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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the National programme officer, head of programme and the overall supervision of the Head of area office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate the technical setup and the implementation of WFPs monthly cash-based transfers through WFP’s internal platform (SCOPE) with CBT focal points in Field Office (FO), 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 focal points in FOs 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 FO and/or AO.

• Perform tasks pertaining to the FO & 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.

• 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 FO to ensure FO have sufficient equipment, consumables to implement CBT programmes as planned.

• Support Finance colleagues in coordinating the distribution of payment instruments to FOs and in tracking the remaining stock of blank cards as well as undistributed payment instruments.

• 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)

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

• Perform other related duties as required.

Education:  Completion of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) 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: Fluent knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relations with counterparts, government officials, including NGO partners, other UN agencies, and private businesses; Ability to plan and organize work, resourcefulness, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working with various implementing partners (NGOs, UN agencies, government counterparts);

• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English. Report writing skills.

• Training and/or experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems.

• Knowledge and experience in WFP interventions in Somalia is an added advantage.

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP Somalia offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

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