Field Programme Associate GS6 (Monaragala/Kurunegala Districts)

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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: Field Programme Associate

Grade: GS6

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 1 Year

Duty Station: Moneragala/Kurunegala Districts, Sri Lanka

Vacancy Number : 830193

Date of Publication: 06.11.2023

Deadline of Application: 13.11.2023

This vacancy announcement is for Sri Lankan Nationals only.

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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JOB PURPOSE

The associate will also be responsible to provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to programme activities under the Country Strategic Plan.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The Programme Associate, under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer, will be accountable to: • Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various and multiple activities and processes within the Programme unit, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. • Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes, ensuring that activities are performed within established targets and in accordance with 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), highlighting trends/issues, and 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. • Support the development and implementation of procedures and assist in the setup and implementation of proper procedures, systems, and controls for management of resources. • Monitor fund advances, fund balances, and the centralized system to ensure efficient resource utilization, prevent project delays, and adhere to WFP standards, taking corrective actions when necessary. • Contribute to the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of district proposals, work and procurement plans, budgets, monitor expenditure, and budget forecasts to ensure that relevant requirements are met. • Coordinate with other teams to ensure that all project activities are performed efficiently and in line with the needs of the wider Programme team. • Compile data from the WFP database and systems to assist in generating and analyzing performance reports on a predefined timeline. • Allocate tasks to other support staff, provide guidance and on-the-job training in management of resources to ensure projects are implemented to the required standards. • Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities. • Coordinate and effectively communicate with the Government institutions, local partners, NGO/CBOs, and to perform accurate programme analyses and ensure efficient delivery of activities. • Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners, and national government within the specific technical area. • Act as a point of contact for the 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 in the field. • Support the advancement of gender equality and nutrition integration. • Perform any other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: • Completion of secondary school education. First University Degree or a post-secondary certificate in agriculture / construction related functional area is desirable. In addition, the following competencies are required.

Experience: • At least four years relevant working experience in the districts or equitant. • Has contributed to implementation of programmes by working with government, private sector and civil society. • Familiar with participatory approaches to advance food and nutrition security. • Basic understanding on UN Agencies would be an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills: • Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills and proven ability to be flexible in a team-oriented approach with diverse groups of people. • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills. • Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills. • Proven ability to efficiently and effectively handle multiple tasks at the same time. • Computer literate.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected], cc’ing [email protected].

A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger (SDG 2) in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. WFP has been present in Sri Lanka since 1968 providing assistance to the country in emergency situations and conducting protracted recovery interventions in the aftermath of man-made disasters such as the 27-year conflict and recurrent natural disasters (droughts and floods/landslides). The country’s on-going economic crisis -- the worst in decades – has triggered a spike in the cost of living, along with lost jobs and reduced incomes. Coupled with the lingering effects of COVID-19 and impacts of climate change, the country is experiencing a concerningly high level of food insecurity. These challenges threaten to reverse years of development gains, undermining the country’s ability to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Even before the ongoing crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lankan women and children had very high rates of malnutrition: 17 percent of children under 5 were too short for their age (stunted) and 15 percent were too thin for their height (wasted), a figure which is considered 'very high’ in WHO classifications. The current economic crisis will likely aggravate this further. WFP commenced its second-generation five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for the period 2023 – 2027 (CSP 2018-2022) which aims to address immediate food and nutrition needs while building medium to long-term solutions through four strategic outcomes.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely: Leading by example with integrity, Driving results and delivering on commitments, Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork, Applying strategic thinking, Building and maintaining sustainable partnership

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) and Country Offices (COs). Job holders typically report to the Budget & Programming Officer. Job holders at this level are expected, under general supervision, to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. They are expected to use own discretion to address unforeseen situations seeking advice from supervisor. Job holders support management of financial resources and may provide guidance to other staff.This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.

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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.