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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.

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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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger. WFP supports national counterparts to strengthen emergency preparedness and response, supply chain readiness, and shock-responsive social protection to protect vulnerable populations from the impacts of crises and climate-related hazards.

In 2018, WFP re-established its presence in the Caribbean with an office in Barbados. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) supports 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. WFP Caribbean’s capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis and mapping; end-to-end supply chain management; shock-responsive social protection; food systems strengthening; and climate risk financing.  In times of crisis, WFP works with partners to provide direct assistance when events surpass national and regional capacities by delivering food, cash or voucher assistance, or through emergency logistics or emergency telecommunications service provision.

The position is based in the WFP Jamaica Satellite Office under the Caribbean Multi Country Office (MCO). The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Head of Satellite Office for Jamaica and in close collaboration with relevant technical units and partners.

JOB PURPOSE:

The role supports the Government of Jamaica across cash-based transfers (CBT), social protection (SP), disaster risk financing (DRF), Anticipatory Action (AA), emergency preparedness and response (EPR), and information and knowledge management (IK), with a strong operational component linked to emergency cash responses.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of CBT operations, ensuring alignment with WFP standards, national systems, and Cash Working Group (CWG) agreements.

- Lead day‑to‑day technical support to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) on CBT operations, including beneficiary data management, delivery chain workflows, troubleshooting, and payment assurance.

- Support the strengthening of shock‑responsive social protection (SRSP) systems, including the design of expansion mechanisms, activation triggers, and interoperability, as well as integration with data collection tools (e.g., JHDINA) and other government data platforms.

- Contribute to AA and DRF workstreams, including cost modelling, activation protocols, SOPs, and links between AA/DRF instruments and CBT response mechanisms.

- Co‑lead CWG activities, in coordination with MLSS, including harmonization of transfer values, partner coordination, and consolidated reporting.

- Coordinate with partners on deduplication, beneficiary verification, and data governance (MLSS, IFRC, UNICEF, PIOJ, ODPEM, NGOs).

- Support EPR planning, including scenario development, readiness monitoring, SOP development, and participation in national emergency coordination structures.

- Oversee beneficiary data workflows (SCOPE, partner registries, JHDINA), including data cleaning, quality assurance, and reconciliation.

- Produce accurate operational analyses, briefs, distribution reports, and other documentation to inform decision‑making.

- Deliver capacity strengthening for government and partners on CBT, SRSP, DRF, and emergency cash delivery systems.

- Supervise Programme Assistants and provide operational guidance linked to cash operations and CFM/payment case management.

- Contribute to knowledge management, after‑action reviews, data consolidation, and lessons learned from emergency operations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Social Policy, Public Administration, Economics, International Affairs, or another relevant field; or a first university degree with additional years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in CBT, social protection, disaster risk reduction or emergency response.

Experience managing large-scale CBT operations, including delivery mechanisms, reconciliation, and exception management.

Experience supporting government-led coordination, technical working groups, or multi‑stakeholder platforms.

Experience with shock-responsive social protection and/or disaster risk financing is desirable.

Experience supervising staff and managing operational workflows.

Knowledge & Skills:

Strong technical knowledge of CBT operations, delivery chain design, data management, and payment assurance.

Understanding of social protection systems and their scalability during shocks.

Knowledge of DRF concepts, triggers, risk financing instruments, and activation protocols.

Strong analytical, coordination and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple workstreams under pressure and engage effectively with government counterparts.

Language:

Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Who Can Apply?

• This position is open to all candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience. Please be advised that we will only reach out to candidates who have been shortlisted for this position.

Employment Particulars

• Type of position: Short Term, Full Time
• Type of Contact: Consultancy
• Duration on Contract: 11 months.
• Duty Station: Kingston, Jamaica
• Remuneration: WFP offers a competitive compensation package determines on the basis of the Term of Reference and the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
• Travel Requirements: The WFP Caribbean Office cover the 22 English and Dutch speaking Caribbean countries. The selected candidate may be required to travel from time to time, both regionally and internationally, to support missions, emergency responses, training etc. As such full medical clearance will be required.

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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

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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.