About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfer) at the NOB level to lead the Country Office CBT operational lifecycle in Aden, Yemen. The successful candidate will provide technical, operational, and coordination leadership to manage and protect WFP’s cash-based assistance programs, overseeing technical end-to-end data controls, standardizing distribution mechanisms, and managing a team of multi-disciplinary national personnel. The role involves driving FSP diversification, governing reconciliation loops, and coordinating strategic policy with UN counterparts and government authorities regarding Identity Management (IDM) architectures and national social protection registries.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package (refer to Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement).
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs.
- Internal mobility opportunities.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
Who can apply?
- Advanced University Degree (master's or equivalent) in International Affairs, Economics, Public Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or another relevant field.
- Alternatively, a First University Degree (Bachelor's) combined with a minimum of three (3) additional years of directly related progressive professional work experience.
- Total of 7 years of relevant experience, including 3 years of professional experience specifically focused on the strategic design, field implementation, and technical evaluation of cash-based assistance programs.
- Direct experience planning and implementing safety net or emergency response operations at the implementation level in developing countries or complex emergency settings.
- Fluent in written and oral English and Arabic.
- Desirable: Proven experience establishing corporate standard operating procedures with Financial Service Providers (FSPs) or managing identity management database transfers.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 7 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Background in cash-based assistance programs and safety net implementation
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Fluency in English and Arabic
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires on-site leadership in Aden, Yemen
- Involves complex coordination with government authorities and financial service providers
- Focuses on high-stakes identity management and reconciliation processes
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is well-suited for a professional looking to lead large-scale humanitarian policy and operations. It provides an opportunity to manage the full lifecycle of cash-based transfers and shape social protection registries in a complex emergency setting.
Our take
Experienced program officers with a focus on cash-based transfers and identity management are strong candidates. Applicants should be prepared for the high level of responsibility involved in managing national personnel and strategic partnerships.
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