Programme Assistant (Enrollment & Compliance) – SC5, Islamabad

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WFP encourages female candidates and persons with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Assistant (Enrollment & Compliance)

Grade: SC-5

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Islamabad

Vacancy Number: 179005

Date of Publication: 22 December 2022

Deadline of Application: 4 January 2023

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals only.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus medical insurance (relevant links).

*Remote work may be possible depending upon the operational requirements of the Programme.

Requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the personal circumstances of the requestor given the operational situation.

JOB PURPOSE

The Programme Assistant (Enrolment & Compliance) will be responsible to support the Programme Associate-E&C in managing the implementation of enrollment and compliance processes for the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme-Nashunoma, whilst ensuring that all the logistical requirements are fulfilled, and activities are implemented as per the operations manual.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
2. Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.
4. Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines.
5. Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
6. Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
7. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.
8. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Facilitate Programme Associate-E&C for enrollment and compliance of the eligible beneficiaries as per protocols in project areas
2. Coordinate with BISP MIS team for the potential beneficiaries’ lists for onward sharing with field offices and ensure the work plan with targets at district level for effective implementation of enrollment and compliance processes;
3. Ensure that FCs are following the program protocols during enrolment and compliance as per operational Manual.
4. Ensure an effective and timely program’s implementation, particularly enrolment and compliance in line with the Operations Manual and guidelines;
5. Ensure that the required set up of enrolment and compliance processes at Facilitation centers are followed
6. Identify the program needs in terms of logistics and administration of the enrolment and compliance processes in the field and coordinate with relevant entities to ensure the placement of related support;
7. Coordinate and supervise activities related to the enrolment and compliance verification process, data verification and required analysis, and follow up with Field offices on data related discrepancies and corrections.
8. Supervise and guide the field staff on enrolment and compliance processes to ensure correct entries as per protocols.
9. Prepare periodic reports on the progress of enrolment and compliance in the field and recommend the areas of improvement based on lessons learned.
10. Ensure timely response to all queries raised by the field staff related to Android Application and coordination with Programme Associate-E&C.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education: Master’s degree in Computer Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Public/Business Administration, or equivalent

Experience: Minimum experience of 5 years in public and/or private sector with provincial/national/international organization(s) demonstrating evidence of operations / implementation of projects at field level.

• Experience of working with Government on secondment or in close collaboration for programme implementation will be an asset

Knowledge and Skills:

• Should have excellent command on MS office, analysis, trending, data reporting etc;
• Should have worked in the urban-rural districts/have knowledge of the geography and have travelled to the remote areas of the country
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, multi-tier team environment; and Good communication, people management, and writing skills

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.

This email is only to be used for any accessibility requirement in terms of application and not for sending the application itself.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job will be based in CO Islamabad. The Programme Assistant (Enrolment & Compliance) will report to the Project Manager through Programme Associate-E&C PMU.

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 

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.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

Leading by example with integrity,

Driving results and delivering on commitments,

Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,

Applying strategic thinking,

Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name	Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance	Can facilitate implementation of food assistance programmes under guidance using basic understanding of principles and good practices of programme design, implementation and monitoring.
Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers)	Demonstrates ability to facilitate, under guidance, food assistance programme implementation that deploys full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
Knowledge of Specialized Areas	Understands basic technical concepts and data andtheir relevance to food assistance programmes.
Emergency Programming	Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.
Strategic Policy Engagement w/Govt	Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.

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