Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer-CBT/SCOPE and overall supervision of the Head of Field Office/Emergency Coordinator, the Programme Associate-CBT/SCOPE will be responsible for the following duties.

Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of SCOPE/CBT activities and processes supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
Provide specialized project management support to all SCOPE/CBT related work to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
Prepare a range of reports and data analysis (resource utilization, programme status, performance and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the SCOPE/CBT work and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing SCOPE/CBT activities.
Support in coordination and communication with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to ensure efficient programme delivery.
Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the SCOPE/CBT.
Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a SCOPE/CBT.
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.
Perform other related duties as may be required and/or assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Academic Qualifications Guide

A minimum of first degree in or other related qualification. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Desired Experiences for entry into the role:

Experience in managing online applications and platforms, data analysis and reporting.
Experience in programme/project management, implementation, coordination, monitoring.
Demonstrate responsibility, proactiveness and initiative to respond and/or act independently under minimal supervision and general guidance.
Ability to think on the spot and use judgment in dealing with unforeseen daily operational challenges.
A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in working with technical teams in programme implementation is expected.

Language: Fluency in English language is essential. Knowledge of local languages spoken in northern Ghana and French are added advantages.

How to apply:

Applicants should submit their applications and CV stating 3 references online to: www1.wfp.org/careers/job.openings and follow the steps.

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply

People living with disability are also encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted.

Note:

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.
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

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Added 11 months ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: wfp.org