Programme Policy Officer (BIM) NOB

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    $18,613 - $28,846 / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    12 hours ago
  • Category:
    Programme and Project Management
  • Deadline:
    17/12/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 December 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Ndjamena)

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.

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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).

ABOUT CHAD COUNTRY OFFICE

The WFP Chad Country Office manages one of the largest and most dynamic operations, covering a wide programmatic portfolio ranging from a large-scale response to the Sudanese refugee crisis, to school based programmes, social protection, large-scale resilience programmes and smallholder market support, and capacity strengthening for national and local authorities

This position is based in N’djamena, Chad and reports to the Head of Programme Delivery.

THE ROLE

To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

The Beneficiary Identity Management (BIM) officer in coordination with the Programme Managers, Head of Units and in close collaboration with TEC Unit.

  • Ensure CO’s compliance with corporate Identity Management (IDM) principles, standards, and normative framework.
  • Work closely with the TEC team and the Programme teams to define business requirements and identify system solutions and digital innovations in line with the programmatic needs.
  • Lead the discussions with Programme teams, field offices and Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) to assess registration needs, advise on the most suitable approaches and systems and develop registration/verification plans.
  • Ensure trusted digital beneficiary deduplication systems and clear adjudication protocols are put in place and systematically used.
  • Ensure timely and accurate enrollment of all eligible beneficiaries in the SCOPE system.
  • Support data entry processes, including verification of supporting documents as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any technical or operational challenges in the enrollment process.
  • Oversee and ensure the timely printing of beneficiary cards post-enrollment.
  • Validate the quality and accuracy of printed cards to avoid errors (e.g., name mismatches, missing details).
  • Support the preparation and handover of printed cards to relevant distribution teams.
  • Consolidate data management across Programme and operations ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained, and data driven decision making is supported.
  • Provide technical advice and coordination support for data collection and data analysis to inform Programme design and implementation.
  • Update the IDM strategy for Chad to identify key priorities throughout the 2024-2028 Country Strategic Plan.
  • Coordinate with relevant external stakeholders and proactively engage in interagency discussions and efforts to harmonize IDM practices and approaches.
  • Ensure the Programme remains compliant with all WFP policies and procedures for responsible collection, processing, and management of beneficiary data.
  • In cooperation with stakeholders, recommend ways to refine the Programme to improve service delivery to beneficiaries and facilitate implementation by WFP.
  • Assist in the digitalization of other core processes around the delivery of Cash-Based Transfer (CBT)/food with a specific focus on improving assurances to ensure the right targeted vulnerable person receives the right entitlement at the right time.
  • Support with establishing and managing structures to raise issues and ask questions related to IDM solutions and operational support needs.
  • Ensure coordination of field-level monitoring of implementation, including outputs and outcomes.
  • Identify lessons learned and best practices for use in future WFP cash and food Programme interventions.
  • Other tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field (international relations, management, business administration, Information Technology, humanitarian assistance, political science or other field relevant to international development assistance, or bachelor’s degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:

  • At least 3 years or more years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian and/or development work with international organizations or equivalent private sector experiences.
  • Experience in emergency operations, food security programming, implementation and digital programming is an asset.

Language: Fluency (level C) in both French and English language.

MORE ABOUT YOU:

  • Good understanding of Project Management and its application.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to conceptualize and clearly synthesize information for non-expert audience.
  • Ability to work within tight timelines, under pressure, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to lead or facilitate consultations and coordinate the work of technical experts outside of a supervisory role.
  • Proactive attitude towards partnership.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • Commitment
  • Humanity
  • Inclusion

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements