Exciting Programme Associate (Fresh Food Voucher) Role

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is found in Country Offices (COs). The job holder typically reports to a Nutrition Officer. At this level, job holders are expected to:

• Demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries.
• Use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems.
• Manage resources and coach, and coordinate support staff.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities within the nutrition programme’s cash-based transfer interventions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Manage the cash-based transfers (both cash and voucher) operational aspects for the nutrition programme.
• Facilitate regular price assessments to inform the setting of the value of the cash-based transfers.
• Revise ration plans with the programme team based on prevailing prices.
• Track available budgets and work on targeting and planning for project implementation.
• Ensure funds availability and facilitate the processing of the transfers.
• Organize and facilitate retailer assessments and capacity building.
• Contribute to engaging financial service providers to support cash-based transfers.
• Prepare contingency plans for paper voucher utilization.
• Support with any troubleshooting.
• Monthly reconciliation of beneficiary numbers, cash/vouchers provided, and incurred costs.
• Provide regular trainings to partners and relevant staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education

Completion of secondary school education. A BA degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or a related field is an added advantage.

Experience

At least 6 years of professional work experience in a humanitarian organization, with expertise in:

• Market assessments
• Cash-based transfer programming
• Information technology
• M&E

Knowledge & Skills

Candidate should have:

• Experience working with technical teams (i.e., nutrition, VAM, CBT, etc.)
• Contributed to the implementation of programmes
• Familiarity with government policies on nutrition, social protection, and cash programming
• Knowledge of WFP work is desirable

Languages

Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Amharic.

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Employment Decisions

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• Sexual exploitation and abuse
• All forms of discrimination
• Any kind of harassment
• Sexual harassment
• Abuse of authority

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.

Skills Required:

• Agricultural / Studies
• Economics / Statistics
• Environmental / Natural / Resource
• Health / Medical
• Political / Science / Ir
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development