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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.

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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:

Afghanistan remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Decades of conflict, extreme climate shocks, and severe economic decline characterised by high unemployment, cash shortages, and rising food prices have plunged millions into poverty.

In response to high and persistent food insecurity across the country, WFP has scaled up cash assistance since 2022. In 2026, WFP anticipates approximately USD 95 million in cash disbursements.

All of WFP’s assistance is supported by SCOPE – WFP’s corporate beneficiary information and entitlement management system. SCOPE is deployed for biometric registration, de-duplication, and entitlement tracking (including for In-Kind transfers).

To ensure strong CBT (cash-based transfers), IDM (identity management), transfers management services, and alignment with the corporate assurance measures, WFP Afghanistan is seeking a highly experienced consultant to lead the CBT and IDM team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Programme, the Head of CBT & IDM shall undertake the following tasks:

• Execute a “cash wherever feasible” approach, ensuring that cash assistance is aligned with market functionality, programmatic objectives, and beneficiary preference
• Strict maintenance of CBT and IDM corporate assurance measures (as outlined in the Global Assurance Plan), including constant readiness for internal and external audits (including Cash Assurance Framework, In-Kind Assurance Framework, etc.)
• Provide strategic direction for CBT and IDM analytics, ensuring that data is leveraged to quickly course-correct implementation and inform design changes
• Provide technical support and oversight to six Area Offices across the country, ensuring that field-level implementation aligns with approved CBT and IDM processes and policies
• Develop and deliver functional training to enhance CBT and IDM capacity of WFP staff and Cooperating Partners
• Hold accountability for the effective management of all CBT, IDM, and transfers management operations and resources within the country and provide effective leadership, to ensure the continued development of a cohesive and highly performing team
• Continue to expand financial inclusion initiatives
• Donor engagement to advocate for “cash wherever feasible”, while recognizing that a diversity of modalities remains best suited for Afghanistan
• Support Activity Managers and programme management team in overall programme design, particularly related to “private sector engagement” and digital delivery solutions
• Provide leadership to identity management and transfers management operations across all modalities, including in-kind, commodity vouchers, cash-in-hand, and bank accounts
• Provide guidance to Country Office (CO) teams on IDM and digital delivery solutions, standard operating procedures, best practices across all modalities
• Assume a leadership role to ensure that the CO’s data processing is undertaken in accordance with, and all digital systems adhere to, WFP’s standards on privacy and data protection.
• Strengthen coordination with humanitarian partners and donors in the areas of IDM and transfer management services including inter-agency Data Sharing Agreements
• Develop strategy for provision of external IDM services, in support of a potential social registry
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

EDUCATION:

• Advanced University Degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, or other relevant field to international development assistance
• Or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant (international) professional experience in humanitarian responses
• Experience designing and implementing cash-based transfers for WFP operations
• Experience implementing, or working very closely with, WFP’s SCOPE system
• Experience managing medium- to large-sized teams
• Experience with WFP’s Financial Service Provider (FSP) contracting process highly desirable

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency (Level C) in English mandatory

Type & Duration Contract: Consultancy Levell II - 11 Months (with possiblity of extension)

Location: Kabul

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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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.