Overview

The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme Policy Officer (Delivery) will support the planning, delivery, reconciliation, and accounting of cash-based and in-kind distributions in Mogadishu, Somalia, ensuring accountability in line with WFP’s corporate frameworks and policies.

Tasks Summary

• Oversee planning, delivery, reconciliation, and accounting for both CBT and in-kind distributions.
• Ensure Implementation Plans are aligned with available financial and commodity resources.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination to link FRNs (for in-kind) and POCBs (for CBT) in SCOPE.
• Review CP proposals, ensuring that the budgets are realistic and align with operational Food Transfer Costs.
• Analyse CBT and IK availability for planned distributions, identifying surpluses, deficits, and utilisation gaps.
• Track donor conditions, grant timelines, and fund allocations to ensure optimal resource use.
• Validate that all planned resources are distributed and fully accounted for by the end of each cycle.
• Lead the preparation of reconciliation reports for submission for endorsement by the Country Director.
• Support the deployment of assurance tools (SCOPE, COMET, WINGS/LESS triangulated with Partner Connect) for real-time visibility and accountability.
• Identify, pilot, and support the adoption of innovative digital solutions that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and assurance in managing beneficiary identities, facilitating inter-agency data sharing, and improving transfer reporting.
• Explore the use of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and interoperable digital platforms to further strengthen traceability, transparency, and accountability across the end-to-end transfer cycle.
• Produce dashboards and analytical reports to track efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy of transfers, and provide actionable insights for management and donors.
• Support Area Offices and Cooperating Partners in applying CBT and IK Assurance Frameworks.
• Train Programme, Finance, and CP staff on transfer reconciliation and CBT & IK resource management procedures.
• Promote adoption of best practices and continuous process improvement across units.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant working experience after obtaining a first university degree in programme management, cash-based transfers, financial accountability, or supply chain operations.
• Minimum of four years of relevant working experience for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Work experience within the UN system should not exceed 1 year, including UNV, (paid) UN internship, and UN consultancy.
• All paid work experience since obtaining a Bachelor’s degree will/can be considered.
• Internship and volunteer experiences will be considered if they are post-graduate and relevant to the role.
• Exposure to the international arena, either by direct work for an international institution/organization or by interacting with international stakeholders.

Qualification Requirements

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Development Studies, Public Administration, or related field.
• In exceptional cases, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience can be considered.
• Proficiency in Windows MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)