Senior Programme Associate(CBT) SSA7,Kampala at World Food Programme

Kampala, Arua, Uganda -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cash-Based Transfers, Financial Reconciliation, FSP Management, Data Analysis, Budget Monitoring, Stakeholder Coordination, Capacity Building, Reporting, Communication, Supervision, Identity Management, Programme Quality Assurance

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 25 June 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Kampala) 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 world’s 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 WFP's 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: https://www.wfp.org and 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). Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer responsible for Cash-Based Transfers (CBT) and in close coordination with the relevant cross-functional units at the Country Office (Programme – Crisis response, Livelihoods, Nutrition, Agriculture and Market Support, Social Protection and Resilience, Research Analysis and Monitoring, IT/SCOPE and Supply Chain), Area and Field Offices, the CBT Senior Programme Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Lead and work with WFP-contracted Financial Service Providers (FSPs) to ensure efficient cash distributions and verify that appropriate entitlements are disbursed. Lead on Country Office-level cross-functional reconciliations and clearance of FSP accountability reports for all cross-functional unit CBT activities on a cycle basis by identifying and documenting existing reconciliation discrepancies and producing recommendations to address shortcomings identified. Oversight of Financial Service Provider contracting and evaluation processes in collaboration with cross-functional units at the Country Office (CO), Area Office (AO) and Field Office (FO) Lead on FSP monthly cash-based transfer coordination meetings in collaboration with cross-functional units, Area Offices and Field Offices. Support the enhancement and expansion of the use of corporate systems and support capacity building for WFP field staff. Lead on WINGS, COMET, SCOPE, ProGres and other platform use and reporting Provide regular feedback to the CBT Team Lead regarding progress of the distributions, including achievements and constraints as well as suggested improvement actions. Support the design and implementation of Cash Based Transfer across for all programmes executed at WFP Uganda Work jointly with other cross-functional units to ensure the CO is implementing key corporate assurance standards including Identity management as well as CO CBT Standard Operating Procedures. Assist in reviewing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to identify and document impacts on underlying processes, systems, people and the organizational structure. Support the organization of regular consultative meetings involving other functional country office units (internal CBT Working Group) and external stakeholder coordination meetings, such as the Interagency Cash Working Group. Participate in internal and external technical meetings to ensure effective resource management and programme quality assurance including internal Cash Working Group, Technical Reconciliation Taskforce, Lean Season Response Taskforce, CBT programme meetings, etc. Work with the RAM-unit to follow-up on beneficiary complaints received through the toll-free line. Perform field oversight and monitoring visits on programme quality assurance. Carry out any other duties as required QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area Experience: Seven or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work. Knowledge and Skills: • In-depth knowledge of common business principles and processes, practical business support methods, procedures and systems used in area of work, gained through specialized training and work experience. • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a wide range of individuals in order to provide comprehensive support service provision. • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and monitor budgets. • Ability to carry out complex data analysis to identify process improvements. • Experience in supervising, supporting, and/or training others, as well as coordinating resources and organizing own work. • Ability to assert opinions and persuade others by developing logical and well-reasoned arguments. • A high sense of confidentiality. Language: General Service (Headquarters): Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency (level C) or intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official language may be required depending on the location of the post or area of responsibility. General Service (Field): Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different. 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: global.inclusion@wfp.org 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 applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel. We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply. At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process. 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. If you used to have an account on our previous platform, please note that you will need to create a new account for future applications. However, this change will not affect any ongoing recruitment processes. To ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. These guidelines are here to help you use AI tools responsibly throughout WFP’s recruitment process. We also want to be transparent about how we use AI on our side. Curious? Find out more here. Our greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. WFP provides its staff with meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training, and a multicultural and stimulating work environment. 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, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s 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. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. These values inspire everything we do every day, allowing us to work towards a world with zero hunger. You can read more about the values here. Our behaviour guides us in how we accomplish our mission. All WFP employees are expected to demonstrate the standards of behaviour described in the WFP Leadership Framework. Learn more about the WFP Leadership Framework here. 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Responsibilities

Lead the coordination and reconciliation of Cash-Based Transfers (CBT) with Financial Service Providers to ensure efficient distributions. Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of CBT programmes while ensuring compliance with corporate assurance standards.