BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Programme Assistant for Cash Based Transfers (CBT) will work as part of the CBT/E-Transfers/DAS team within the Programme unit. At this level, job holders are responsible for the completion of a range of specialized and/or standardized processes and activities requiring interpretation of standard guidelines and practices.

The job holder will work in close collaboration with other WFP units involved in the implementation of WFP’s cash-based transfer programmes (various teams within Programme, Logistics, Finance, Information technology, Procurement, and others), with e-transfers focal points in WFP’s Field Office and Area Office, as well as with external partners

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

• Under the supervision of the CBT/DAS/ICT associate, coordinate the technical setup and the implementation of WFPs monthly cash-based transfers

through WFP’s internal platform (SCOPE) with CBT focal points in Area Office (AO) and Country Office (CO) units according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Support preparation of the monthly Distribution plan in liaison with Programme and Finance focal points in AO and coordinate with other CO units to

raise the related purchase requisitions and orders accordingly.

• Support as required the registration (beneficiary data collection) process by WFP’s cooperating partners (CPs), in coordination with the programme focal

points in AO. Conduct onsite monitoring visits when available to support the implementation and recommendations of improvements.

• Perform tasks pertaining to the AO CBT/Programme Assistant function during the approval process for the monthly CBT distribution in WFP’s internal

platform (SCOPE). These include identity (registrations, enrolments and data analysis) and transfers support (generation of assistance distribution lists,

reports and analytics) within the SOD matrix.

• Under the supervision of the Programme Policy Officer / Programme Associate support the deduplication process and data quality checks at the Area

Office level ensuring that the right people are reached with the right support in line with the SCOPE SOD matrix.

• Participate in field trips to technically support the implementation and monitoring of CBT programmes and train the CPs on using WFP's assistance

technologies as needed.

• Regularly consult with programme and activity focal points in AO to ensure AO has sufficient equipment, consumables to implement CBT programmes

as planned.

• Support through the Payment Instrument Tracking (PIT Area Office colleagues in coordinating the tracking of payment instruments (SCOPE Cards) to

include blank cards and printed cards. Consult with the AO and/or CO Logistics Retail team regarding the onboarding of new retailers.

• Update operational tracking sheets to track progress and identify gaps in the implementation of CBT programmes. Extract and compile data and support

analysis as well as the preparation of reports relevant to CBT programmes for internal clients (CBT team, activity managers, M&E, reporting/communications/donor relations)

• Draft the minutes and action points of the CBT operational meetings and support with tracking actions taken.

• Support and represent the AO in the cash working group meetings.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Education: Completion of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in degree in Social Sciences, International Development,

Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: At least five (5) years of relevant experience with a secondary school certificate OR University degree, (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum

of two (2) or more years of experience in CBT/IDM or related fields.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of WFP policies and procedures.

• Ability to improve service delivery and implementation.

• Skills in coordinating field-level monitoring.

• Strong excel and data analytics skills

• Proficiency in internal and external reporting.

• Ability to identify lessons learned and best practices.

• Willingness to perform additional tasks as needed.

• Experience gathering feedback from beneficiaries.

• Ability to conduct training sessions.

• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

• Experience liaising with stakeholders.

• Skills in identifying and mitigating risks.

• Ability to secure additional resources.

• Skills in supporting field teams.

How to apply

This position is open for qualified Somali National Candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP Somalia offers

female friendly spaces in the workplace

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

• External Applicants: Click Here

• Internal Applicants: Click Here

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal

opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.