Programme Assistant (BISP Stunting Prevention) SC-5, Lahore & Sargodha
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ABOUT JOB
Job Title: Programme Assistant (BISP Stunting Prevention)
Grade: SC-5
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Lahore & Sargodha
Vacancy Number: 173124
Date of Publication: 12th September, 2022
Deadline of Application: 25th September, 2022
This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals only.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.
Remote work if applicable or/FWA until return to office or travel is possible due to covid-19 restrictions.
JOB PURPOSE
To support the implementation of BISP Stunting prevention activities at district level.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
2. Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.
4. Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines.
5. Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
6. Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
7. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.
8. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. To coordinate on regular basis with all relevant stakeholders to develop the synergies and partnerships for successful implementation of BISP Stunting prevention project.
2. To maintain close liaison with Department of Health, LHWP, BISP Taluka/District office to mobilize eligible beneficiaries at Ehsaas Nashunuma Center.
3. Maintain close coordination/Liaison with community workforce i.e. LHWs, CHWs, BBCs engaged them in mobilization and awareness raising campaign
4. Conduct training/orientation and capacity building session of Project staff and relevant stakeholders, such as Medical officers, Women medical officers, Lady Health Workers (LHW) and Lady Health Supervisors (LHS).
5. Coordinate with BISP POS agent for the smooth disbursement of agreed entitlement to eligible beneficiaries at centers.
6. Facilitate in preparing the monthly SNF supplies distribution plans and execute distribution as per caseload of BISP beneficiaries at all facilitation centers.
7. Keep close coordination with the respective government departments, Cooperating Partner to ensure that all the activities at the Division/District level are well coordinated and actively participate in the district coordination meetings.
8. Within the specific area of responsibility, ensure compilation of data and support analysis and preparation of reports to support operational decision-making.
9. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary at district level
10. Provide support to conduct the trainings Workshops and facilitate the donor missions at the District level.
11. Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of commodity movements and programme checklists, to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items.
12. Provide guidance to cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks.
13. Conduct periodic monitoring trips to the project sites, including random monitoring checks on Cooperating Partners (CPs) activities and report progress using standard monitoring tools.
14. Ensure proper advocacy and visibility of WFP activities at the district level.
15. Any other task assigned by supervisor.This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
| Capability Name | Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level |
| Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance | Can facilitate implementation of food assistance programmes under guidance using basic understanding of principles and good practices of programme design, implementation and monitoring. |
| Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers) | Demonstrates ability to facilitate, under guidance, food assistance programme implementation that deploys full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation. |
| Knowledge of Specialized Areas | Understands basic technical concepts and data andtheir relevance to food assistance programmes. |
| Emergency Programming | Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes. |
| Strategic Policy Engagement w/Govt | Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level. |
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of higher secondary school certificate, preferably supported by a university degree in human nutrition, public health, or other related disciplines.
Language: Excellent oral and written English and Urdu. Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Minimum 5 years' practical work experience in nutrition and public health in emergencies, with a minimum of 2-3 years experience specifically in Community based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM).
- Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e., Nutrition etc.).
- Has proven expertise to work with Govt counterparts
- Has participated in nutrition assessment and surveys.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are based in Lahore (division) and Sargodha (Division), Punjab. The job holders will report directly to Programme Policy Officer-Nutrition or the designate.
At this level, job holders are responsible for the completion of a range of specialized and/or standardized processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines and practices. They work under minimum supervision, perform basic analyses and compile reports to support information consistency and smooth implementation of programmes/projects.
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
