Programme Policy Officer-Inter-Agency Cash-Based Transfer Specialist
--Mogadishu--
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director Programme/Operations, and the technical supervision of the Head of Programme, the CBT team lead and the CWG Coordinator, the Programme Policy Officer-Inter-agency Cash Working Group Specialist will be responsible for the following,
❖ Strategy and Vision
- Promote and give guidance on the centrality of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) in the context of the humanitarian response, globally and in Somalia.
- Together with the other CWG co-chair, develop strategies in collaboration with CWG members to ensure that CVA best practices are systematically implemented and updated in the humanitarian response interventions.
- Support the increasing engagement of cash actors on safety nets.
- Promote linkages between humanitarian cash and social protection cash programming.
- Liaise with the WFP Programme/CBT Team to ensure a harmonized approach in cash programming.
❖ Technical Leadership and Capacity Building
- Co-Facilitate regular CWG meetings and provide technical support on cash-related issues discussed in the group. Hold regular meetings with WFP CBT team.
- Co-coordinate the analysis to support the determination of appropriate transfer values for both humanitarian and safety net program-ming.
- Provide technical leadership and support on CVA strategy, planning, and implementation to cash actors in Somalia.
- Co-Facilitate technical discussions and exchange between CWG members, Clusters, and other members of the humanitarian community as appropriate.
- Closely support the development and implementation of minimum standards and context- specific best practice guidance across cash actors, in collaboration with multiple sectors
- Arrange and/or facilitate capacity-building opportunities on CVA, such as internal exchange workshops and external trainings, for CWG members.
❖ Coordination and Representation
- Co-ordinate the work of the inter-agency CWG for Somalia as per the CWG TORs. Ensure smooth communication and information sharing in the CWG.
- Engage with new humanitarian partners for the cash-based response, respecting their existing mandates and program priorities.
- Ensure that cash reporting and coordination are done regularly and correctly.
- Nurture relationships with key sectors, which implement various forms of CVA. Build and manage collaborative partnerships with CWG partners.
- Nurture key relationships with donors.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Social Science, economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, development studies, Computer Science, or a field relevant to international development assistance.
Experience: At least five (5) years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in development projects/ emergency assistance coordination and implementation with managerial experience. Previous work on cash coordination is an added advantage.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second UN language is a plus.
Other Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience working in cash coordination. Experience in cluster coordination is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a culturally diverse team in a sensitive environment.
- Experience in identifying, developing, and managing and establishing innovative partnerships.
- Experience in organizing workshops with government agencies and partners at national and sub national levels.
- Proven professional experience in the related fields with ability to work independently on technical matters with minimum supervision.
- Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems.
- General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations, and procedures governing administration:
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English: ability to produce excellent quality document and reports and policy document.