Logistics Officer (Funds Management)

Vacancy Announcement No. 122/2023

Job Title: Logistics Officer(Funds Management )

Contract Type/Grade: LFT P3

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia

Contract Duration: 24 Months

Date of Issue: 11th January 2023 | Closing Date: 18th January 2023

What will you do?

Oversee the implementation of the delivery of the training package on mobile and mobile money usage according to the implementation plan, in close collaboration with GSMA, MSPs and the WFP Social Protection team.

1. Adapt to Somali context or facilitate the development of training tools and communication materials in local languages by MSPs to complement the in-person training sessions.
2. Strengthen the partnership with Mobile service providers and increase partnerships with private sector on digital financial inclusion.
3. Support the “Master trainers” and cooperating partners in selecting female beneficiaries for the pilot trainings across regions, and subsequently for the scale-up of beneficiary training.
4. Support the follow up on the Monitoring and Evaluation plan in collaboration with WFP to gather lessons learned from the project, including assessment on the uptake of knowledge and skills by the Cooperating partners transferring this to the end user, namely the female beneficiaries. Progress across a specific set of indicators will be tracked throughout project implementation.
5. Based on the M & E data develop a theory of change for digital financial inclusion in line with WFP programme outcomes, in liaison with the monitoring and evaluation team and the HQ DFI team.
6. Scope for other government-to-people (G2P) programmes whereby WFP could provide technical expertise and support, specifically in the field of women’s digital financial inclusion.
7. Design and deploy feedback surveys for each training session, compile and analyse data gathered.
8. Coordinate communication and collaboration between all stakeholders including GSMA, the private sector and government focal points, and specifically for “Master trainers” and Cooperating partners to facilitate exchange of experiences and continual learning.
9. Organise workshops with the Cooperating partners to support them in developing their methodologies for training target beneficiaries in their respective districts in the mobile and financial literacy skills, with a focus on quality assurance.
10. Provide regular updates to the Social Protection team on the progress of project activities; flag any arising challenges and liaise closely with the “Master trainers” and Cooperating partners.
11. Make recommendations to the Social Protection team on possible changes/adaptations to the selection of beneficiaries, implementation plan, capacity building activities etc. based on arising issues and lessons learned.
12. Support sensitization and communication efforts for women participating in WFP programmes to increase their use of digital financial products that are appropriate to their needs and ensure women are prioritized when opening accounts, e.g. by supporting the Cooperating partners in establishing community champions among the female beneficiaries receiving the training. This also includes improving feedback mechanisms and referral systems through a community approach.
13. Investigate and map user-centered digital financial services that women are interested in and advocate for support at different forums.
14. Liaise with the WFP Transfer Management team to potentially explore new Mobile Financial Services Providers that offer relevant services and can give greater choice to the people we serve.
15. Lobby for consumer protection standards and principles in the engagement with mobile service providers. Help identify the gaps in the digital regulatory framework to support government address them through policy leading to legal instruments

• Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management, International Relations, or other related fields.
• At least five (5) years of relevant professional work experience, out of which at least three (3) year of work experience directly in Supply Chain.
• Past experience in contracting and procurement activities is a strong advantage.
• Fluency (level C) in English language

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

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=205161&company=C0000168410P

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.

 @WFPSomalia