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TERMS AND CONDITIONS :

JOB TITLE: Programme Associate (CP Ops&CBT)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term

JOB GRADE: G6

UNIT/DIVISION: Programme Support

DUTY STATION (City, Country) Ankara/ Turkiye

DURATION: 1 year

DATE OF OPENING: 20 SEPTEMBER 2024

DATE OF CLOSING: 03 OCTOBER 2024

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is based in Ankara and reports to the Programme Policy Officer.

THE ROLE: To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and program activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Ensure that budgets and expenditures of WFP’s Cooperating Partners are entered into WFP Information Systems in a correct and timely manner, in line with corporate guidance for financial management of partner resources. Maintain detailed internal records in Excel, linked to WFP Management Information System records, to facilitate reporting and analysis. Liaise with relevant units within WFP, and advise Budget and Programming Unit as needed, to ensure common understanding and consistent application of corporate guidance.
2. Review expense reports submitted by WFP’s Cooperating Partners for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with agreed budget. Liaise with WFP’s Partners to address any discrepancies and ensure timely submission of all documentation required for payment to Finance unit, Management and/or relevant units within WFP. Revise the process and tools as needed to adapt to changes within the project or WFP’s financial framework and document any deviations from processes caused by operational exigencies. Participate, on behalf of WFP Programme unit, in periodic in-person reviews of Cooperating Partner expenses.
3. Monitor and analyze Cooperating Partner consumption of available budget and prepare reports including charts and tables to highlight any trends or potential issues in the pipeline and provide recommendations for moving forward. Prepare ad hoc reports as requested to meet specific information requirements.
4. Contribute to periodic projections of Country Office cash requirements, and any other forecasts needed, based on inputs received from Cooperating Partner and other relevant units within WFP.
5. Provide inputs to design of key processes for transfer of funds to beneficiaries, reconciliation of beneficiary payments, etc. as well as payment of operational expenses. Participate in regular meetings between WFP and Cooperating Partner counterparts to design and implement cash transfer processes in line with WFP’s broader guidance and standards for cash programming.
6. Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream.

Knowledge and Skills:

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  Has worked with technical teams (i.e. Finance, Resource Management etc.).

Language: Fluency (level C) in written and spoken English and Turkish.

MORE ABOUT YOU:

ADDITIONAL / NICE TO HAVE :

Assisted preparation of budgets, experienced in reviewing and clearing expenditures of cooperating partners to be posted into UN Equivalent systems

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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