Programme Associate Livelihoods G6, Egypt Country Office

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: Programme Associate Livelihoods

Department/Unit: Programme-Social Protection

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Grade: General Service L6

Reports to: Programme Policy Officer

Duration: One year (renewable)

Location: Cairo, Egypt

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. WFP’s Global Strategic Plan 2022-2025 is grounded within renewed global commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its associated Sustainable Development Goals. In line with the priorities and initiatives of the Government of Egypt, WFP is committed to support the Government in addressing nutrition and food security challenges within the framework of Egypt’s Sustainable Development Vision 2030. WFP in Egypt works to enhance the livelihoods, resilience and social and economic inclusion of the people most vulnerable to food insecurity, following a gender-transformative approach and leaving no one behind.

WHY JOIN WFP

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JOB PURPOSE

To provide specialized technical support to policy and programme activities for the effective management and implementation of social protection and livelihoods programmes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1.Provide technical support and executive assistance in the design, implementation and monitoring oof various activities on resilience and livelihoods, in alignment with wider social protection programme policies and guidelines and coherence with national strategies. 2.Provide specialized project management support to social protection programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets and are following WFP’s policies and procedures. 3. Prepare a range of reports and data analysis and highlight trends/issues to support operational decision-making and ensure deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control within the social protection area. 4.Ensure and/or perform accurate and timely recording of data and information management to ensure consistency of information presented to stakeholders and corporately. 5.Coordinate with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities. 6.Maintain partnerships and coordinate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions on the implementation of programme activities at the field and policy levels. 7.Support the capacity strengthening activities provided to national government, local stakeholders, cooperating partners and WFP staff within the specific technical area. 8.Support the administrative and financial management of activities to contribute to the effective and timely operations on ground and management of resources. 9.Act as a point of contact for technical backstopping and resolution of a range of operational queries and issues within specific technical areas. 10.Oversee and/or review the work of other WFP field and support staff and NGO staff, providing practical advice and guidance to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines. 11.Represent WFP in periodic meetings or workshops and assist in information sharing with local stakeholders, development partners and other colleagues. 12.Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor and Head of Unit.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Experience in development programming in general, contributed to implementation of programmes and worked with technical teams (i.e. social protection, livelihoods, economic empowerment, country capacity strengthening, gender, inclusion, child protection), has observed or assisted with policy dialogue and capacity strengthening.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or another field relevant to international development assistance. Post graduate degree is an asset.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English & Arabic language.

Experience: At least six years of postgraduate experience in the relative business stream with international development organizations. Out of which, at least three years specific experience in social protection or resilience and livelihoods.

Competencies: Networking, teamwork, planning, organization and action management.

Compensation

WFP offers a competitive compensation package including: •Attractive salary in accordance with industry standards. Please visit United Nations Salary Scales for more details. •Attractive pension plan •Child allowance •Medical coverage for staff and eligible dependents •Variety of leave entitlements, including but not limited to 30 days annual leaves per year, maternity/paternity leave, and special leave arrangements.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application no later than Saturday, 9 December 2023 (11:59 PM Cairo Time).

WFP is committed to an accessible, inclusive recruitment process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of any disability related reasonable accommodation or accessibility requests you may have. 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.

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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.