Programme Associate (Emergency Response) SC6 – Yaoundé
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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP Cameroon is part of the Country Offices in the Regional Bureau for Central and West Africa (RBD) facing multiple humanitarian crises that simultaneously aggravate existing socio-economic vulnerabilities in the country. The fragile security situation in the Northern part of the Country, a protracted refugee operation in the East and crises in the Northwest and Southwest regions has left millions of people vulnerable to food insecurity. WFP provides a key emergency response component of the Humanitarian Response Plan through regular food and sustainable development assistance to part of the food insecure and vulnerable people in the country. With the launch of the second-generation strategic plan, it is imperative to obtain the optimum capacity of staff, partners and beneficiaries given the precarious humanitarian situation and importance of delivering efficient and quick support. This role further described below, will contribute to the World Food Programme's mission in Cameroon to Saving Lives, Changing Lives.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programmatic activities related to Emergency Responses (Activity 1, Strategic Objective 1, CSP 2022-26), particularly on General Food Assistance with food in kind. To provide support to the SO1 Manager on planning and coordinating humanitarian assistance in kind.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of Emergency Responses (all the interventions that fall under Activity 1, but specially food assistance).
2. Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined Emergency programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures (SOPs for General Food Assistance).
3. Within the Emergency Response, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. Quarterly Distribution Plans, food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, stock follow up, performance) and highlight issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
4. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the Emergency Response Activity (e.g. assistance programmes, resource and pipeline monitoring, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders (reporting issues).
5. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
6. 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.
7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.
8. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.
9. 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.
10. 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.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
Experience:
- At least six (6) years or more of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field of work with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
Language:
- Fluency (level C) in English or French language (written and oral).
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: English/French. (Other WFP working language) would be an asset.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
| Leads by Example with Integrity | Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments | Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork | Applies Strategic Thinking | Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships | |
| Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others | Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change |
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Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things | Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives |
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. |
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Proven experience of similar humanitarian interventions in conflict-torn settings or climate-hit areas, distributing food (or non-food items).
• Knowledge of Cash-based interventions, nutritional programmes or social protection schemes will be an asset
• Previous experience in programme management at field level, managing logistics, financial resources, staff and monitoring systems will be an advantage
COMPETENCIES
Programme Lifecycle & Food AssistanceTransfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher)Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.)Emergency ProgrammingStrategic Policy Engagement w/ Government
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Contract Type : Service Contract – SC
- Unit : Programme
- Duty Station : Yaoundé, Cameroon
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 31st May 2023 (11:59 PM UTC+1)
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