Cambodia - Consultant (Cash Scholarship Project Manager)

Job Type	Full-time
Job Status	Sourcing
Date Posted	Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Company Information	The World Food Programme (WFP) WFP Cambodia, House 250, Road 63, Phnom Penh Website: http://
Job Description	VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. WFP has been providing food assistance in Cambodia since 1979. WFP Cambodia’s activities focus on education, health and nutrition and disaster risk reduction. In 2009, WFP supported almost one million people in Cambodia. The World Food Programme (WFP), the Food Aid Organization of the United Nations, is seeking applications from Cambodian nationals to fill the following position. Position title : Consultant (Cash Scholarship Project Manager) Type of Contract : Special Service Agreement Duration of Contract : 4 months Application Deadline : 07 November 2010 at 5:00 pm Overall objective: Support education unit to set up implementation arrangements for cash scholarship modality in the context of a comparative evaluation of cash versus food scholarships. Duties: Under the overall supervision of the head of programme, s/he will closely work with education unit as well as in close coordination with the other relevant key partners such as World Bank and MoEYS. Tasks: The incumbent will be responsible for: Assist in setting up a detailed plan of operations/implementation manual for cash scholarships in close coordination with WFP education sector, finance unit, VAM, sub-offices, regional bureau and headquarters and key partners including MoEYS, CARD and World Bank, including, Roles and responsibilities/ToRs of involved WFP and external parties Coordination arrangements with CPs and communities Beneficiary selection Orientation, awareness raising/key messages and training Cash management and financial procedures Distribution procedures Monitoring arrangements, targets and forms Market monitoring and thresholds for adjustment of cash transfer value Reporting arrangements and forms Complaint mechanism Assurance and oversight Contingency plan and risk matrix Exit strategy Assist in finalization of market assessment and ensure lessons learnt are integrated in the operational plan Ensure feasibility and appropriateness of schools selected for cash scholarships Assist in beneficiary selection to ensure proper process and strict alignment with selection criteria Draft FLAs with CPs for cash scholarships Assist in setting up the baseline survey, e.g. translation of document to be submitted to ethical review board, consolidate selected beneficiary list, etc. Follow up on development of evaluation concept note with WFP HQ and WB Maintain workplan, coordinate and participate in meetings/workshop, and facilitate any other tasks with WB, CARD and MoEYS Assist CO, SOs and MoEYS/PoE/DoE in setting up a feasible cash delivery mechanism at field level Review overall process to ensure full feasibility, cost-efficiency and accountability and identify any critical operational issues to be recommended Other duties as required Requirement Bachelor and/or Master degree in Economics, Education, Social Sciences or related disciplines. Minimum of 3 years, preferably with experience in relevant field. Excellent command of English Applications along with a detailed CV with copy of education certificate and completed UN Personal History Form-P11 should be sent to Human Resources Unit, WFP Cambodia, House 250, Road 63, Phnom Penh, faxed to # 023- 218 749 or e-mailed to Cambodia.Application@wfp.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and applications will not be returned. Women are encouraged to apply. Equally qualified female candidates will be given preference. A detailed job description is available on request from the WFP reception/information desk or download from the link: http://174.120.172.7/~cambodia/
Email Resume To	Cambodia.Application@wfp.org