DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS8 July 2025-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)
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 worldโs 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).
The Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfer) ensures the integrity, quality, and continuity of WFP's cash-based interventions by implementing comprehensive internal controls, capacity-building measures, and operational support across the programme cycle. This role is pivotal in translating global assurance policies (e.g., Global Assurance Plan, Cash Assurance Framework) into country-level actionsโincluding SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), training, FSP (Financial Service Providers) coordination, system integration, and cross-functional collaborationโthereby enabling timely, accurate, and riskโaware delivery of cash assistance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Measures are put in place for internal quality control of programmatic activities, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), Annual Performance Plan, emergency preparedness and response package, internal control self-assessment.
2. Following the Global Assurance Plan, the Cash Assurance Framework and the Cashbook, the valid SOPs and the areas identified for strengthening, provide training sessions to Cooperating Partners (CPs) and Standby Partners, refresher sessions to colleagues from all relevant cross functional units and coordinate with Financial Service Providers (FSPs) for implementation alignment. This includes guidance and clarification during the day-to-day CBT Operations.
3. Periodic review of operational challenges and provide feedback for improvement of cash-based interventions to the program and other units throughout different phases of the program cycle. This includes the cross functional meetings after the completion of each distribution plan with CPs and FSPs.
4. Work on all the actions required (discussions, SOPs, Cash Working Group -CWG- meetings, simulations, coordination, etc.) to enable business continuity for cash in-hand interventions during holidays and for mobile transfers during internet outrage.
5. Coordinate with Programme to prepare the annual operational plan and ensure is kept up to date.
6. Whenever required, coordinate in cross-functional assessments to obtain cash feasibility analysis.
7. Coordinate on an annual basis, the FSPs performance evaluation and any action required for an FSP selecting and contracting process.
8. Work jointly with TEC and Programme towards improving the data quality collected to strengthen assurance.
9. Jointly with the Head of Unit (HoU), work on all actions in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finance Division to enable WFP using the Government to People (G2P) and single registry.
10. Whenever required, contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely CBT reporting that enable informed decision-making.11. Perform any other tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of Advanced University Degree (Masterโs or equivalent) is required in any field.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience including 3 years of mandatory professional (Managerial/Supervisory) experience in Cash Based Transfer Programmes or any relevant field.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfer)
Grade: NOA
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01
Date of Publication: 25 June 2025
Deadline of Application: 8 July 2025
This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
In depth CBT expertise: Familiarity with cash-based interventions across the full programme cycle-assessment, design, SOP creation, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
Training & capacity building: Experience designing and delivering workshops or refresher sessions to internal staff, Cooperating Partners, Standby Partners, and Financial Service Providers.
Operational quality & internal control: Ability to develop, implement, and update SOPs, internal control self-assessments, and emergency preparedness tools. Competence in coordinating simulations, CWGs, and business continuity measures for internet outages (mobile transfers) or holidays (cash in-hand).
FSP management & business continuity: Experience evaluating and monitoring Financial Service Providersโ performance and managing selection or contracting processes. Capability to coordinate with Programme, Finance, TEC, and others for G2P and single registry integrations.
Data quality & analytics: Strong skills in data verification, analytics tools (E.g.: Excel), and ensuring data reliability for assurance and operational enhancement.
Stakeholder coordination: Proven ability to communicate, negotiate, and coordinate with government entities, UN agencies, CPs, FSPs, and internal crossโfunctional teams.
Communication & reporting: Excellent written and oral English (level C); capacity to compile timely, accurate reports and support informed decision-making.
Analytical mindset & problem-solving: Skill in identifying operational bottlenecks, conducting feasibility assessments, and driving improvement cycles postโdistribution.
Planning & adaptability: Competence in annual operational planning, aligning with country strategic plans, and adjusting measures for continuity during disruptions.
Open to go on field mission at least 30% of their time.
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
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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org 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.