Programme Associate SSA, L6
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ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. Food assistance extends well beyond the traditional view of “food aid” as transfers of food commodities to hungry people.
It seeks not only to save lives and protect livelihoods in the short term, but also to combat the root causes of hunger in the medium and long term for a world with zero hunger.”
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). Job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or Head of Field Office.
At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Ensuring high quality donors reports are submitted in a timely manner and to ensure reports meet donor requirements.
2. Training and informing communities and community leaders about the Cash assistance.
3. Conducting interviews with beneficiaries on site during distributions and performing monitoring and evaluation activities.
4. Supporting training and capacity building of humanitarian partners and national actors on livelihoods.
5. Coordinating preparation of field level agreements, budgets, reports and monthly payments.
6. Assisting in composing “Request for Proposal” for service providers.
7. Preparing monthly consolidated operation reports reflecting updates, challenges and recommendations for each distribution cycle.
8. Creating a detailed tracking system and distribution schedule of key programme tasks for the monthly cycle and enforced systemized processes between programme and Payment Instrument unit for documenting and responding to beneficiary posts/complaints on social media.
9. Reporting on monthly planned, distributed and redeemed distribution figures for monthly
strep and other unit reports.
10. Other as requested.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor's degree in Economics, Social Science, Political Science or any another related functional area.
Experience: A minimum of 6 years of working experience in development projects, emergency responses, humanitarian assistance.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
• Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
| Capability Name | Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level |
| Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance | Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design. |
| Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers) | Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation. |
| Broad Knowledge of Specialized Areas | Understands basic technical concepts and data and their 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/Government | Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level. |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Duration of Contract: 11 months
Net Salary Per month: As per the WFP salary scale for Service contracts & Special Service Agreements
Medical insurance: The Medical insurance coverage will be granted by WFP (cost is shared between the contractor and WFP)
Death and Disability: SSA holders must be covered for service incurred disability/injury/death, at no cost.
Working hours: 5 days a week (Sunday to Thursday), 8 hours per day.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline for submitting online applications will be on the 9th of July 2023
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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 servic
