Programme Associate (Forecast-based Anticipatory Action)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

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.

Since 2015, WFP Nepal is working closely with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology in defining relevant triggers and thresholds for early warnings, specifically focusing on flood hazard. Since 2020, WFP piloted an innovative approach for cash transfers, where cash was delivered to households-at-risk before the flood occurred. With a view to strengthen the existing systems, policies and procedures enabling anticipatory action, WFP has developed a project for advancing the systems at all levels of Government and sustainably systematize the initiative.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Programme Associate (Forecast-based Anticipatory Action)

Contract Type: Service Contract (SC)

Grade: SC-6 (Equivalent to GS-6)

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

Position: One

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal

Vacancy Number: 826640

Date of Publication: 25 April 2023

Deadline of Application: 08 May 2023

This vacancy announcement is ONLY for Nepalese Nationals.

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, social security, leave plus a medical insurance (Medical Insurance Death and Disability Plan (MIDD) | WFPgo).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Evidence, Policy and Innovation (EPI) unit and the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer for Forecast based Anticipatory Action (FbAA); the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Provide support in the implementation of the FbAA and Food Security Assessments programme in Nepal in coordination with national government, provincial government, local government, UN and civil society organizations.
2. Within the specific area of responsibility, provide specialized project management support in the development of the FbAA project plans and perform monitoring of the projects (including annual workplan, selection of indicators, periodic monitoring and report writing) in coordination with the monitoring and evaluation unit.
3. Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. risk assessments, registration of beneficiaries, application of SCOPE*) and ensure consistent information is presented to stakeholders.
4. Provide support in the implementation of the FbAA project in Nepal in coordination with national government, provincial government, local government, UN and civil society organizations.
5. Support management and analysis of relevant datasets and satellite-based meteorological, hydrological and agricultural indicators and tools for drought, floods and landslides forecasting, in collaboration with technical teams and experts.
6. Support flood risk assessment and analyses at Districts, Municipal and Ward level to provide basis for potential expansion of FbAA activities to other areas.
7. Support capacity development activities for WFP staff, cooperating partners and the government partners including the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA), and Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) and local governments by preparing presentations, supporting training sessions, compiling and sharing relevant information.
8. Consolidate database of tools and codes in fostering anticipatory action (AA) interventions, particularly early warnings and communication.
9. Support in the preparation of field level agreements and monitoring of activities conducted by cooperating partners to enable quality assurance and timely implementation of activities.
10. Support planning and designing of trainings for cooperating partners and communities on early warning and warehouse management.
11. Coordinate with relevant units to develop communications materials, infographics, newsletter and other advocacy materials to outreach wider disaster risk reduction (DRR) stakeholders.
12. Participate in emergency assessment exercise and response as required.
13. Support in development of simulations guidelines through multi-stakeholder engagement across FbAA Municipalities.
14. Within specific technical area, support in developing and stockpiling database of anticipatory action initiatives for reporting and prepare monthly bulletin on AA activities
15. Support in monthly planning of activities and record the achievements including risk mitigation measures
16. Perform other related duties as and when required.
 SCOPE is WFP’s corporate beneficiary and transfer management platform.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. Completion of a Bachelor's degree in the related functional area is desirable (e.g. Civil Engineering, Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change or other relevant disciplinary).
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Nepali.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
• Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
• Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
• Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
• Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
• Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfil the needs of internal and external partners.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Leading through Others – Level 1

Leads by example with Integrity
Drives results and Delivers on commitments
Fosters inclusive and collaborative teamwork.
Applies strategic thinking
Builds and maintains sustainable partnerships

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• At least six years of experience in disaster risk management with skills on hydro-meteorological data analysis and remote sensing & programming language applications
• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
• Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge and experience in FbAA initiatives, and skills of GIS, earth observation, and programming languages (R, Python, GEE, CDO) is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at nepal.hr@wfp.org to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.

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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.

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