DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE19 August 2024-23:59-UTC+01:00 heure normale d’Afrique de l’Ouest (Douala)
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Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?
If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
Context
Programme Assistant-Cash Based Transfers (CBT) is to perform specialized and/or standardized processes and activities under programme implementation using the CBT modality. The incumbent will operate under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office .
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities relating to the CBT intervention modality, supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.Implement capacity-building initiatives that address the needs of WFP staff, cooperating partners, and national governments.Support monitoring and evaluation processes, establish various reports, analyze data and highlight trends/issues, catalyze learning and promote active dissemination of lessons learned in programming;Ensure the coordination of cash-based transfer activities with stakeholders in the sector, including the government, WFP’s cooperating partners, and other UN agencies, to promote the adoption of CBT as the preferred assistance modality for humanitarian and development interventions.Provide specialized project management support to CBT programs to ensure that different activities are carried out to meet established objectives and adhere to WFP policies and procedures.Provide technical support in the implementation of cash transfer activities benefiting beneficiaries in the East Region of Cameroon.Compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports relevant to support decision-making.Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.Assist in developing project and context specific monitoring plans that are risk-based and focus on measuring results.Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making. 12.Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.Can facilitate implementation of food assistance programmes under guidance using basic understanding of principles and good practices of programme design, implementation and monitoring.Review and provide comments to new projects and budget revisions during local project review committee meetings (LPRC) as appropriate to ensure that acceptable indicators are selected for the log-frames, that output and outcome, targets are appropriate, and that quality M&E systems are documented in programme documents;Review partners reports and provide technical feedback to enhance the quality of output and outcome reporting;Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing social protection activities.Act as a point of contact for resolution of general CBT modality queries. 18.Other as requiredQualifications & Experience Required
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.Experience: Minimum of 05years experience in a related field.Languages: Fluency (level C) in English and good working knowledge of FrenchKnowledge & Skills
Has contributed to implementation of programmes.Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.Ability to work under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple tasks in an autonomous manner.Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
