Programme Assistant ( Beneficiary Database) SC5, Multiple Duty Stations

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    6 hours ago
  • Category:
    Information and Communication Technology, Project Management
  • Deadline:
    03/10/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

3 October 2024-23:59-GMT+05:00 Tajikistan Time (Dushanbe)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

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).

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office, the incumbent will support on implementation mechanisms, customisation of the SCOPE system and implement SCOPE system for the beneficiary management. Specifically, the incumbent is expected to perform the following specific duties and responsibilities:

1. Support cooperating partners in identifying beneficiaries using targeting strategies and guidelines.

2. Develop training and capacity development materials for partners and staff on how to use the SCOPE system efficiently.

3. Provide trainings to cooperating partners for efficiently using SCOPE, including hands on demonstrations

4. Support WFP staff in beneficiary verification, including spot checks and beneficiary verification in SCOPE.

5. Oversee the overall progress of cash-based transfers, including follow-up with staff involved in the transfer process.

6. Collaborate with cooperating partners in collecting KYC files for opening bank accounts for beneficiaries and follow up with financial service providers.

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7. Facilitate quick troubleshooting for cooperating partners using the SCOPE system.

8. Develop templates and tools for collecting data not collected in SCOPE for donor reporting purposes and mobilize cooperating partners to collect this data.

9. Prepare periodic reports and updates on beneficiary data as required by management.

10. Provide strategic recommendations to the WFP management for improving the efficient use of SCOPE and scaling up SCOPE operations.

11. Name of role in SCOPE: Enroller, Registrar, Mobile Import ERD, Mobile user. 12. Other tasks as requested by the Head of Field Office.

DELIVERABLES:

1. Operational guideline, system, and equipment ready for using SCOPE.

2. Training materials developed and WFP staffs and cooperating partners trained on using SCOPE.

3. All the trouble shooting regarding SCOPE and cash-based transfers handled with utmost integrity and professionalism.

4. Updated beneficiary data provided for management and reporting on time and quality.

5. Medium and long term strategy for strengthening SCOPE capacity in country office.

Education:

Bachelors in business administration, mathematics, computer science, statistics or other relevant field is desirable.

Experience:

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At least 5 years of experience in database management, including experience of online database platforms for beneficiary database management in humanitarian or development projects.

Languages:

Required fluency in oral and written English and Tajik or Russian.

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 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.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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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 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.

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.