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JOB TITLE: Senior Programme Associate (Cash-Based Transfer -CBT)
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term G7
UNIT/DIVISION: Programme - CBT/IDM
DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
DURATION: 12 Month
The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps communities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
Click the link to learn more about WFP in Ethiopia: WFP Ethiopia Employee Value Proposition.pdf
The post is based in Addis Ababa; under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfers) and the overall supervision of the Head of Cash Based Transfers and Identity Management
The incumbent will be responsible for the accountabilities and specific job requirements outlined hereunder. To provide effective coordination and specialized support to a full range of policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.The position is located in WFP Ethiopia in the following duty station and within the specified focus of responsibilities: Senior Programme Associate (Cash-Based Transfer) – FT, G7 based in Addis Ababa; under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfers) and the overall supervision of the Head of Cash Based Transfers and Identity Management)
Education: Completion of secondary school education or A bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Business administration, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or other fields relevant to international development assistance.
Experience: At least 7 years or more years of progressive work experience in the Programme or related area. Out of which at least 3 years of progressively responsible working experience in Cash-based transfers in a humanitarian context
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English as well as Amharic.
29 April 2024
Qualified Female Candidates and persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
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