Project Coordinator & Technical Lead - Financial Inclusion (CST II)
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP operates in diverse and challenging environments, providing food assistance and implementing innovative solutions. The organization values integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion, fostering a skilled and high-performing workforce committed to its mission.
Job Purpose
The Project Coordinator & Technical Lead will provide critical end-to-end technical leadership and coordination for WFP's Component C of the Yemen Dairy Agribusiness Project. This involves ensuring project readiness and operational oversight from design through implementation, focusing on facilitating access to financial services and building financial capability for dairy producers and MSMEs. The role requires leading WFP's engagement with key partners like the World Bank, IFC, and FAO, translating project documentation into operational systems, and managing partnerships. The coordinator will oversee the design and setup of financial inclusion mechanisms, including a Partial Portfolio Credit Guarantee, and ensure alignment with project objectives, fiduciary standards, and safeguards. This position is crucial for anchoring WFP Yemen's expertise in financial inclusion and private sector engagement within fragile contexts, contributing to the project's success and WFP's strategic positioning.
Responsibilities
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and stability through food assistance. WFP champions diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. The organization offers a multicultural and inclusive work environment, investing in employee development through training, coaching, and mentorship. A career at WFP provides opportunities for global impact, working with passionate colleagues to deliver humanitarian aid to millions. WFP is recognized for its commitment to its mission, as evidenced by its Nobel Peace Prize award. The organization seeks to attract skilled, high-performing teams who embody its values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. WFP offers an attractive compensation package and encourages personal and professional growth through various programs and internal mobility. The organization is committed to a safe and equitable workplace, free from discrimination and harassment, and conducts thorough background checks for all selected candidates.
Work Experience
Requires at least 5 years of professional experience in financial inclusion, business/financial skills development, digital payments, and credit guarantee mechanisms. Experience with designing World Bank operations, supporting large-scale project setup, and leading cross-functional teams is essential. Prior work in fragile/conflict-affected settings and managing delivery risks is also necessary, along with strong drafting skills for complex environments.
Skills
Financial Inclusion, Business Development, Financial Skills Development, Digital Payments, Credit Guarantee Mechanisms, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Private Sector Engagement, Agribusiness Finance, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Arabic Language Skills