Associate Program (Associated/E to the program (cash based transfer))g6

Program Associate (Program Associate (cash based transfer))G6 Apply Locations Diffa, Niger République of the type of time Full-time DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONÔT DES CANDIDATURES 16 November 2026 – 23:59 GMT+01:00, West African Standard Time (Niamey)

Education / Qualifications

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Job overview

The World Food Programme is the largest humanitarian organization in the world. It saves lives in emergencies and uses food aid to build a path to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the consequences of extreme weather events.

Other information

At WFP, people are at the heart of all our actions. Our vision for the future of WFP is based on diverse, committed, competent and successful teams, selected according to merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, embodying WFP’s values (integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity and inclusion) and working with our partners to save and transform the lives of the people we serve. For in sa WFP is the winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. WFP provides a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural work environment. WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentoring and other programs, as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career with WFP offers an exciting opportunity to work in different national, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian aid reaches millions of people worldwide. We offer attractive remuneration (please refer to the "General Conditions" section of this job offer).

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager and the technical supervision of the CBT unit of the country office, the Programme Associate – CBT has the following responsibilities:

• 1. Planning and implementation of operations Contribute to the development of sub-office operational plans, distribution schedules and monitoring tools. Coordinate with cooperating partners in the preparation and monitoring of CBT distributions, asset creation activities and other relevant programmatic activities of the position. Maintain close collaboration with partners, FSPs, AMRs and CBTs, ensuring that recipient feedback and complaints related to the CBT are addressed on time and integrated into program adjustment and future program development. Management of beneficiaries, data and systems Verify the accuracy, completeness and consistency of CBT distribution data and ensure that it is captured in COMET on time. Coordinate with the SCOPE team and relevant Focal Points to ensure efficient use of the system, traceability of operations and compliance with audit and accountability requirements. Ensure the transmission, verification and regular updating of recipient lists. Maintain databases and monitoring matrices of planned and completed activities, and then produce concise analyses and syntheses.
• 3. Partner tracking and compliance Review the narrative and financial reports of cooperating partners and verify the eligibility of expenses as well as their compliance with applicable budgets and agreements. Contribute to the preparation, analysis and monitoring of agreements with cooperating partners, including the review of project proposals and budgets. Ensure regular follow-up of requests, usage and realization reports, as well as agreed corrective measures. Provide ongoing advisory support to partners and contribute to capacity-building activities.
• 4. Operational monitoring and analysis Monitor, in collaboration with the VAM team, market indicators in areas covered by the sub-office, especially those where cash transfers or vouchers are implemented.

Main duties

Conduct field missions to assess the quality of activities, identify good practices and shortcomings, and formulate operational recommendations. Collect, verify and consolidate periodic reports on CBT activities, asset creation and other relevant interventions of the position.

• 5. Coordination and communication Participate in internal and external coordination meetings, write concise reports and follow up on decisions and action points. Provide the country office with timely and reliable information on the planning, implementation and results of activities. Perform any other relevant related tasks of its functions, at the request of the hierarchy.

EXPECTED RESULTS:

Operational plans, distribution schedules and monitoring tools are prepared, updated and shared within the agreed time frame. Validated CBT distribution data is complete, accurate and entered monthly in COMET according to the operational schedule. The beneficiary lists and the information recorded in SCOPE are regularly checked and updated, with sufficient traceability for audit and accountability purposes. Partners’ narrative and financial reports are reviewed in a timely manner; variances, non-compliant expenditures and corrective actions are documented and tracked. The databases and monitoring matrices provide reliable and up-to-date information on the progress of activities, results achieved and issues requiring a decision. The relevant market indicators shall be monitored and the findings likely to influence the choice or implementation of assistance arrangements shall be communicated to those responsible. Field missions give rise to documented findings, practical recommendations and follow-up of measures agreed with partners. Relevant meetings and consultation frameworks are provided with concise reports and regular follow-up of decisions and action items. Cooperating partners receive appropriate technical support and gradually improve the quality and compliance of implementation.

Candidate profile

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED: Education: A minimum high school diploma or a degree in Social Science, Agronomy, Economics. Experience: At least six (6) years of professional experience in the humanitarian field with three years of relevant professional experience in the fields of food assistance, program management, nutrition, education with a good command of Food / Cash For Assets activities. Competences:

• Good knowledge of rural development, nutrition and education
• Good knowledge of the humanitarian work environment;
• Good analytical skills and ability to identify problems, propose solutions and make relevant conclusions and recommendations for improved implementation of activities;
• Good knowledge of computer tools, (word excel).
• Excellent sense of human relationships
• Ability to communicate, negotiate and advocate

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