Senior Emergency Officer P5 – Nairobi, Kenya
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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
Are you a seasoned Emergency professional interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people?
If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, 28 June 2023 (11:59 PM CET).
WHO WE ARE
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN US?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment
- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe
- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section)
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Humanitarian needs across eastern Africa are increasing rapidly, driven by several factors including rising conflict, climate-related hazards such as drought and flooding, and socio-economic shocks. As of the end of 2022, some 82 million people across the region were acutely food insecure.
The Senior Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer (P5) functions as the Head of the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Unit, situated within the Programme Team of the Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa (RBN).
The EPR Unit is responsible for providing and coordinating support to WFP Country Offices to prepare for and respond to emergencies to the highest standards, in line with WFP emergency protocols and guidelines.
The EPR unit is also responsible for regional technical leadership, support and oversight of WFP’s work on protection and accountability to affected populations, humanitarian access, capacity strengthening of national disaster management authorities, conflict sensitivity and contributions to peace through the humanitarian, development and peace nexus.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Emergency Coordination
- Support emergency preparedness and response activities across RBN in support of the Regional Director.
- Lead cross-functional analysis and coordination at the appropriate level and reinforce linkages amongst counterparts from various technical/functional areas to ensure that emergency preparedness and response is delivered in a coherent, integrated and efficient manner.
- Direct cross-functional analysis when needed, including context analysis to inform emergency preparedness and response.
- Amplify the successes of partnering teams by identifying opportunities for great cross-team collaboration, including with logistics, budget and programming, nutrition and other divisions at CO and HQ levels.
- Lead preparation of emergency assessment capacities, identifying gaps and making recommendations related to contingency planning, scenario building and Concept of Operations to ensure adequate operational readiness and where feasible, a transition plan for more sustainable emergency responses.
- Provide advice to Country Offices (CO) on the operationalization and integration of a multi-dimensional approach to humanitarian access across Concepts of Operations, Access strategies, workplans and, where possible, Country Strategic Plans.
- Identify and monitor emerging humanitarian and food security trends and potential socio-economic and political instability in order to promote and lead contingency planning processes in close collaboration with relevant entities.
- Establish/maintain efficient information flow to effectively map areas of emergency response and needs including critical action points.
- Ensure that WFP’s activities linked to the emergency response are coordinated with the affected communities, authorities and partners.
Resource Mobilization
- Provide strategic advice and support on mobilizing WFP resources and capabilities for an effective and sustainable emergency response.
- Build networks and partnerships to leverage available funding mechanisms and advocacy platforms to raise visibility of the emergency operation and requirements.
- Oversee technical support requirements, facilitate the acquisition of technological tools and innovative solutions to enhance emergency response effectiveness and efficiency.
Leadership and Management
- Lead, manage and motivate a team of approximately 10 staff in the areas of emergency preparedness and response, protection and accountability to affected populations, humanitarian access, conflict sensitivity and contributions to peace.
- Hold accountability for the application of WFP’s emergency guidance and protocols.
- Lead the development of functional training and documentation of lessons learned to ensure good knowledge management practices and improvement of future emergency responses.
- Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Advanced University degree preferably in social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, international relations/development/affairs, logistics, supply chain management, business administration or other related fields of study, or First University degree with 2 additional years of relevant work experience and/or advanced training/courses.
Experience:
At least 11 years (of which a minimum of 3 years in an international context) of relevant experience.
Language:
Fluency (level C) in the English language.
Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).
MORE ABOUT YOU
- You have taken a leadership role in a medium to large scale emergency operation and has led or participated in strategy planning within a mid- to large sized and complex country or equivalent environment.
- You have technical leadership experience in one or more of the following areas; protection and accountability to affected populations, capacity strengthening of national disaster management authorities, humanitarian access and negotiations, conflict sensitivity and HDP nexus strategy and programme design.
- You have taken a leading and strategic role in negotiations with donors/ government officials, partners, media outlets, etc. on multiple issues of moderate complexity.
- You have gained expertise in humanitarian operations roles as (but not limited to) a programme, project or operations officer, team leader, supply chain officer, head of field office or equivalent. Experience in developing, leading and implementing CBT activities is highly desired.
- You have demonstrated thought leadership in a variety of contexts, including in emergencies and/or hardship duty stations.
- You have effectively recruited and managed multi-cultural teams.
- You have extensive experience working in collaboration with a diverse array of humanitarian actors, including governments, NGOs, U.N. agencies, civil society, etc.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Mobility is and continues to be, a core contractual requirement in WFP. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed term rotational contract with a probationary period of one year.
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.
The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable)
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
- Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
- Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
- Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
- Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
