Programme Associate G6
Provide effective coordination and specialized support for food assistance activities.
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Overview
Provide effective coordination and specialized support for food assistance activities.
You have:
- Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
- At least 6 years of experience in similar work.
- Fluency (level C) in both written and oral communication in English and Swahili languages.
- Has worked with technical teams (i.e., nutrition, VAM, etc.).
- Has contributed to the implementation of programmes.
- Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS INTO THE ROLE
Education:
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience:
At least 6 years of experience in similar work.
- Has worked with technical teams (i.e., nutrition, VAM, etc.).
- Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
- Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in both written and oral communication in English and Swahili languages.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Regional Bureaus (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). Job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or Head of Field Office.
At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective coordination and specialized support to a full range of policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
2. Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g., food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
4. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
5. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
6. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs, and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.
8. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES CONTINUED
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Generate and analyze process monitoring dashboard, share the analysis with all key staff and ensure actions are implemented before the next report.
12. Enforce/oversee implementation of the COMET/LESS standard operating procedures at sub-office level
13. Develop and oversee implementation of monthly M&E plan at Sub Office. Submission of monthly M&E plan to CO.
14. Identify M&E capacity gaps and training needs and propose ways to strengthen capacity of WFP and partner’ staff to address these gaps.
15. Lead field-level coordination and participate in different WFP assessments, such as CHS, PDM, Market Assessments, baselines, endlines and prepare and/or review respective reports produced by VAM/M&E CO.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Only Tanzanian nationals should apply.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for application is 12 March 2023
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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
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging project you managed and how you overcame the hurdles? | This question assesses problem-solving and project management skills. | Provide details about the project, specific challenges, and tailored solutions you implemented. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and quality in your reports and data analysis? | The interviewer wants to understand your attention to detail and quality control processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to collaborate with different stakeholders. What approach did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your work when managing multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you had to adapt to a change in a project plan. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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