Jobs at World Food Programme (WFP)

To design and manage programmes of moderate size or complexity that effectively meet food assistance needs, or contribute to policy formulation and/or provide technical advice or oversight on programme strategy and implementation.

To lead the Partnerships sub-unit at the Maiduguri Area Office, Nigeria CO

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Contribute to formulation of WFP-wide programme policies in line with both organisational strategy and the practical realities of operating in the field; or translate programme policy into Regional/Country level practices. Developing programme guidance and implementation modalities and operations, to ensure a clear and strong connection between HQ and field operations.
• Provide advice and support to COs on moderately complex issues to clarify ambiguities and ensure that policy and programme operations are consistent with WFP policies, Executive Board decisions, and other relevant guidance.
• Provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on programme and policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition.
• Assist counterparts in governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully employed and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of moderately complex food assistance programmes to strengthen government and community ownership and effectiveness of food security and nutrition programmes at national and sub-national levels.
• Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.
• Enhance WFP’s leadership status in forums relating to area of specialism, for example food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience or engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts through direct participation, briefings, information products and other materials.
• Manage operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to food assistance.
• Manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use.
• Contribute to resources mobilisations efforts for WFP projects, including clearly articulating the need for food assistance and related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation of projects including commodity and cash availability, seeking advice from senior colleagues where necessary.
• Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partner to design and deliver effective food assistance programmes.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
• Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for achievement of set objectives within a moderate budget.
• Contribute to Country Office Emergency Preparedness i.e. early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian crises and needs.
• Other as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

• All TRC are conducted and recommandation provide to the CPC for the endorsement of the CPs budget and proposals.
• CPs coordination meetings are regularly conducted and action points followed up for implementation
• PACEs are initiated and completed on time for all staff members in the partnership sub unit
• CP invoices are received and processed within 21 days for payment
• A weekly CP/FLA report is prepared and shared with the HoP

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has experience working across the Program portfolio including VAM/Nutrition.
• Has led a Sub Office or a small country/area office programme team or a component of a country office programme portfolio.
• Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions

Knowledge & Skills:

• Very good writing and communication skills
• Can work under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Able to prioritize activities and meet deadlines
• Excellent team player with very good soft skills

Education:

• Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Language:

• International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.
• National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

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Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Programme Policy Officer (Livelihoods and Resilience), the Programme Assistant will provide effective support to programme activities that effectively meet objectives of building resilience of vulnerable households for food and nutrition security.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Provide technical support and assist in the implementation of various livelihood and resilience activities and processes, supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
• Provide specialized project management support to livelihood and resilience programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
• 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.
• 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 ensure efficient delivery of livelihood interventions.
• Contribute to program communications through good research, analysis of assigned area of work and timely preparation and distribution of information products to target audience(s).
• Support the capacity building of staff, cooperating partners and national government on WFP livelihood planning and designing tools among others.
• Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility including CBT and technical related queries from beneficiaries.
• Monitoring activities planning and implementation at the CO and provide support to the FOs and report progress periodically to the head of section for his / her information, reflections and actions.
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely progress reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, including donor specific visibility content.
• Others as determined by the line manager.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Exposure to and experience with implementation of agriculture and livestock, watershed management, Natural Resource Management, International Development, Social Protection and planning, participatory approaches, and community-led change projects; food security, nutrition programmes and safety nets desirable.
• Exposure to and experience with food security, nutrition programmes and safety nets desirable.
• Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and experience in using geographic information systems is an advantage.
• Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact, negotiating skills; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety.
• Flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A University degree in International Development, Agricultural Economics, Nutrition/Health, General Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Language:

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.