Programme Policy Officer (Cash-based Transfers)-International Consultant
Support the roll-out of mobile money and financial inclusion initiatives.
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Overview
Support the roll-out of mobile money and financial inclusion initiatives.
You have:
- University Degree in Economics, Business Administration and/or Development Studies
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with WFP CBT programming, Digital Payments and/or Financial Inclusion
- Demonstrated field-based technical experience in CBT
- Working knowledge (proficiency/Level C) of English, other UN language is a plus
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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.
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Jordan currently hosts over 1.3 million Syrian refugees, half of them being registered with UNHCR. In response to this large number of refugees, WFP currently provides food assistance through Cash-based Transfers (CBT) to up to 500,000 UNHCR-registered Syrian refugees in Jordan. Continuous efforts are underway to strengthen and modernize the existing CBT programming of WFP in Jordan. In this sense, digitizing WFP’s cash assistance with a focus on operational efficiency and financial inclusion is a key priority for the Jordan country office (CO).
JOB PURPOSE
The Jordan CO is looking for a CBT Programme Policy Officer who is expected to: - Support the ongoing roll-out of mobile money as a new technology for the delivery of cash assistance in 2022-2023 across the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) activities. - Act as focal point for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) initiative on digital financial inclusion and women economic empowerment in Jordan, as well as supporting any other financial inclusion in Jordan CO - Lead on evidence-generating programming related to Jordan CO’s ongoing financial inclusion initiatives
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1.Support all activities related to the ongoing roll-out of mobile money, including beneficiary sensitization sessions, link to Jordan CO’s livelihood, general food assistance (GFA) and school feeding activities, and extension to OneCard Platform users. 2. Act as focal point for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation initiative on digital financial inclusion and women economic empowerment. 3. Support the Financial Inclusion Working Group with UNHCR focusing on the financial inclusion of refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in Jordan. 4. Support the Cash-in-Camps initiative with UNHCR and UNICEF focusing on the roll-out of new cash-based digital payment technologies in refugee camps. 5. Lead on the production of evidence and advocacy material related to Jordan CO’s ongoing financial inclusion initiatives, in collaboration with Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), GIZ, BMGF, UNHCR or any other relevant partner. 6. Provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Unit in overall strategy definition and unit management, including – when needed – team coordination, analysis for CBT internal exercises and external presentations, engagement with external partners.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: • Support or lead any activity related to Jordan’s ongoing mobile money roll-out, including infosessions delivery, extension to OneCard Platform users and integration of gender initiatives to be defined under the BMGF initiative. • Act as focal point, support and regularly report to Jordan CO management on progress under the BMGF initiative, Cash-in-Camps, the Financial Inclusion Working or any other relevant initiative; • Lead on the production of evidence and advocacy material related to Jordan CO’s ongoing financial inclusion initiatives, in collaboration with Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), GIZ, BMGF, UNHCR or any other relevant partner
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: University Degree in Economics, Business Administration and/or Development Studies
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with WFP CBT programming, Digital Payments and/or Financial Inclusion
Knowledge & Skills: Demonstrated field-based technical experience in CBT (required).
Languages: Working knowledge (proficiency/Level C) of English, other UN language is a plus
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Applications must be submitted online through WFP e-Recruitment System
- Internal WFP staff can access the VA through the internal WFP CAREER page via the link: http://newgo.wfp.org/services/e-recruitment
- External applicants are kindly requested to follow the link: http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings
Make sure that you answer all mandatory questions accurately and to attach your updated CV in English.
- Join WFP to be part of saving lives and changing lives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4rFCbNDXiw&feature=youtu.behttp://ar.wfp.org/videos/recruitment-video-ar
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
25 April 2022
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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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with cash-based transfer programming? | This question assesses your direct experience and expertise in the relevant area. | Detail specific roles you've had in cash-based transfer projects and the outcomes. |
| How have you implemented digital financial solutions in your previous roles? | The interviewer wants to know your practical experience with digital payments. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in a financial inclusion project and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your view, what is the importance of mobile money in humanitarian contexts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you coordinate with multiple stakeholders to promote financial inclusion? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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