Programme Policy Consultant (Cash Based Transfers), CST I

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT JRNO. 178093

POSITION TITLE: PROGRAMME POLICY CONSULTANT (CBT)

POSITION GRADE: CST 1

CONTRACT TYPE: REGULAR CONSULTANCY

CONTRACT DURATION: 11 MONTHS

DUTY STATION: JUBA

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP South Sudan Country Office (SSCO) is one of WFP's largest and most complex operations, covering activities spanning the spectrum of emergency response to development interventions. WFP SSCO aims at reaching more than five million people each year with emergency and recovery assistance. In all its programmes WFP seeks to employ the most efficient, effective, and appropriate transfer modalities, whether in-kind food, Cash-based transfers (CBT), or capacity development.

WFP is constantly looking for innovative solutions to address the root causes of food insecurity in South Sudan and to respond to the challenges of delivering assistance efficiently and effectively in the country. WFP SSCO provides CBT to close to 900,000 beneficiaries with an average of USD 4 million monthly. In areas where markets are functioning, or can be supported to effectively deliver cash assistance, WFP will scale-up its CBT interventions given the positive impacts it has on beneficiary empowerment and choice, diversification of diets, efficiencies, and local markets.

The Emergency Unit sits within Programme and is responsible for planning and coordination with Field Offices while liaising with relevant units in Country Office to deliver food assistance to refugees, displaced and vulnerable residents under its Strategic Outcome (SO) 1: Food-insecure people in crisis-affected areas have access to safe and nutritious food all year round. CBTs is one of the standard modes of assistance, and WFP is therefore looking for a Programme Policy Officer to manage CBTs in the Emergency Unit as part of mainstreaming CBTs as a response modality. The position reports to the Head of Emergency Unit and works in close collaboration with Innovation Unit as well as other different functional units. The Programme Policy Officer – CBT Emergency will be responsible for coordinating the monthly operational plans and supporting cash-based transfers for Activities. 1 and 2 through effective coordination with Field Offices and the CBT team in the Innovation Unit.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for coordinating the monthly operational plans and supporting cash-based transfers for Activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Contribute in updating and managing the Country Office Operational Plan for Activity 1 and 2 through interactions with relevant FOs and other technical teams in CO.
2. Coordinate with Field Offices (FOs), review and process their monthly CBT distribution requests.
3. Regularly update and share the monthly planned CBT distribution schedule for Activities 1 and 2.
4. Contribute towards the efforts of operationalizing cash-based transfers and SCOPE into Activity 1 and 2 programmes.
5. Support the review and processing of invoices from retailers and financial service providers in ITS for Activities 1 and 2 for reimbursement.
6. Support monthly fund reservation actions to support cash-based transfer distributions for Activities 1 and 2 beneficiaries.
7. Contribute regularly to funding and food ration analysis, and modality decisions.
8. Support the pilot of innovations and/or strategic programme models in Activities 1 and 2.
9. Support the preparation of CBT related monthly reports.
10. Contribute towards the review and revision of CBT internal processes and documents.
11. And any other duties that may be assigned

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Project Management, Business Administration or related areas, or a first university degree supplemented by additional years of relevant work experience.
Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity, preferably in international organizations, development agencies, or governmental organizations.

• Progressive professional work experience as a Programme Officer. Communication:
• Communicate effectively in writing to a varied and broad audience in a simple and concise manner.
• Good networking and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Capable of working in a high-pressure environment with sharp and frequent deadlines, managing many tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Projects a positive image and is ready to take on a wide range of tasks.
• Focuses on results for the client.
• Welcomes constructive feedback. Experience in Programme Beneficiary and Transfer Management via CBT and SCOPE.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name	Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance	Displays ability to identify the main hunger problem at the national or subnational level to design and implement context-specific programmes that integrate complex analysis and the full range of food assistance tools.
Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher)	Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development.
Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.)	Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring.
Emergency Programming	Displays ability to translate understanding of programme principles in emergencies and protracted conflict situations into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches.
Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government	Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
• Has taken leadership of implementing programmes.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15th November 2022

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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