Programme Policy Officer (CBT & Quality Assurance) SC8

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the 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.

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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).

This position is a National Officer role and a UN common VA and is based in Kabul.

The role: To provide support and oversight to CBT programme activities, ensuring that implementation is consistently compliant with corporate assurance measures, and ensuring constant readiness for internal and external audits

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.    Maintain all assurance measures and requirements, including updating risk registers, assurance plans, Area Offices spot checks and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
2.    Prepare accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
3.    Lead on the monthly internal Cash Working Group (including presentation preparation, meeting invite, etc.).
4.    Contribute to the preparation of CBT meetings internally and with external stakeholders. Represent AFCO CBT team in Cash Working groups and similar as required
5.    Lead on CFM tracking and follow-up with CBT Operations team.
6.    Document and analyze performance data of Financial Services Providers (FSP), and lead on annual corporate FSP performance evaluations. Keep track of the issues raised during distribution cycles across programme activities and provide quarterly analysis. 
7.    Provide support to Operations team, raising and following expenditure of Outline Agreements.
8.    Create and maintain a clear document tracking system in SharePoint (including consistent file naming conventions, folder structure, etc.) to ensure that documents are properly tracked and ready for internal/external audits and oversight missions.
9.    Support the capacity building of WFP staff, Cooperating Partners and Financial Service Providers to prepare for and respond to cash assistance needs while making sure all safeguarding controls are in place.
10.    Perform other duties as required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):
•    Strong preference for CBT implementation experience
•    Strong preference for risk management/assurance experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional two years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience: At least one (1) year of postgraduate professional experience in programme or risk management

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• WFP Work experience is desirable.
• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (e.g., emergency food assistance, resilience, etc.)
• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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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

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.