Programme Policy Officer (Registration Coordinator) CST 2, Addis Ababa
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CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION
JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (Registration Coordinator)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant Level 2
UNIT/DIVISION: Programme, Cash-based Transfers
DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
DURATION: 11 Months
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.
BACKGROUND & PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
WFP Ethiopia, one of the largest and complex operations for WFP globally, is currently rolling out its five-year Country Strategic Plan (2020-2025). While the bulk of operations will continue to address the immediate short-term needs of refugees, internally displaced persons and other food-insecure and undernourished people, there will be a gradual expansion and intensification of resilience and livelihood diversification initiatives at the humanitarian–development–peace nexus. WFP will focus on the prevention of malnutrition, the building of resilience and the integration of nutrition concerns and gender equality throughout the portfolio.
WFP Ethiopia has integrated Cash-Based Transfers (CBT) programming in its humanitarian response and resilience building to offer more dignity and choice to targeted beneficiaries in the way they meet their essential needs on local markets, and to allow more flexibility in reaching food security and nutrition outcomes. CBT is implemented across four activities (relief food assistance, malnutrition prevention, refuges support and resilience building). In 2022, WFP Ethiopia transferred more than 26 million USD to 1.2 million beneficiaries. The purpose of this consultancy is to support WFP Ethiopia to digitally register beneficiaries of WFP’s food and cash assistance in several regions of Ethiopia.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Review WFP Ethiopia’s new Standard Operating Procedures on the targeting, digital registration and distribution exercises in full.
2. Develop a process flow for the project management of the registration exercise in the Tigray and Somali regions.
3. Coordinate with all internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of the registration exercise. Follow up on all steps of the registration process.
4. Submit a report on the status of the registration exercise to the Head of Cash-based Transfer team every day by close of business.
5. Develop a document that summarizes the elements of the registration exercise that could be shared with internal and/or external audiences.
6. Once a strong sense of the requirements of this role is obtained, develop a full Terms of Reference for the job which will be used to recruit an officer to fill this position for a longer term. Afterwards, support the WFP Ethiopia CO to recruit an officer to fill the long-term position.
7. Undertake other tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education: Advanced University degree, preferably in Information Systems, International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy or other fields, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience:
⦁ At least five (5) years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in private or public sector demonstrating high performance;
⦁ Solid understanding of CBT project management cycle, including experience with at least one phase: analysis & assessments, design, implementation, and/or M&E; and/or experience across the policy cycle, from agenda setting to formulation, adoption, implementation and evaluation of national policies;
⦁ Experience in food assistance and cash-based transfers programming: in the design, set-up, implementation, and evaluation of multiple delivery systems through different transfers modalities is an asset and highly valued
⦁ Experience in coordination with multiple stakeholders, including government counterparts, private sectors, civil society, and the humanitarian community,
⦁ Experience in humanitarian and hardship contexts is desirable, and;
Developed practical expertise in data analysis & management, data privacy & protection and digital transformation implementation through a project management cycle including the design, data collection and analysis and assessment.
Knowledge & Skills:
⦁ Good understanding of Project Cycle Management and its application;
⦁ Good understanding of basic principles guiding transfer modality selection and implementation;
⦁ Basic understanding of CBT programming and proven support in assessing, designing, implementing and monitoring (CBT) programmes is an advantage;
⦁ Basic knowledge of one or more cross cutting areas, such as protection, accountability to affected populations, gender and conflict-sensitive approaches– into programming is considered an asset;
⦁ Knowledge of one or more of the following thematic areas: resilience, livelihoods, food systems, human capital development, financial inclusion, nutrition, social protection, climate change adaptation is an asset;
⦁ Familiarity with capacity development and knowledge transfer models, concepts and principles;
⦁ Ability to communicate effectively and compellingly, orally and in writing and foster programmatic partnerships;
⦁ Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions;
⦁ Strong motivation to make a difference and to contribute to WFP’s mandate;
⦁ Proven effective cognitive abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills;
⦁ Innovative thinking
⦁ Learning agility and thirst for constant growth;
⦁ Openness and passion for new experiences and multicultural environments;
Have taken initiative when implementing programmes.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
July 30, 2023
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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
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