Head of Sub Office

Contract

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The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 82 countries each year. In Sierra Leone, WFP is implementing School feeding on behalf of the Government to over 200,000 children every day, we work with food insecure communities in livelihood support and resilience building as well as Nutrition prevention.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Country Director and Head of Programme, the Head of Sub Office will support the implementation of WFP’s operational portfolio assigned to the Makeni Sub Office. The candidate will be responsible for the following duties: •Manage and lead WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure timely and effective deployment of food assistance programmes. •Hold accountability for the deployment of CO initiatives, policies and strategies. •Effectively manage the Sub Office to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team. •Ensure efficient use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives. •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 relevant Security Management Team meetings. •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). •Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and evaluation activities. •Hold accountability and/or prepare accurate and comprehensive analysis and reports on WFP operations and performance with regular and timely submission for Country Office review to identify programme support requirements and inform operational planning and decisions. •Forge and nurture external partnerships to improve assistance packages and support complementary strategies; identify potential areas for collaborative approaches and initiatives. •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. •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. •Other as required.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Building Trust Client Orientation Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Creativity Empowering Others Ethics and Values Integrity Judgement and Decision-making Knowledge Sharing Leadership Managing Performance Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Technological Awareness Vision

designing and implementing vulnerability and food security assessments with a UN agency, government agency, NGO or other public sector agency is required. •Experience managing a UN or NGO field office is preferred. •Experience organizing and leading data collection and analysis teams is required. •Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Freetown is the capital city of Sierra Leone, situated on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. The country is slowly recovering from the devastating shocks of the Ebola Virus Disease and recent natural disaster of flooding and landslide. Sierra Leone is generally safe, the security level is low and the society is very religiously tolerant. Freetown is a family duty station. However, political and social tensions are expected to rise through 2017 to 2018 when presidential elections will be held. Current high inflation, rising food, water and fuel prices and falling exchange rates continue to make life very difficult for local Sierra Leoneans. The cost of living for expatriates is generally fair, and there are good supermarkets, restaurants and hotels available. There are good communication services, including mobile and internet services, available with a fair price. Local and regional banks deal in both local and foreign currencies. ATMs are available, and credit cards are accepted in some establishments. However, this is generally a cash economy. Freetown has a tropical climate, with very high rainfall in the rainy season, Sierra Leone boasts the finest beaches in West Africa, within easy reach of Freetown, with excellent seafood, surfing and sunshine.