DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

11 October 202423:59GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Maput

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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 announcemen.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

Mozambique, with an estimated population of 8 million people, is classified as a lowincome, fooddeficit country, ranked 180 out of 188 countries on the Human Development Index and one of the most disasterprone countries in the world. The regularity of these events perpetuates a cycle of vulnerability and emphasize the need for adequate disaster preparedness, prevention, and management.
The overall objective of WFP in Mozambique is to support the government in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2 – End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agricultur. Based on national development priorities, WFP Country Strategic Plan (CS20222026 aims to support emergency response as well as longterm recovery and resilience and contribute to addressing the underlying causes of food insecurity and malnutrition in Mozambique. In line with its corporate strategy, WFP Mozambique strives to meet the needs of the most vulnerable populations by providing direct assistance through inkind food, cash, vouchers, or a combination of all three. WFP Cashbased Transfers (CBportfolio is growing steadily as CBT is becoming the modality of choice to respond to slowonset and suddenonset emergencies as well as to assist beneficiaries involved in resiliencebuilding initiatives.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of CBT, the incumbent is expected to perform specialized programmerelated processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance through cashbased transfers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not allinclusive, nor exhaustiv:

Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities related to CBT, including support on drafting and revision of distribution plans, review of beneficiary payment lists and upload of beneficiary payment files to instruct transactions on WFP’s mobile money platform, CBT reconciliation, etc.
Provide project management support following established targets. For instance, by coordinating with other functional units and teams at field level to ensure timely preparations and implementation of CBT programmes.
Compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g., monthly country briefs, donor reports, government reports, etc.) in order to support operational decisionmaking.
Perform accurate, timely recording of data in WFP’s systems (e.g., COMEfollowing corporate standards and guidelines.
Work closely with the programme business support assistants to ensure timely review and verification of FLA claims and other CPs’ reports.
Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.

Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.
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.
Perform other related duties as required.

OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS:

• Good coordination skills and team player attitude.
• Proactive attitude and problemsolving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A postsecondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Experience: At least 5 Years of related job experience.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e., Supply Chain, nutrition, RAM, etc.).
• Has contributed to implementation of CBT operations.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Type of contract: FixedTerm, G5

Duty Station: Maputo

Duration: 12 months (renewabl

This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only.

Femalequalified candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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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 global.inclusion@wfp.org. 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 applicabl.
• 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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• 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.

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