Programme Policy Officer-Cash Based Transfers (CBT)

.

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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract Type : Fixed Term

Grade : NOA Number of post : 01 Contract Duration : 12 months (With possibilities of extension) Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh Nationality : Bangladeshi Monthly Net Salary : As per UN salary scale

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Head of CBT Unit, the staff member will provide technical support on all stages of 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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Ensure that cash-based transfers (CBT) and related processes within Cox’s Bazar Sub-Office are managed according to WFP corporate guidelines, standards and procedures.
2. Liaise with different WFP functional units (Activity units, Digital Solution and Innovations unit, Procurement, Finance, Administration, Logistics, ICT, and Security among others) to ensure the coordinated design and implementation of CBT operations.
3. Support in the end-to-end streamlining of processes related to SCOPE and Building Blocks (BB) while ensuring alignment with CBT activities across functions, and conformity with the wider programme policy and guidance.
4. Contribute to the preparation of accurate reporting on CBT programmes and activities that enable informed decision-making and consistency of information.
5. Compile monthly CBT statistics, and provide required data and figures extracted from CBT platforms (SCOPE/BB) and corporate Financial Service Providers (FSPs) platforms such as bKash Mobile Money Transfer Customer Payment Service (CPS) portal.
6. Provide effective support to other programme Activity Units in using SCOPE/BB and flag requests and issues raised by such units to strengthen planning and timely implementation of CBT programming.
7. Provide support in carrying out CBT-related feasibility studies and assessments including cost-efficiency and effectiveness analysis for CBT interventions.
8. Set up, reviewing, and monitor interventions and cycles for different activities in SCOPE/BB, processing beneficiary monthly cash entitlements in corporate FSP portal, documenting lessons learned, advantages and challenges.
9. Participate in WFP’s monthly internal CBT Working Group meetings and the external Transfers Working Group meetings and follow-up on actions points for CBT within set deadlines.
10. Undertake field missions to refugee camps to support respective Activity Units in CBT related tasks.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advance degree in Social Science, International Development, Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Statistics, or other fields relevant to international humanitarian/development assistance or First University degree with an additional relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector with at least 3 years of professional experience in the implementation of humanitarian cash-based transfers programmes.

• Experience in implementing and monitoring CBT programme activities in emergency and refugee settings will be an added advantage.
• Has gained experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Has gained experience designing and managing CBT operations.
• Strong experience in emergency response and with influx of refugees.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

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 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.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP provides life-saving assistance to more than 850,000 Rohingya refugees and over 300,000 most vulnerable households in the local communities. WFP implements a range of programmes including integrated food and nutrition assistance, school feeding activities, emergency preparedness, and tailored livelihoods programme to support the most vulnerable population.

For more on WFP Cox's Bazar World Humanitarian Day video 2021

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and partnership skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills both qualitative and quantitative.
• Proficient in the use of Ms excel or other analytic computer programmes.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Tuesday, 06 December 2022 (Midnight Bangladesh time)

Click ‘Apply’ link below to start the application process. Candidates are requested to create an account in WFP E-Recruitment system before applying.

Please also include your CV with a cover letter, highlighting your motivation and suitability for this vacancy, as part of an online application.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package including basic salary, and medical insurance.

Please visit https://www.wfp.org/countries/bangladesh to learn more about WFP’s operations in Bangladesh.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

.

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

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.