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
This job is open in Rwanda Country Office and the job holder will report to the Head of Programme Policy Unit. The job holder will operate with a high degree of independence, manage more junior staff to ensure that programme and policy objectives are achieved in full and will be involved in a wide variety of programme and policy activities and analytical work, some of which may be of a considerable complexity.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Within delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Technically support and coordinate Country Office (CO) Units and Field Offices (FOs) in the design, implementation and monitoring of Cash Based Transfers (CBT);
•Build CBT capacities of CO Units and FOs by enhancing CBT related knowledge, i.e., tools, methodologies, strategies;
•Ensure data is managed and updated with accuracy and timely manner;
•Plan the monthly cash transfers to ensure that the disbursements are made on time;
•Plan and coordinate the registration of eligible beneficiaries in collaboration with partners;
•Liaise with relevant CO Units to facilitate the internal processing of cash transfers to beneficiaries; - Promote best practices and harmonization of CBT implementation strategies within CO, ensuring decision taken are based on evidences;
•Carry out field missions to review CBT implementation and provide feedback and analysis to management for their informed decisions;
•Actively participate in the monitoring and evaluation of CBT in collaboration with Strategic Outcome (SO) teams, M&E and VAM team, Gender and Protection, FOs and others;
•Conduct a periodical review on CBT related Standard Operation Procedures, guidelines, and others;
•Participate in the management of CBT allocated funds, i.e., resource management discussions, cash reconciliation working group;
•Provide timely and quality input related to CBT, i.e., narrative, update, costing and budget, and analysis, for update, briefs, fact sheet, proposals, and reports;
•Promote and ensure coordination with stakeholders including organizing both internal and external CBT working group meetings on a regular basis and documenting the minutes of the meetings;
•Support and contribute to CBT related studies, assessments, and missions, from preparation to final reporting;
•Participate in and represent WFP at various fora including technical and field level coordination working groups as relevant;
•Perform other tasks as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance.
Experience:
At least three years of relevant professional experience in development. Experience in data analysis and management.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Kinyarwanda.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
| Capability Name | Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level |
| Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance | Displays ability to identify the main hunger problem at the national or subnational level to design and implement context-specific programmes that integrate complex analysis and the full range of food assistance tools. |
| Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher) | Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development. |
| Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.) | Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring. |
| Emergency Programming | Displays ability to translate understanding of programme principles in emergencies and protracted conflict situations into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches. |
| Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government | Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes. |
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge & Skills:
Technical Skills including operations, budget planning, performance review, project planning, task management and documentation. Knowledge of Cash Based Transfers. Courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint. Ability to adhere to timelines. Ability to deliver consistently high-quality results with speed despite stress and pressure. Spirit of initiative and capacity to work independently as well as being part of a team of people from different national and/or cultural background.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
• Has taken leadership of implementing programmes.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- This job is open to Rwandan Nationals only and selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical/ written test, and a panel interview.
- To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings.
- In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV and cover letter, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.
Deadline for application: 5 March 2020
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
TALENTED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY:
We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women.
