Programme Policy Officer (Deputy Head of Delivery) CSTI

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

21 August 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Under the immediate supervision of the Head of Delivery and the oversight of the Head of CBT & IDM, the Programme Policy Officer (CST I) – Deputy Head of Delivery.

This position is open to qualified international candidates. The candidates must be nationals of a country other than the country of assignment. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Oversee the review of CBT FLA proposals, monitor and conduct comprehensive analysis of CBT financial performance, and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies, procedures, and best practices to support resource analysis and resource optimization.
• Provide comprehensive analysis of fund and grant balances programmed for CBT, identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making by Activity Managers.
• Liaise and coordinate with Activity Managers and BPU to ensure close tracking of CBT, keeping track of grant timelines and donor requirements, and ensuring timely action on CBT processes, including programming, allocation, and utilization.
• Liaise and coordinate with Activity Managers to ensure efficient management of Programme resources, including Cooperating Partners’ transfer costs for CBT and IK.
• Manage CBT resources in line with donor conditions and restrictions. Coordinate the assignment of FRN for in-kind and POCB for CBT in SCOPE.
• Monitor, analyze, and provide the BPU and management with CBT pipeline data and monthly CBT resource status. Participate in the Programme/Supply Chain coordination meeting representing the Programme Unit.
• Review planned monthly distributions to ensure adequate resources are available before executing the Implementation Plans and allocate/assign funds and FRNs to approved distributions in line with donor conditionality before cycle creation.
• Ensure the recording of distribution data from SCOPE and COMET and prepare comprehensive reports to support the accuracy and efficiency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Review the use of POCBs and FRNs and coordinate transfer reconciliation at the end of every distribution cycle. Submit the reconciliation reports to the CBT (Transfer Coordination) Working Group before signing off by the Country Director.
• Coordinate with and support Activity Managers in their incremental responsibilities in fund management, distribution planning, and distribution reporting to ensure continued development and consistency in service delivery within the programme unit.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE:

Education: University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies or other field relevant to international development assistance.

Experience: At least three (3) years of postgraduate professional experience in development work; Programme management with managerial experience; previous work experience in resource management with WFP is an added advantage.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English

ARE YOU COMPETENT FOR THIS JOB? DO YOU HAVE:

• Strong analytical skills, ability to assess and take initiative; maturity of judgment, negotiation skills, oral and written communication skills, ability to manage personnel and work in a team. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, knowledge of standard WFP systems is an added advantage.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.