Beirut - Programme Policy Associate for Social Protection (ESSN) SC06

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE?We are seeking to fill the position of Programme Policy Associate for Social Protection to support the Emergency social safety nets (ESSN)?implementation. The position will be based in Beirut, Lebanon with frequent travel to field offices, as needed.??ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT?The incumbent will report to Programme Policy Officer in the Social Protection Unit (SPU) in the WFP Lebanon Country Office, in charge of the Emergency social safety nets (ESSN), under the overall guidance of the Head of SPU.???KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)?Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Emergency social safety nets (ESSN) operations Programme Policy Officer, the Programme Policy Asssociate will be responsible for the following tasks:Operations

• Support the overall implementation of ESSN, specifically in areas related to targeting and selection of beneficiaries, provision of cash assistance and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM).?
• Participate in the establishment of functional operational systems that strengthen the implementation of the ESSN, including through the development of project?s operational guidelines with proper control mechanisms to ensure that project outcomes are met, implementation quality standards are maintained, and ensure compliance with WFP corporate standards and procedures.?
• Contribute to the preparation and elaboration of ESSN operational work plans and budget.?
• Participate in the capacity building of national government partners in the implementation of related social protection programs and use of newly established systems and protocols. This also involves support in developing capacity building guidelines and trainings to staff and partners on core aspects of program delivery.
• Liaise with relevant units within WFP to ensure effective collaboration and implementation of ongoing activities related to the ESSN.??
• Perform other duties as may be required.

• Support in managing partner contracts in the operations around the NPTP and ESSN, including system inputs.
• Ensure timely processing of contract payments in the system.
• Ensure timely delivery of distribution plans and submission of completion reports for Cash Based Transfer (CBT) assistance in coordination with WFP Field Offices and GoL.
• Ensure timely and regular sharing of reports related to ESSN Cash assistance related issues so they can be resolved in a timely manner by relevant parties/units.
• Support in developing/updating programme communication materials in coordination with the Communication Unit and liaise with relevant WFP Units.
• Monitor procurement, production, delivery and dissemination of communication products, and ensure communication tools are always sufficiently stocked.
• Support ESSN WFP Team in organizing donor visits with relevant Field Offices and WFP units in coordination with Government partners.
• Support ESSN team in organizing with regular field visits to obtain beneficiary feedback on WFP supported social protection programmes.
• Prepare timely drafts of monthly Country briefs and internal situational reports on ESSN.

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