WFP Volunteer - Clara Kleindorfer
WFP Volunteer - Clara Kleindorfer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
17 May 202523:59GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)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 worlds 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 WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP visit our website: follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok.
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).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food and cash assistance to change lives and empower people to meet their essential needs. WFP does this both through direct programming as well as by supporting governments on their national pathways toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in partnership with multiple stakeholders. WFP is the largest cash actor in the humanitarian community: WFP transferred over US$3.3 billion to 56 million people across 72 countries in 2022.
WFP endeavours to reach as many people in need as possible utilizing available resources. This means making sure that assistance reaches intended people while preventing or detecting the possible divergence of entitlements (food and cash). WFP either collects personal data from people directly or receives data from partners to enroll people into assistance programmes and then continually verifies people to make sure that assistance is reaching the right individuals and families.
The Delivery Assurance Service (DAS) in HQ has been tasked with leading WFPs corporate approach to cash transfers which includes all guidance and field support for endtoend cash delivery. The Cash Transfers Unit sits within the DAS and is currently recruiting fellowship Fellows to contribute to the support of cash operations around the world with highquality guidance delivery tools and a responsive team in HQ to handle their queries.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type of assignment: Voluntary assignment
Country of assignment: Italy
City of assignment: Rome
Hiring Unit: Cash Transfers Unit Delivery Assurance Service Supply Chain and Delivery Division
Supervisor: Cash Transfers Unit Team Lead
Working arrangement: In person
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the Cash Transfers team and under the direction of the Cash Team Lead the WFP Volunteer will:
Compile review and ensure alignment of key WFP corporate cash guidance documents and supporting operational tools (SOP templates examples from WFP Country Offices etc);
Undertake a mapping of programme guidance relevant to cash operations and ensure alignment with supporting operational tools;
Conduct a literature review of the latest research (since 2023) on cash transfers to update the WFP Cash Transfers evidence repository;
Contribute to the drafting of donor funding applications particularly background and evidence for proposals;
Support analysis of cash operational data to support Cash Transfer team work including pipeline analysis of distributions and contributions to contribute to the development of tools similar to those available for inkind modality;
As directed by the Cash Transfers Team Lead support appropriate Cash Transfers team tasks and daytoday activities.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Be a Masters student or a recent graduate in International relations International development social sciences economics or similar.
Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C). Working knowledge of another official UN language (French Spanish Arabic Chinese Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset.
Strong writing analysis critical thinking and a cando attitude are essential to the role.
SUPERVISION
The WFP Volunteer will report to the Cash Transfers team lead.
TRAINING COMPONENTS
OntheJob Training: The WFP Volunteer will receive handson training with the Cash Transfers Team and Supply Chain and Delivery colleagues focusing on support to cash operations and highquality delivery to the people we assist.
Corporate Training Modules: As part of the onboarding process the Fellow will complete a structured set of training modules providing a foundational understanding of WFPs mandate operations and International humanitarian work. Throughout their assignment WFP Volunteers have access to an industryleading learning platform weLearn. The platform has various online cash and other WFP programming modules.
Depending on opportunities and availability of funds he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars as appropriate.
LEARNING ELEMENTS
At the end of the assignment the WFP Volunteer should:
Have gained a comprehensive understanding of WFP operations and delivery modalities specifically cash assistance and its complementarity with other types of assistance (inkind vouchers etc);
Understand WFP cash operations and the application of the WFP Cash Policy and CashBook manual including the key phases and steps of the cash delivery cycle.
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 committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee please disregard it. Furthermore please note that emblems logos names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
