closer coordination with other stakeholders, when required.
• Advise on the incorporation of gender, protection, data protection and Accountability to Affected Populations principles to ensure inclusive, participatory and equitableprogramming.
• Contribute to formulation and implementation of corporate CBT and BM strategies, business models and solutions to meet operational requirements including through advocacy on Country Office needs & interests as well as risks and lessons learned.
• Coordinate and harmonize Digitalization efforts with other stakeholders, including IT.
• Coordinate digital Beneficiary Management initiatives at the regional level and provide programmatic advice on global guidance on data privacy and related topics.
• Act as the programmatic digital Beneficiary Management focal point for COs on queries related to implementation of digitized food assistance Programmes, ensuring that corporate programmatic guidance is taken into account.
• Undertake other assigned tasks, as required.

Functional Capabilities

• Strategy - Demonstrates robust understanding of CBT and BM strategies. Conducts analytical and conceptual work in support of strategy design and implementation. Operationalizes strategies in own area of responsibility.
• Planning - Leads planning within area of responsibility. Oversees and coordinates periodic planning across functions and with partners. Ensures consensus-based plans are in place and aligned with strategy and priorities.
• Networks Management - Demonstrates robust understanding of end-to-end CBT operations and BM. Coordinates, builds, and maintains partnerships and coordination mechanisms with key regional internal and external stakeholders.
• Services - Guides the design and implementation of on-demand cash and associated services to governments and partners.
• Performance & Development - Promote and guide continuous CBT and BM improvement and innovation initiatives within area of operations managed. Defines operational performance targets, monitors performance, anticipates and mitigates risks for timely corrective actions.

Education

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience working in CBT and BM essential, and 1-2 years at a regional level desired.
• Strong understanding of WFP’s operations on the ground and of the different programmatic areas at the CO level
• Ability to engage and influence external/internal stakeholders
• Experience mainstream key gender, protection and AAP principles into CBT programming
• Openness to innovation and learning

Desired Experiences For Entry Into The Role

• Experience managing CBT operations and digital BM including coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience designing, setting up and implementing CBT operations in WFP Country Offices or supporting operations from the regional level.
• Experience working with digital BM systems.
• Experience in developing and managing relationships and national capacity building initiatives with UN agencies, NGOs, private sector and/or government organizations.
• Experience providing technical advice and operational support at the regional level.
• Experience in supervising staff.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong project and change Management skills
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams from different functional areas
• Strong communication skills

Languages

• Fluency (Level C) in English language and in French and/ or Portuguese

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Closing date for applications is 19 October 2021 at 23:59

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

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.

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