Head of Field Office (HOFO) NKAYI

Contract

This is a UNV International Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Expert contracts.

The incumbent will provide operational support including user support and training, as well as supporting smaller changes and providing ongoing monitoring. The UNV will also work towards improving engagement with sister agencies by strengthening institutional capacities through policy design, planning, and programming, and will continue to work with the Government on scaling up and improving the management of national safety nets.

Under the direct supervision of deputy Country Director, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Manage and lead WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure timely and effective deployment of food assistance programmes. 2. Hold accountability for the deployment of CO initiatives, policies and strategies. 3. Effectively manage the Field Office to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team. 4. Ensure efficient use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives. 5. Hold accountability for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises and assets in the Field Office to ensure that WFP security and safety standards are locally set and followed. Actively participate and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT). 6. Collaborate with governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully deployed at the local level and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers). 7. Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and evaluation activities. 8. Hold accountability and/or prepare accurate and comprehensive analysis and reports on WFP operations and performance with regular and timely submission for Area/Country Office review to identify programme support requirements and inform operational planning and decisions. 9. Forge and nurture external partnerships to improve assistance packages and support complementary strategies; identify potential areas for collaborative approaches and initiatives. 10. Develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, donors, civil society, beneficiaries and other partners and media engaged in the field of food security. 11. Engage with beneficiaries, inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received, in order to ensure compliance with WFP policies and that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives. 12. Other as required.

Additional tasks as necessary given local context; • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

management and coordination of planning activities. It is an advantage to have at least one year was closely related to Programme functions.

The incumbent will be based in the city of Bétou (department of Likouala), which is recognized by the UN security as level I. The city is small and isolated with a permanent UNHCR office and the presence of several NGOs and other UN Agencies. The UN Volunteer will have the possibility to reside within the HCR operation base or in the city of Bétou. It is however not very easy to find a suitable apartment with basic security conditions. The apartment should be cleared with the security section. Each 3 months, a one-week rest and recuperation will be scheduled at Brazzaville. Even if the place is a family duty station, the living conditions are not conducive to a family life (low education and health capacities). Field missions will be carried out in the areas covered by the project.