Oferta pracy "Programme Officer (Cash-Based Transfers) SSA8 in Chisinau, Moldova" - Молдова

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.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Current opening is based in Chisinau, Moldova. Ukrainian nationals with a permit to work in Moldova can be considered for a post.

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 lifetime. 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.

Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply to this position. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis gender, ethnicity, religion, political affialiation, or sexual orientation.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, working towards achieving a world with zero hunger. Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, WFP has started to set up operations in neighbouring countries to ensure food needs are met both inside and outside of Ukraine. WFP Moldova, following a request from the Government of Moldova and in coordination with UNHCR, provide cash assistance to the host community in Moldova.

The newly established WFP Moldova office is now seeking to fill the position CBT Officer to provide analytics and contributions to the CBT activities or/and contribute to field operations, following an effective and integrated CBT approach meeting the food assistance needs of beneficiaries in Moldova. This Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfers, CBT) position will be part of a team that will contribute to the CBT Cluster. The Officer will provide strategic leadership to WFP’s work in the cash and voucher sector, providing advisory support in the choice between different implementation modalities and representing WFP in conversations with partners and with the government. The Programme Policy Officer (CBT) will be the cash operations focal point for the country office and manage the CBT portfolio providing effective support to ensure programme delivery. WFP also has adopted a strategy to provide all assistance through WFP’s corporate beneficiary management and transfer system called SCOPE.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of CBT operations in line with the global WFP strategy and regional/functional strategies, policies and plans;
2. Support country context analyses and management of CBT operational networks, address operational challenges and obtain operational optimization;
3. Collaborate with WFP key CBT functions and other partners, agencies, NGOs, governments for an integrated approach to cash assistance and cross-functional operational alignment;
4. Ensure that FLAs and/or FSP agreements are strictly followed and implemented and maintain a day to day contact with partners to promote a smooth roll out of the agreed activities
5. Support beneficiaries selection, registration and verification processes by coordinating day-to- day registration activities and checks; act as focal point for any query from the field and organize logistics arrangements
6. Organize and perform beneficiary sensitization campaigns for a wider reach of people in need. Support the proper functioning of a CFM system; follow up on beneficiary complaints and provide timely and quality information to responsible manager;
7. Contribute to the delivery system set-up of CBT operations including: the set up of digital solutions; the collection of data for the creation and the review of payment lists; the issuance

   and distribution of payment instruments; the assurance of CBT distributions to the right people, the collection of distribution reports from CP/FSP for reconciliation; project related trainings for staff, CP/FSP and retailers, drafts of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and all other implementing activities as needed.

8. Liaise with SCOPE team and act as focal point to ensure preparation for the use of SCOPE platform, when needed.
9. Perform distribution and project monitoring activities through field visits, data checks and analysis; prepare performance reports and share with managers for review.
10. Document operational risks and contribute to risk management during distributions;
11. Ensure all CBT data is accurate and timely registered on corporate systems such as COMET, SCOPE, WINGs. Act as a focal point for any query on them;
12. Take responsibility for incorporating protection and gender in all areas of work, for inclusive, participatory and equitable programming that delivers gender equality results in food security and nutrition;
13. Undertake other assigned tasks, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Experience Knowledge & Skills:
• Humanitarian and Development related experience, minimum 3 years (desired).

• Knowledge of current thinking and developments in the field of cash programming and digital payment solutions.

• Understanding of intervention modalities, programme and project lifecycle tools, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation desirable.

• Understanding of humanitarian principles.

• Problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, conveying an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.

• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information.

• Learning agility, and appetite for exploring and experimenting with new ideas and approaches.

• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written outputs and ability to present.

• Ability to work independently in a timely and organised manner.

• Ability to work as part of a team, participating in open dialogues and valuing diverse opinions of others, regardless of gender, culture, background, experience, or country assignment.

• Has a deepened technical knowledge and understanding of cash programming, different payment solutions and strong experience with setting up digital payment solutions and recent innovation in the field.

• Direct experience working with Information Management Systems relevant to cash programming

• Strong understanding and experience contracting and working with financial service providers

• Experience at supervisory/leadership level implementing programmes and experience in provision of input into policy discussions and decisions.

Education:

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.

Languages:

National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s anguage, if different.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Type of Contract: SSA8

Unit/Division: Programme, CBT.

Duty Station (City, Country): Chisinau, Moldova.

Duration: 3 months (ASAP).

Deadline for application: 16 June 2022

Application link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=166227&company=C0000168410P