DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

21 January 2025-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul)

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).

Job Description Summary:

Based in the Field Office, the Programme Assistant will work under the overall supervision of the Head of Field Office and under the direct supervision of the SCOPE lead in the Field Office. The incumbent will be supporting the field office in overall SCOPE operations including registrations, deduplication and transfers management

Job Description

Main activities are highlighted below:

The main responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist the SCOPE Lead in the Field Office to oversee beneficiary registrations across the provinces and ensure that registrations are progressing according to the plan
• Regularly check registrations data for data quality issues and follow-up with CPs for rectification
• Regularly extract the mobile import errors of registration data, analysez it and share it with CPs for corrective actions
• Update the registration tracker by adding new projects and updating it with registration and equipment data
• Regularly check SCOPE registration monitoring reports submitted by Third-Party Monitors for SCOPE related issues and timely follow it up with the CPs for corrections
• Support SCOPE field office team in deduplication by extracting duplicated identities and actioning it based on the deduplication SOP
• Support the SCOPE Field Office team in transfers management including setting up interventions, enrolments of recipients, SCOPECARD printing, and process of distribution cycle
• In coordination with Field office ICT, regularly provide SCOPE trainings to Cooperating Partners’ staff on SCOPE registrations, real-time biometric identification, data quality standards, redemptions, reconciliations, and other areas necessary for quality data collection
• Support the Programme associate in ensuring compliance at Field office level with WFP’s guide to personal data protection and privacy guide, Beneficiary identity management guide, and other relevant WFP policies
• Conduct field visits to ensure smooth SCOPE registrations and SCOPE based distributions
• Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: University degree in the fields of business administration, public administration, computer science or any other relevant field.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian response, identity management, information management, or any other relevant field · Experience in SCOPE registration and deduplication is an advantage · Demonstrated experience in project management, business management, and user support · Demonstrated experience of drafting project management documents, standard operating procedures, and project implementation plans.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Possession of combination of broad business skills coupled with familiarity with management
• information systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills Experience working in a United Nations agency,
• and preferably with WFP.
• Field experience in Afghanistan.
• Computer skills in Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, typing English/Pashto/Dari

Languages:

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

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