Guinea CO – Strategic Performance Management Intern

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency and leading organization in saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies improving nutrition situation of vulnerable people, providing school meals for children and working with smallholder farmers and communities to increase livelihoods and build resilience. WFP received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 and is fighting hunger in the frontlines of 92 countries with more than 20,000 staff around the world and its yearly budget in 2021 was 10bilIion USD.

Why work with us?

Although rich in natural resources, Guinea faces major socio-economic challenges. The poverty rate is alarming, and 21.8 % of households are food insecure. Malnutrition remains high: 6.1 % of children under 5 are affected by global acute malnutrition, 24.4 % are stunted, and 12 % are underweight.

Rural populations are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity. Among those affected by severe food insecurity, 71.1 % practice subsistence farming. Smallholder farmers comprise the majority of the country’s poor, showing a correlation between poverty and food insecurity. Besides, they have poor access to seeds and fertilizers, production and processing equipment, storage facilities, basic infrastructure and affordable financial services. Although women play a crucial role in agriculture, particularly in food production, they have difficulties in accessing land and productive resources, education, formal employment and income-generating activities. Their work is often unpaid and undervalued. Women make up 60 % of people suffering from chronic hunger, and the majority of rural people living in poverty.

Unemployment is high, particularly among youth and women, and literacy rates are low, with only 32% of the adult population able to read and write. School attendance is also low- 22% of primary school-aged children are out of school. Moreover, Guinea faces major socio-political challenges and the approaching parliamentary and presidential elections increases the risk of ethnic and political violence paralysing economic activities in the country.

The World Food Programme (WFP) has been present in Guinea since 1964 providing nutritious and immediate food assistance to affected populations during and in the aftermath of crises. WFP works in partnership with the Government to improve children’s access to education, enhance nutrition among the population, build sustainable food systems and communities’ resilience to shocks whilst improving their access to profitable and stable agricultural markets. WFP activities also include strengthening the Government’s technical capacities to develop sustainable programmes sensitive to addressing gender inequalities and root causes of malnutrition.

What is in for you?

➡️ 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.

➡️ WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance.

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What will you do in this position?

You will assist in developing CO (Country Office) performance management system and its tracking with 10 different units in Conakry head office and 7 field offices to assure that the overall CO's key objectives are met in time.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director or his/her delegate, you will:

1. Provide strategic and operational support to the Country Director's office, especially by assisting in designing, developing performance management and tracking system.
2. Carry out performance related data gathering and analyses with each team in the Conakry head office and field offices.
3. Support teams to improve quality of monthly performance snapshot and follow up different units’ activities and key indicators with systematic review.
4. Promote the MBO (Management by Objectives) and RBM (Result Based Management) and provide relevant guidance and trainings.
5. Participate in various projects and tasks, working closely together with experienced project managers.
6. Perform other duties as required.

Supervision (Level/Methods of supervision)

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, you will be provided with one-on-one technical supervision, skills development, and mentoring. Supervision will include performance planning, follow-ups and review, as well as learning and development discussions, as appropriate.

With the support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a supervisor, you will rapidly become a productive member of the team. All contents created will remain the copyright of WFP and WFP will be free to adapt and modify them in the future.

Throughout your assignment you have access to an industry-leading learning platform, WeLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, you may participate in WFP workshops, seminars and field missions, as appropriate.

Learning Elements

At the end of the assignment, you would be expected to have improved your skills in the following areas:

• Performance management skills;
• Data collection and analysis;
• Understanding WFP field operation and CO key strategies. Learn how to support units and strengthen key performance.
• Concise infographic drafting skills, and
• Inter-personal skills required for working in a dynamic office, dealing with in-house clients, and maneuvering in a large UN organization.

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

07/07/2023

Ref.: VA 827891

Kindly note the only documents you 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.

For candidates who experience problems accessing WFP E-recruitment platform and need accommodations in applying, please contact wfprecruitment@wfp.org mentioning the VA number in the subject line.

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 service.

How do you apply…

To be considered, you are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

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