Programme Associate (Associé/e au Programme (cash based transfert))G6
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and prosperity through food assistance. WFP operates globally, assisting people recovering from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and personal development, striving to create high-performing teams committed to its mission.
Job Purpose
The Programme Associate (Cash Based Transfer) will support the direct supervision of the Programme Officer and technical supervision of the CBT unit. This role is crucial for the planning and implementation of WFP's cash-based transfer operations. Key responsibilities include contributing to operational plans, coordinating with partners for CBT distributions and asset creation activities, and ensuring timely processing of beneficiary feedback and complaints. The associate will also be responsible for verifying and entering distribution data into COMET, coordinating with the SCOPE team for effective system use, and maintaining beneficiary lists and databases. Furthermore, the role involves reviewing partner reports, monitoring market indicators, conducting field missions to assess activity quality, and providing technical support to cooperating partners to enhance their capacity and ensure compliance with agreements and budgets.
Responsibilities
The Programme Associate - CBT is responsible for the planning and implementation of operations, including developing operational plans, distribution schedules, and monitoring tools. This role involves coordinating with cooperating partners for the preparation and monitoring of Cash-Based Transfers (CBT), asset creation, and other programmatic activities. A key aspect is maintaining close collaboration with partners, ensuring timely feedback and complaint resolution from beneficiaries, and integrating this information into program adjustments and future designs. The associate will manage beneficiary data and systems, verifying the accuracy and completeness of CBT distribution data, and ensuring its timely entry into COMET. They will coordinate with the SCOPE team to guarantee effective system use, operational traceability, and audit compliance. Furthermore, the role entails monitoring partners and ensuring compliance by reviewing narrative and financial reports, verifying expenditure eligibility, and ensuring adherence to budgets and agreements. This includes contributing to the preparation, analysis, and monitoring of partner agreements, and providing continuous advisory support and capacity building to partners. Operational monitoring and analysis involve tracking market indicators, conducting field missions to assess activity quality, identify best practices and shortcomings, and formulating operational recommendations. Finally, the associate will participate in coordination meetings, draft concise minutes, and ensure follow-up on decisions, while also transmitting reliable information on planning, implementation, and results to the country office.
Work Experience
Requires a minimum of six years of professional experience in the humanitarian field, with at least three years specifically in food assistance, program management, nutrition, or education. A strong understanding of rural development, nutrition, education, and the humanitarian work environment is also necessary. Proficiency in relevant software and excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills are essential.
Skills
Program Planning and Implementation, Beneficiary and Data Management, Partner Monitoring and Compliance, Operational Monitoring and Analysis, Coordination and Communication, Rural Development, Nutrition, Education, Humanitarian Work Environment, Analysis and Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Working Under Pressure, Prioritization and Work Planning, Computer Proficiency (Word, Excel), Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Negotiation, and Advocacy