Programme Assistant - CBT at World Food Programme (WFP)

Key Responsibilities (not all inclusive, nor exhaustive)

• Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programmer policies and guidelines.
• Provide project management and/or general office support
• Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports in order to support operational decision making.
• Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work following corporate standards and guidelines.
• Support communication and activities with local partners agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
• Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessarry
• 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

Qualification, Experience and Attributes
Education:

• Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary Certificate in the related functional area. Completion of University degree is an advantage,

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years relevant support experience is required in the following:
  • Has worked with technical team (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.)
  • Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
  • Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
  • Has participated in the capacity building activities.
  • Has experience in managing partnerships.
• Knowledge of cash-based transfer modalities is an added advantage.

Language:

• Flnency (level C) in English language.
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri local languages is desirable.