Programme Associate - Nutrition SC6 at World Food Programme (WFP)

Requisition ID: 141769
Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Job Purpose

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

Organizational Context:

• Job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or Head of Field Office.
• The job holder will be responsible for the completion of a range of Nutrition specialized and/or standardized processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines and practices.
• The Job holder is 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 holder is expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.
• He / she will work under the supervision the head of Nutrition Unit and should perform analyses policies, guidelines and reports to support consistency and smooth implementation of programmes/projects.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in health, nutrition or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in implementation of Nutrition activities in North East Nigeria.

Language:

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and in the main language (Kanuri / Hausa) used in the North East of Nigeria.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
• Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
• Within the specific area of responsibility, 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.
• 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.

Other Specific Job Requirements

• Provide support to entry of monthly distribution report in COMET.
• Prepare and submit FRNs and liaise with Supply chain to ensure timely delivery of food to CPs and government where appropriate.
• Assist the program manager in the management of WFP nutrition programmes in the in   coordination with the government, the United Nations agencies of other stakeholders.
• Participate in the analysis of proposals submitted to WFP by CPs and ensure that nutrition interventions and / or nutritional aspects; are in line with country strategies and implementation arrangements, and provide technical advice to ensure compliance with existing guidelines and standards;
•  Any other tasks requested.

Desired Experiences for Entry into the Role

• Has a minimum of 3 years working experience in implementation of Nutrition activities in North East Nigeria.
• General Knowledge of WFP nutrition monitoring and reporting processess.
• Knowledge of the local language (Kanuri/Hausa) and socio-cultural context of the duty station