KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

• Support Cooperating Partners (CPs) in planning and conducting full household biometric registration based on appropriate targeting criteria. Ensure biometric registration tools hardware and software are available, and functional at field sites with the latest approved Apps.

• Coordinate with CPs, CBT & IDM Programme Learning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PLME) and Activity Leads to plan to implement biometric verification exercises in line with WFP’s Global Assurance Guidelines. Lead field-level support during verification, reporting on the verification outcomes and actions taken.

• Adjudicate and deduplicate identities in SCOPE to ensure that each beneficiary is uniquely enrolled and linked to the correct intervention type. Flag and resolve duplicate or incomplete records with CPs. Maintain an updated log of adjudication and data correction activities for audit and reference.

• Provide on-the-job training and refresher sessions to CP staff based on approved SOPs and guidelines for biometric registration and verification to ensure CPs adhere to WFP identity management standards.

• Maintain effective coordination with TEC AO Activity Leads and CP focal points to ensure smooth planning and execution of full household registration and beneficiary verification.

• In collaboration with PLME, organize monitoring plans and visit the accessible registration/ verification sites to assess the compliance to the SOPs and guidance. Report the finds to the AO Head of Programme and Activity leads for improvements.

• Complete all internal reporting and contribute to external reporting obligations, including daily reports, updates, sit-reps, monthly reviews, and donor reports.

• Identify lessons learned and best practices for use in future WFP cash and food programme interventions.

• Provide technical support to field teams on the use of CBT and IDM tools and systems.

• Ensure all registration data is complete and meets WFP quality and protection standards. Immediately report any data protection breaches operational risks or inconsistencies in the use of biometric data.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education: Completion of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: At least four (4) years of relevant experience with a secondary school certificate or University degree, (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in CBBT/IDM or related fields.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language.

Other Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Understanding of WFP policies and procedures.

• Ability to improve service delivery and implementation.

• Skills in coordinating field-level monitoring.

• Proficiency in internal and external reporting.

• Ability to identify lessons learned and best practices.

• Experience gathering feedback from beneficiaries and ability to conduct training sessions.

• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

• Experience liaising with stakeholders, Skills in identifying and mitigating risks.

• Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

How to apply

This position is open for qualified internal candidates. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

• Internal Applicants:Click here!

• External Applicants: Click here!

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.