Programme Policy Officer - cash-based transfers (Fixed-Term NOB), WFP Regional Office in Cairo

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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.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Bureau Cairo (RBC) oversees a vast area with some of the most critical humanitarian emergencies of our times. Over the past years, the cumulative effects of the crises in the region resulted in a sharp increase in WFP’s regional response requirements. Where markets and the financial sector are functioning, cash transfers can be an effective path to achieving food security and nutrition outcomes. The World Food Programme (WFP) uses cash transfers to empower people with a choice to address their essential needs in local markets, while also helping to boost these markets. The position of the National Programme Policy Office (CBT) will contribute to building the national institutional capacity in the regional bureau and will ensure coherent and continuous support to Country Offices (COs) in the region. Additionally, as part of the revised Business Model, this function will support the humanitarian-development nexus through the social protection enhancements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Contribute towards the development of the projects in the countries of the region using cash-based transfer modalities, plans, and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. 2. Provide project management support to cash-based interventions in the region, consistent with WFP standards and procedures. 3. Support CBT Preparedness Measures in the RBC COs, in line with the CBT Business Process Model, covering the structures, assessments, and agreements with key partners. 4. Work with the other CBT functions to undertake CBT Assurance exercises ensuring the right persons get the right assistance at the right time. 5. Support the linkages of CBT and Social Protection as part of the humanitarian nexus through the application of CBT expertise into national systems. 6. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. 7. Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration and mainstreaming of CBT in the wider programmatic activities. 8. Support the development of strategic partnerships with other UN Agencies, including UNHCR, UNICEF, FAO, OCHA, and UN Women including initiatives to increase sharing of information and experiences, carry out joint assessments and feasibility studies, produce joint guidelines, implement joint projects where appropriate, seek new opportunities for collaboration. 9. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners, and the national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs using CBT as appropriate. 10. Contribute to advocacy, information, and communication on cash and voucher-related issues, including supporting the development of briefings and training, as well as standard corporate reports. 11. Perform other related tasks as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Advanced University degree in International Development, Economics, Business Administration, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or another field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Experience: • Experience in cash transfer-based programs • Experience in food assistance programming • Working experience in emergency, recovery and development contexts, including IDP and refugee contexts is considered an advantage • Experience in policy engagements, in CBT, or another related area such as essential needs or food security.

Knowledge & Skills: • Strong understanding of key concepts related to cash transfer-based programs • Good knowledge of food assistance programming • Strong computer literacy including word, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Outlook, Skype • Previous attendance at recognized training(s) in cash-based transfers is an advantage.

Languages:

Fluency in both written and spoken English (level C) and Arabic.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Strong understanding of key concepts related to cash and voucher programming
• Good knowledge of food assistance programming
• Strong computer literacy including word, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
• Previous attendance at recognized training(s) in cash-based transfers is an advantage.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

Compensation Data

WFP offers a competitive compensation package including: - Attractive salary in accordance with industry standards - Attractive pension plan - Child allowance - Language allowance (subject to passing language assessment) - Medical coverage for staff and dependents - Variety of leave entitlements, incl. 30 days annual leave/year, maternity/paternity leave, and special leave arrangements.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

- JOB TITLE: CASH-BASED TRANSFER PROGRAMME POLICY OFFICER - TYPE & LEVEL OF CONTRACT: FIXED TERM / NOB - DURATION & START DATE: 1 YEAR - RENEWABLE - UNIT/DIVISION: CASH-BASED TRANSFER CROSS-FUNCTIONAL - DUTY STATION (CITY, COUNTRY): REGIONAL BUREAU IN CAIRO (RBC), CAIRO, EGYPT - REPORTS TO: CASH-BASED TRANSFER PROGRAMME ADVISOR

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application no later than Saturday, 14 May 2022.

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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.

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.