Programme Policy Officer (Head of Cash based Transfer) CST I, Cox’s Bazar
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Vacancy Announcement
WFP encourages female candidates and people 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
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Head of CBT) CST I, Cox’s Bazar
Grade: CST I
Type of contract: International Consultant
Duration: 11 Months
Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Vacancy Number: 826741
Date of Publication: 27 April 2023
Deadline of Application: 10 May 2023
This vacancy announcement is for International Professionals
Terms and Conditions: WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.
JOB PURPOSE
WFP has been supporting 1.4 million people in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: 860,000 Rohingya refugees and 540,000 host community Bangladeshi under the L2 emergency operation. As of September 2020, WFP Cox’s Bazar office has 330 staff with an annual budget of US$290 million. The General Food Assistance (GFA) programme, which covers 70% portfolio of the Cox’s Bazar operation, has shifted entirely from in-kind to e-voucher. WFP has launched several innovative projects with CBT and digital solutions, including Building Blocks, mobile money transfers through bKash, MoDa, attendance tracking solutions, etc. Outside of the GFA programme, WFP provides CBT assistance through Disaster Risk Resilience (DRR), Food for Assets (FFA), Self-Reliance, Nutrition, Site Management Engineering Project (SMEP), and Livelihoods programming in the host community. While the GFA programme has benefited from significant improvements in digitization, other programme pillars have room to improve in terms of digitization, CBT assurance processes, and reconciliation. The dedicated CBT team was established in early 2021 to provide critical technical support to all programme units.
The position will directly report to the Head of Programme.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Lead or provide support on all stages of the programme cycle including feasibility assessments (including market assessment), transfer modality selection, design (including MEB development and transfer value calculation), implementation, monitoring, oversight and assurance for cash-based transfer programmes in Cox’s Bazar.
1. Lead the CBT team, providing overall coordination oversight and capacity building.
2. Review the existing operational manuals and SOPs regarding CBT modality in Cox’s Bazar in alignment with WFP Business Process Model and RACI, including the COVID 19-adapted version, and ensure the manuals and SOPs to be implemented accordingly.
3. Promote introduction of CBT modality and conditionality management across the activities in Cox’s Bazar, including self-reliance, DRR, World Bank project, SMEP, livelihoods, and nutrition.
4. Lead business relationships with Financial Service Providers (FSPs) for Cox’s Bazar operations, especially livelihoods in host community and the other activities in the camps where possible.
5. Support the introduction of SCOPE for host community programming.
6. Refine business case for all WFP programme activities on data and digitalization requirements in view of beneficiary and transfer management for interventions using cash as a modality.
7. Produce CBT capacity strengthening training modules and materials for WFP staff and Cooperating Partners and invest in continuous training.
8. Participate in inter-agency coordination mechanisms such as transfer working group in Cox’s Bazar, inter-agency common cash system for Bangladesh as well as internal coordination on CBT with CO, RBB and HQ; and
9. Perform any other duties related to CBT.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Public Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international humanitarian/development assistance.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector, with at least 4 years in the design, implementation and evaluation of cash-based assistance programmes.
LANGUAGE : Fluency (level C) in English language, both written and oral, and excellent presentation skills.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Strong understanding of the theory and application of food security, livelihood and safety net programmes;
- Strong technical skills across design, delivery, and assurance of cash-based programmes
- Knowledge of issues related to international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance; as well as knowledge and understanding of UN’s role in development cooperation.
- Good understanding of UN or WFP policies and programming requirements with a working knowledge of project finance, costing, budgeting, and procurement.
- Experience in planning, design and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes with relevant work experience at the country or implementation level in developing countries.
- Knowledge of WFP procedures in setting up standard operating procedures with financial service providers would be desirable.
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.
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.
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.
Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:
It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected], cc’ing [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.
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ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, 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 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. The country strategic plan is aligned with the United Nations sustainable development cooperation framework for Bangladesh for 2022‒2026 and the eighth five-year plan (covering the period July 2020‒June 2025) of the Government of Bangladesh. It is informed by the recommendations of an independent evaluation of the country strategic plan for 2017–2021 and consultation with key stakeholders. It will contribute to Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17 through four strategic outcomes.
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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
10 May 2023
