ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps com- munities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
This position is based in WFP Ethiopia, Assosa and will be under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Gambella.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs and to manage field operations to ensure the effective and efficient deployment of food assistance programmes.
ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
- Contribute towards the development of a limited number of food assistance projects (e.g. Refugees, HIV, Targeted Supplementary Feeding), plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
- Provide project management direction and support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
- Effectively contribute to the management of the Sub Office to ensure the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team.
- Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
- Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.
- Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
- Identify and support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives.
- Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries.
- Perform other duties as required.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
- Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
- Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other related field with 1 year of professional experience in the concerned function, or First University degree with 3 years of related professional experience.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY:
WFP is an equal opportunity employer. Ethiopian female and male candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to APPLY on-line through WFP recruitment website.
Please note that WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
