JOB TITLE: Programme Associate (Cash Based Transfer) SC6
JOB LOCATION: Damaturu, Yobe
Slot: 2 Openings
JOB DETAILS:
Organizational Context
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- These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). Job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or Head of Field Office.
- At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.
Job Purpose
- The Damaturu Sub office is seeking a Programme Associate (SC6) to perform specialized and/or standardized processes and activities under to the Food Assistance delivery portfolio.
- The incumbent will operate under the direct supervision of the National Officer overseeing Activity
Key Accountabilities (Not all-inclusive)
- Perform specialized processes and activities relating to the food assistance provision to vulnerable population, in line with wider programme policies and guidelines.
- With support from Activity 1 lead, research, set up and implement the cash and voucher based programme including operational arrangements.
- Provide Onsight support for implementation of cash and voucher intervention including operational issues, awareness raising on program objectives and procedures, interaction with Cooperating Partners.
- Ensure that voucher and cash programme remains compliant with all WFP policies and procedures,
- In cooperation with Activity 1 lead, recommend ways to refine the programme and thereby improve the service offered to beneficiaries and facilitate implementation by WFP,
- Identify lessons learnt and best practices established for use in further WFP cash & food programme interventions
- Provide project support for cash-based transfer following established emergency response targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
- Compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports relevant to the cash and voucher assistance to support planning and decision-making.
- Perform accurate, timely recording of data related to the implementation of cash and voucher assistance activities, following corporate emergency programming guidelines.
- Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing cash and voucher assistance activities with guidance from activity lead.
- Support communication and collaboration with internal emergency food assistance stakeholders with guidance from activity lead.
- Act as a point for documentation and resolution of complaints relating to cash and voucher assistance.
- Others as required.
Standard Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Completion of Secondary School Education. A post-secondary certificate in an area relevant to emergency programming/food assistance.
- Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English language. Understanding of Hausa or any other local language will be good.
Functional Capabilities
Capability Name – Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level:
- Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance – Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.
- Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers) – Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
- Broad Knowledge of Specialized Areas – Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes.
- Emergency Programming – Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.
- Strategic Policy Engagement w/Government – Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.
Desired Experiences for Entry into the Role:
- Has Supported voucher/cash assistance distribution planning and implementation.
- Familiarity with WFP monitoring and evaluation Processes.
- Has undertaken data analysis.
- Facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. supply chain, nutrition, VAM, protection etc.).
- Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
- Has observed or assisted with training, field support, report writing and documentation of meetings.
- Familiarity with WFP Food assistance processes, and respective targets – particularly SDG2 and SDG17 – and how the work of WFP can contribute to achieving them;
- Familiarity with WFP’s mandate, Country Strategic Planning process, intervention modalities, programme and project lifecycle tools, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation desirable.
- Basic understanding of technical and theoretical concepts pertinent to food assistance;
- Strong knowledge of key State and Local government contexts and issues;
- Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills;
- Ability to produce high-quality written outputs in the working language.
- Understanding of basic principles of stakeholder engagement with government and other counterparts at the national or local level.
- Appetite for exploring and experimenting with new ideas and approaches.
- 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.
- Moderate to proficient computer literacy.
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Terms and Conditions
- Only Nigerian nationals or holders of valid residence and work permits are eligible to apply for this position.
- Applications are to be submitted and received online and in English language only.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing is strictly prohibited. Canvassing of any sort will lead to automatic disqualification of the concerned applicant.
- The selected candidate will be employed on a service contract for a period of 12 months.
- WFP offers an attractive compensation package.
- WFP is committed to gender equality and parity and to diversity more generally, among employees across all grades, functions and contract modalities.
- WFP offers an attractive salary and other benefits, including health insurance.
- Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
- WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
Deadline: August 4, 2021
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