Programme Assistant (RAM) SC5, Tripoli, Libya
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
| JOB TITLE | Programme Assistant (Research, Assessment & Monitoring) – RAM |
| TYPE & LEVEL OF CONTRACT | Service Contract, Level 5 |
| CONTRACT DURATION | 1 Year |
| UNIT/DIVISION | Research, Assessment & Monitoring (RAM) |
| DUTY STATION (City, Country) | Tripoli, Libya |
| REPORT TO (JOB TITLE) | Head of RAM |
Note: Libyan nationals/citizens or candidates with valid Libyan workpermit/residency are eligible to apply. This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile.
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
The position will be based at Tripoli Country Office and reporting to Head of Research Assessments & Monitoring. At this level job holder is expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities related to monitoring that require some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices.
Job holders are able to provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs. They work under minimum supervision, perform basic analyses and compile reports to support information consistency and smooth implementation of programmes/projects.
JOB PURPOSE
To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Provide analytical support in food security monitoring and assessments and produce timely reports.
- Assist in the development and implementation of food security monitoring activities and processes in alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
- Prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
- Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Conduct geographical analysis of food security indicators using ArcGIS and other mapping tools.
- Participate and contribute to food security and vulnerabilities assessments and monitoring activities.
- Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
- Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.
- Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility. Oversee and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.
- 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.
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 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/Govt | Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level. |
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience:
Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in programmatic administrative, programming and reporting, including research, assessment and monitoring, or related areas is required. Further, it is desirable to have;
- facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, RAM, etc.).
- contributed to implementation of programmes.
- observed or assisted with policy discussions.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Functional use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint are required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
- Skills to facilitate meetings with partners, including governmental partners, UN partners, civil society organisations and private sector partners, are required.
- Knowledge of UN processes and systems is desirable.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Saturday, 12 August 2023 (11:59 PM Libya Standard Time).
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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.
