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Tindouf - Algeria

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

2 September 2025-23:59-GMT01:00 Central European Standard Time (Algiers)

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

Algeria has been hosting refugees from the Western Sahara since 1975. The refugees live in five camps Awserd Boujdour Dakhla Laayoun and Smara near the town of Tindouf 2000 km southwest of Algiers. The Government of Algeria has granted special status to the Sahrawi authorities for the administration of the territory temporarily occupied by them. The Sahrawi authorities based in Rabouni are responsible for camps administration: a situation that is unique in the world.

WFPs top priority is ensuring that the right people receive the assistance they are eligible for safely in full and without interference and has accordingly developed a Global Assurance Framework.

Under the overall responsibility of the Head of Tindouf Office (who is also the DCD) the Reassurance Project Lead will be responsible to support the Country Office (CO) in the operationalization of its reassurance action plan to strengthen food assistance related activities applying the standards and measures outlined in the aforementioned framework from the start of the assistance (needs assessment) through to the end of the distribution cycle and into the hands of the people we serve. This also includes partnering with the business to understand their needs and operating environment to transform business requirements into solutions. The Reassurance Project Lead will also be required to analyze new requirements and functionalities coordinating testing and ensuring that the new features respond to the programmatic needs.

Working in partnership with the Country Office (CO) units particularly Programme but also when required with the Regional Bureau in Cairo (RBC) and the Rome Headquarters (HQ) teams Programme TEC and Delivery Assurance Service (DAS) ensure that accountabilities; controls and risk mitigation actions for beneficiary identity and data management; data sharing and use; data analytics and reporting per corporate standards via appropriate tools and platforms are deployed in the COs operations with the objective of meeting the CO assurance action plan requirements. Contribute to WFPs principles and normative guidance on a people-centred approach to delivering assistance in the design of the business processes key controls and business requirements for registration enrolment verification and the delivery of CBT and in-kind assistance. Lead the day-to-day execution of the CO Assurance Action Plan by offering support for WFP operations encompassing activity design implementation monitoring reporting and budget management. Establish and maintain effective and constant two-way communication with key stakeholders including the CO RBC and HQ local authorities partners and beneficiaries. Coordinate the budgeting planning and deployment of Digital Solution systems to support in-kind food distribution as per the Reassurance Action Plan. Work closely with cross-functional focal staff to ensure user experience and other key stakeholders feedback are used to enhance the platforms/systems and services are provided on the human-centred design approach. Draft data sharing agreements between CO and partners including the digitization of beneficiary identity information and transitioning assistance to align with determined modality and mechanism criteria. Engage WFPs partners on agreed deliverables (formalized in contractual agreements) and facilitate the delivery of support where required. Support CO in preparation for piloting digitized process for management of commodities and food distribution. Perform other related duties as required.

DELIVERABLES

Roadmap of assurance action plan workstreams finalised in coordination with key stakeholders (UNHCR and Algerian Red Crescent). Initiating the pilot implementation of the plan according to the roadmap. Digital Solution Deployment Plan: outlining the budgeting planning and deployment of Digital Solution systems to support in-kind food distribution in alignment with the Reassurance Action Plan. Compile feedback from key stakeholders regarding capacity strengthening needs and develop a plan outlining tailored support and service provision strategies. Preparation of monthly distribution monitoring and reconciliation report for CO and SO

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:

Bachelors degree in Economics International Development Computer Sciences Social Sciences or other related field. Advanced University degree is desirable.

Essential Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in:

  • Implementing Identity Management/humanitarian beneficiary data management and/or expertise in automation including designing and implementing humanitarian in-kind or cash programmes involving registration verification or enrolment of beneficiaries.
  • Engaging and coordinating across a variety of stakeholders including ability to influence stakeholders to improve accountabilities.
  • Leading a team ensuring effective delivery of objectives.

Desirable Experience:

  • Familiarity with WFP/UN systems and processes including SCOPE implementation would be an advantage.
  • Exposure to field operations particularly in an emergency context would also be an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

Strong coordination analytical and project management skills.

Languages:

Fluency in both spoken and written English is essential.

Knowledge of Arabic and/or French would be an asset.

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

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.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

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