UN - World Food Programme Programme Programme Policy Officer - Transfers Management Jobs in Kenya

Organizational Background

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.

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include relief assistance, safety-net support including school feeding, nutrition programmes and livelihood support through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers and capacity strengthening.

This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Transfers Management Team leader, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

•Provide effective support to Area Offices to strengthen planning and timely implementation of both Cash Based Transfer (CBT) and In-kind programming through SCOPE;

•Assist in reviewing and supervising interventions in SCOPE, document lessons learned; and follow up with Area Offices as required;

•Assist to ensure that cash-based transfers (CBT) and related processes within Somalia Country Office are implemented according to WFP corporate guidelines, standards and procedures;

•Collaborate with different WFP functional units to ensure coordinated design and implementation of cash, voucher and in-kind food transfers by ensuring all vital sectoral assessments are done;

•Assist in establishing and refining Standard Operating Procedures and internal controls related to SCOPE and Cash Based Transfer (CBT) programming;

•Liaise with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit and Communication focal points, analyse feedback from beneficiaries, and provide appropriate responses for any SCOPE related issues;

•Contribute to the preparation of accurate reporting on

transfers through SCOPE to ensure informed decision making;

•Review all Cooperating Partner proposals for Cash Based Transfer (CBT) and SCOPE related issues and provide feedback to Cooperating Partner Committee;

•Participate in WFP’s internal Cash Based Transfer (CBT) Working Group meetings and follow-up action points;

•Undertake field missions to assist Area Offices in Cash Based Transfer (CBT) and SCOPE related activities;

•Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification

Education

Advanced University degree in economics, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, or development studies or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience

At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in cash-based transfer programming and technology solutions for humanitarian programming.

Language

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

Knowledge & Skills

•Knowledge and experience in delivery of cash-based interventions;

•Ability to write quality reports and policy documents;

•Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;

•Experience in collaborating across functional units and externally with cooperating partner entities;

•Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems;

•General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing area of work.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN - World Food Programme Programme Programme Policy Officer - Transfers Management Jobs in Kenya

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