DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

29 May 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Juba)

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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.


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).

JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer - Cash Based Transfers

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular International Consultant (Level 2)

UNIT/DIVISION: Programme – CBT/IDM Unit

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Juba, South Sudan

DURATION: 11 Months (renewable subject to performance and funding availability)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

WFP’s Programme in South Sudan provides the life saving and resilience programming to support the most affected people. In all its programmes WFP seeks to employ the most efficient, effective, and appropriate transfer modalities, whether through in-kind food, Cash Based Transfers (CBT), or capacity strengthening. WFP is constantly looking for innovation solutions to address the root causes of food insecurity in South Sudan, and to respond to the challenges of delivering assistance efficiently and effectively in the country. In 2025, WFP South Sudan distributed USD 65 million to 1,8 million people through cash-based transfers enabling affected people to meet their needs from the local markets. The organization aims at making CBT a solid programmatic instrument beyond a simple transfer modality.

The incumbent for this position is needed to support the advancement of the Country Office vision around CBT. 60% of time in this position will support WFP operations and strategic vision for CBT and 40% of time will be spent on the National Cash Working Group as the programmatic co-chair.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide advice and support the Field Offices on issues related to Cash Based Transfers to clarify ambiguities and ensure that the delivery of the assistance is consistent with WFP policies.
  • Drive the strategic use of SCOPE (WFP’s beneficiary information and transfer management platform) and Identity & Digital Management (IDM) systems to strengthen beneficiary lifecycle management, data quality, interoperability, and scalability of cash assistance across programmes and partners.
  • Promote system interoperability and alignment between SCOPE, partner platforms, and inter‑agency cash delivery systems to support harmonized targeting, registration, verification, and payment processes where feasible.
  • Contribute to the development of a medium‑ to long‑term country vision for digital delivery of assistance, including the use of common registries, shared delivery mechanisms, and data‑driven service provision.
  • Advise CO management on strategic trade‑offs related to CBT delivery models, including cost‑efficiency, risk, access, inclusion, and fiduciary considerations, with a strong focus on digital and system‑based solutions.
  • Advise and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partners to design and deliver effective Cash or vouchers assistance programmes.
  • Promote evidence-based decision making within CBT programming through clear documentation and decision documents for CO Management
  • Facilitate strategic and operational discussions between members of the National Cash Working Group and support sub-national CWGs or technical Task Teams.
  • Engage diverse international, local and national actors and ensure discussions can be held in productive and constructive manner to progress the agenda of the National Cash Working Group.
  • Support multiple/ diverse approaches, respecting CWG members’ mandates and capacities.
  • Promote and advocate for coherent, comprehensive and/or harmonized approaches like common mechanisms, joint, collaborative or complementary approaches.
  • Facilitate the development of standard and easy-to-use tools and guidance
  • Liaise with clusters/ sector working groups to ensure complementarity and avoid overlaps between sector cash assistance and multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA).
  • Promote coverage of cash assistance through information sharing and gap analysis.
  • Enable a community of practices to document evidence-based practices and lessons learned.
  • Compile evidence to inform interventions and contribute to regional/ global learning
  • Travel to field offices as required to support operational needs

Corporate competencies

  • Demonstrate integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of WFP
  • Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  • Treat all people fairly and without favoritism.

Functional Capabilities

  • Demonstrate technical understanding of operational cash issues, challenges and concerns.
  • Ability to formulate and maintain strong relationships and develop networks with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Support the implementation of identified strategy to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further organizational aim.
  • Facilitate and contribute to open verbal or written communication with stakeholders as required to convey tailored messages.
  • Engages in mutually informative discussions with partners and donors. Show good understanding of the interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP operates to formulate recommendations to management which will inform decision marking.
  • Demonstrates the ability to engage large teams in a complex environment including day-to-day management of staff.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or other relevant to international development and cash-based transfer assistance or an undergraduate degree with additional years of professional relevant experience.

Experience:

  • For holders of a master’s degree, a minimum of five years of postgraduate professional experience in designing and implementing cash-based transfer programmes in humanitarian or development contexts in partnership with government counterparts, private sector, NGO and civil society.  For holders of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of seven years.
  • At least three years of field-based experience is required.
  • Experience working in emergency operations and/or hardship duty station is considered as an asset.
  • Familiarity with financial/payment systems supporting cash-based transfers is desirable

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Previous experience in coordinating multi-sectorial groups comprises of a variety of stakeholders in humanitarian or development sector is mandatory.
  • In-depth knowledge of country context and particular humanitarian response.
  • Ability to respectfully engage, broker and/ or facilitate conflict resolution between multiple actors with different approaches, mandates, experiences, backgrounds, nationalities, cultures, sectors, interests and seniority levels with diverging views and opinions.
  • Ability to remain impartial, uphold humanitarian principles, maintain integrity and avoid pursuing organizational or personal agendas when coordinating/facilitating discussions.
  •  proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook

Language:

Fluency in English language required, intermediate knowledge of a second official UN language will be added value.

Remark: The recruitment / VA will also serve as a roster for the same or lower grade level, possible placement in different duty stations, in case of future operational need.

Female candidates are highly encouraged

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

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

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

  • All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

  • At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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