Programme Assistant-Livelihood (SC5)
Support effective delivery of assistance packages in livelihood projects.
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Overview
Support effective delivery of assistance packages in livelihood projects.
You have:
- Completion of secondary school education; a post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Farsi.
- Has contributed to implementation of livelihood projects.
- Has worked on feasibility studies and developing business proposals.
- Has been involved in field activities working with vulnerable groups of people.
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This vacancy is open to Iranian nationals only
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
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 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.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The job holders typically report to a Programme Officer (Livelihood) or the designate. At this level, job holders are responsible for the completion of a range of specialized and/or standardized processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines and practices. They work under minimum supervision, perform basic analyses and compile reports to support information consistency and smooth implementation of programmes/projects.
JOB PURPOSE
To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. 2. Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures. 3. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making. 4. Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines. 5. Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities. 6. Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions. 7. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary. 8. 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.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Keep the record of all implemented LH activities, involved beneficiaries and related documents in all settlements, LH activities expenditures, procured goods/services; prepare relevant reports.
- Provide specifications of required livelihood items to be procured in contact with settlements managers and beneficiaries, supply chain unit, and MPO focal points; conduct market search to find potential suppliers and tune the specifications; follow up on procurement of items and provide quotations for MPOs, on-time delivery, and receiving goods received notes and commitment letters, baseline questionnaire; monitor proper installation/utilization of items.
- Identify and report any errors/shortfalls that occur in the commodity tracking in programme unit (to be in contact with settlements managers and beneficiaries, random check monitoring of livelihood activities).
- Draft Note Verbales, concept notes, SOPs, correspondences; translate programme related documents, and prepare minutes of meetings.
- Participate in working groups as required (e.g. livelihood working group).
- Perform other related tasks as required.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose
- Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
- Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
- Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
- Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.
People
- Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
- Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
- Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
- Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.
Performance
- Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
- Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
- Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
- Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.
Partnership
- Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
- Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
- Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
- Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Can facilitate implementation of food assistance programmes under guidance using basic understanding of principles and good practices of programme design, implementation and monitoring. Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers) Demonstrates ability to facilitate, under guidance, food assistance programme implementation that deploys full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation. Knowledge of Specialized Areas Understands basic technical concepts and data andtheir relevance to food assistance programmes. Emergency Programming Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes. Strategic Policy Engagement w/Govt Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Farsi.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has contributed to implementation of livelihood projects. • Has worked on feasibility studies and developing business proposals. • Has been involved in field activities working with vulnerable groups of people.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT TYPE & LEVEL OF CONTRACT: SERVICE CONTRACT/SC5 DURATION & START DATE: 1 YEAR - RENEWABLE DUTY STATION (CITY, COUNTRY): TEHRAN, IRAN REPORTS TO: PROGRAMME OFFICER (LIVELIHOOD)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates are invited to apply online not later than Sunday, 20 December 2020.
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Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage a challenging project? | This question assesses your project management skills and your ability to overcome obstacles. | Discuss a specific project, outline the challenges faced, and explain the steps you took to resolve them. |
| How do you handle collaboration with different stakeholders? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your interpersonal and communication skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you have contributed to a successful program or project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you would approach data analysis for program implementation. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to ensure effective communication within a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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