Programme Assistant – Nutrition SC5 – Luanda, 6m Contract
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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. 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.
In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Present in nearly 80 countries, the organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas. We manage an operating budget of approximately $5.9 billion each year, distributing 12.6 billion rations to those most in need. We reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries each year. The World Food Programme office in Johannesburg is a Regional Office coordinating and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance to 11 Southern Africa countries including, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Malawi, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazzaville, Angola.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). The job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer 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. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other support staff. They work under minimum supervision, perform basic analyses and compile reports to support information consistency and smooth implementation of programmes/projects.
JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent is responsible for support in overseeing the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) project in the assigned district(s).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Coordinate with local governments (Provincial and Municipal), Cooperating partner (CP), and other relevant entities for the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of WFP’s supported nutrition programme.
- Provide consistent and high-quality technical support in all the phases of the project cycle and assist local government to build a strong community nutrition implementation package.
- Support the management and coordination of the nutrition programme with the Government, CP and other stakeholders to strengthen alignment and to promote implementation of a coordinated/multi-sectoral responses including ensuring continuity of care for acute malnutrition.
- Provide support in conducting training need assessments, as well as carry out orientations/training to government, health facility, community members, and Cooperating Partners (CPs) to contribute for local capacity strengthening efforts.
- Coordinate and participate in capacity strengthening activities implementation at the health facility and community levels.
- Assist CP to conduct community sensitizations and community-based interventions including Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) campaign, through development of training materials, conducting training, formative supervision and other capacity building activities.
- Whenever necessary, actively participate in coordination forums directly related to WFP’s nutrition operations as pertaining to the project.
- Contribute to setting up a robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan, including minimum indicators for monitoring performance of WFP’s nutrition response.
- In accordance with directions defined by WFP, local government and partners, support monitoring and evaluation activities of the project at various levels in the municipalities (household, health facility, community, and other social workers/volunteers) in coordination with local government and CP.
- Maintain record of all the activities that take place in the province, as well as ensure a proper database is maintained on project progress, documenting lessons learned, best practices and evidence of success of nutrition activities.
- Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely reports, including monitoring and evaluation and final reports.
- Liaise with relevant local authorities at governorate level to ensure smooth implementation of all funded project activities.
- As appropriate, act as a WFP point of contact in relevant coordination and stakeholders’ meetings at Provincial and Municipal levels.
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: Secondary School Completion and a Certificate in Nutrition, Public health or another related field.
Experience: At least four years of professional experience in Nutrition and/or public health programme.
Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of working in programme environment.
Languages: Fluent in English and Portuguese
CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION
- This is a 6-month renewable Service Contract
- Benefits: Annual Leave, Pension, Medical Insurance
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday, 21st July 2023, 11:59 Angolan Time
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This position is only open to Angolan Nationals, Permanent Residents and Valid Work Permit Holders in Angola.
Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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.
