Programme Assistant (BISP Stunting Prevention) - SC5 - Punjab (Multiple Locations)

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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.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Assistant (BISP Stunting Prevention)

Grade: SC5

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 6 to 12 Months

Duty Station: Punjab (Multiple locations)

Vacancy Number: 831828

Date of Publication: 12 March, 2024

Deadline of Application: 25 March, 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

JOB PURPOSE

To support the implementation of BISP Stunting prevention activities at district level.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not-all-inclusive)

The Programme Assistant (BISP Stunting Prevention Project) will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. To coordinate on regular basis with all relevant stakeholders to develop the synergies and partnerships for successful implementation of BISP Stunting prevention project. 2. To maintain close liaison with Department of Health, LHWP, BISP District/Tehsil office to mobilize eligible beneficiaries at BISP Nashonuma Centre. 3. Maintain close coordination/Liaison with community workforce i.e. LHWs, CHWs, BBCs engaged them in mobilization and awareness raising campaign 4. Conduct training/orientation and capacity building session of Project staff and relevant stakeholders, such as medical officers, Women medical officers, Lady Health Workers (LHW) and Lady Health Supervisors (LHS). 5. Coordinate with BISP POS agent for the smooth disbursement of agreed entitlement to eligible beneficiaries at centres. 6. Facilitate in preparing the monthly SNF supplies distribution plans and execute distribution as per caseload of BISP beneficiaries at all facilitation centres. 7. Keep close coordination with the respective government departments, Cooperating Partner to ensure that all the activities at the Division/District level are well coordinated and actively participate in the district coordination meetings. 8. Within the specific area of responsibility, ensure compilation of data and support analysis and preparation of reports (daily, weekly & monthly) to support operational decision-making. 9. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary at district level. 10. Provide support to conduct the trainings Workshops and facilitate the donor missions at the District level. 11. Provide support in coordination with other UN agency partners (UNICEF, WHO & UNFPA) in the management SAM component 12. Coordinate with all district staff, IYCF counsellors and outreach staff to create harmonization and synergies in the implementation of SBCC activities. 13. Monitoring visits to conform the follow up cases (SAM/MAM) by SMs, participate in MSGs/FSGs and BBCs meetings. 14. Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of commodity movements and programme checklists, to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items. 15. Provide guidance to cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks. 16. Conduct periodic monitoring trips to the project sites, including random monitoring checks on Cooperating Partners (CPs) activities and report progress using standard monitoring tools. 17. Ensure proper advocacy and visibility of WFP activities at the district level. 18. Any other task assigned by supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREINCES

Education:

University degree in Nutrition, Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, Project Management or any other related field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in implementing programs, especially related to health and nutrition or CMAM.

Management and coordination of health & nutrition sector projects and working with government departments would have an added advantage with focus on WRA and Children U5.

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge & understanding of CMAM approaches, simplified protocols of wasting management and guidelines of management of stunting prevention programmes. Must posses the skills of multiple partners coordination, collaboration, leading & working with diverse teams, working as team player and an efficient in using Microsoft office tools especially MS Excel.

Languages: English, Urdu and Local (Punjabi).

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior 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 partnerships.

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.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These positions will be based in Lahore (division) and some other locations in Punjab. Programme Assistant will report directly to Programme Policy Officer at Field Office Punjab level under the overall guidance of Head of Field Office Punjab.

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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.