Programme Associate SC-6, Samakhisay District, Attapeu Province

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 WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. In Lao PDR, WFP supports the government in providing school lunches for primary students, counters malnutrition with targeted food support to the most vulnerable, and helps communities build resilient lives with sustainable livelihood options.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Post title: Programme Associate SC-6

Contract type: Service Contract

Level: SC-6

Location: Samakhisay District, Attapeu Province

Numbers of post: 1 (One)

Duration: 1 year (renewable)

This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from Laos PDR only.

Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. WFP is committed to an inclusive working environment which values diversity and has zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment and abuse of any kind. WFP provides necessary arrangement to ensure staff safety when travel to remote areas.

WFP is committed to gender equality and parity (50% women and 50% men) and to diversity more generally, among employees across all grades, functions and contract modalities. WFP supports the use of flexible working arrangements to assist women and men in balancing work and personal responsibilities, translating into effective, efficient and dedicated participation of women and men in the workforce. WFP offers an attractive salary and other benefits, including annual leave, parental leave and health insurance for staff and eligible dependents.

JOB PURPOSE

WFP is looking for Programme Associate SC-6 to be based in Samakhisay District, Attapeu Province

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer and Overall Supervision of the Head of Field Office in Pakse, the Programme Associate is responsible for:

• Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures;
• 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;
• Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities;
• Support coordination and communication of activities on behalf of WFP with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions;
• Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary;
• Support planning for SO1, SO2, SO3 and SO4 project / activities at district level in collaboration and coordination with relavant government offices at the provincial and district level
• Supervise and performance management of district level field staff including program assistants and district community facilitators
• Support implementation Social and Behavior Change (SBC), cash based transfer (CBT) and other activities of the programme.
• Regularly monitoring and provide updates and reports on the field activities implemented, assess project performance including utilization of resources and achievement of planned targets with technical quidance for Field Office, Monitoring and Evaluation Unite and the Programme unit from Country office.
• Drafting of initial minutes of meetings and proceedings of reviews and collecting information from villages regarding programme progress and achievements.
• Perform other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of Secondary School Education. A Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, nutrition, public health, social sciences is desirable.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Lao and English. Ability to speak at least one ethnic group language is an asset

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• At least six (6) years' relevant working experience in rural community development, agriculture or equivalent is preferable.
• Experience working with different technical teams (agriculture, health, education) and contributed programme implementation.
• Experience working in difficult locations with people of different backgrounds.
• Excellent word and excel processing skills.
• Knowledge of database and data analysis is an asset.
• Able to drive motorbike in rural setting.
• Ability to work independently.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Posting date: Wednesday 21 June 2023

Closing date: Tuesday 04 July 2023, Midnight Local time

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

Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply

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.