Task description
• Under the direct supervision of the WFP Country director, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Support the implementation of SCOPE (WFP beneficiaries and distribution manage-ment platform) and Digital Assistance Services in the Field, ensuring software and hardware is configured and usable.
• Provide ongoing support during SCOPE operations in the Field, including identity checks, data comparisons, biometrics quality, deduplication, while ensuring beneficiar-ies are efficiently registered and managed.
• Support internal and external partners in assessing beneficiary data to support the im-plementation of the program, while ensuring appropriate coordination with Programme unit for the implementation of SCOPE related activities.
• Contribute to the capability building of staff and partners through the review and/or de-sign of appropriate training programs aimed at developing skills/knowledge on SCOPE and Digital Assistance Services.
• Analyze the use of SCOPE by internal and external partners to inform the management of problems, identifying gaps and suggesting ways to improve performance, methods, and processes in collaboration with partners.
• Contribute to the development of plans, budgets, tenders, and manage the deployment of beneficiary management systems aligned with business needs, at minimum cost and in accordance with WFP corporate standards.
• Collate and analyze data to contribute to the preparation of accurate reports on SCOPE and Digital Assistance activities, investments, and costs, identifying ideas to increase cost-efficiencies where possible.
• Provide advice to managers and users, understanding and resolving issues, and ensur-ing IT policies, procedures, systems, and tools are correctly applied to support them.
• Coordinate with other UN agencies to align activities and maximize possibilities of inter-agency collaboration in the field of beneficiary management.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness and contingency planning practices to en-sure WFP can maintain basic beneficiary management services and/or quickly respond and deploy resources to affected areas at the onset of a crisis.
• Contribute to the preparation of operational plans and deliver resource requirements at the onset of an emergency.
• Contribute to the development of plans and budgets and manage the deployment of general IT/TC systems aligned with business needs.
• Maintain and develop technical expertise and understanding of industry developments.