Programme Associate (School Feeding)

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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.

Job Title: Programme Associate (School Feeding) Grade: G6 Type of contract: Fixed Term Duration: 12 Months Duty Station: Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh Vacancy Number: 01

Monthly Net Salary: As per UN salary scale

Date of Publication: 07 December 2022

Deadline of Application: 20 December 2022

This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from Bangladesh.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave, and a medical insurance.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective specialized support, technical analyses and management support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision of the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide technical support and assist in the implementation of School Feeding activities in refugee camps and host communities Cox’s Bazar, especially with regard to a three-year USDA/McGovern Dole funded school feeding programme;
• Communicate regularly with the School Feeding Programme Officer to ensure activities are performed in accordance with WFP policies, donor policies, and agreements. i.e. daily/ weekly report, day to day consultation;
• Ensure and follow-up with partners for timely submission of reports;
• Review partners monthly reports, i.e. CP Distribution Reports, Monthly Utilization Reports, Project Implementation Reports, etc. and provide feedback;
• Prepare reconciliation of CP reports and review Distribution Report entries in COMET and facilitate validation in system;
• Coordinate with Country Office and Sub Office level supply chain unit for ensuring availability of food;
• Review and check partners delivery plans and food requests and ensure Food Release Notes (FRN) are prepared and validated in COMET;
• Provide support to partners in the successful expansion of school feeding programme in camps;
• Coordinate with education partners in camps like UNICEF, UNHCR, SCI, BRAC, and education sector for efficient implementation of the programme in registered and makeshift camps;
• Check and verify partners quarterly and monthly invoices and expenditure statements and process payments;
• Track CP spending, manage cash forecast, book estimated expenditure and enter actual expenditure in WINGSII, perform monthly invoice matching and payment process in ITS;
• Facilitate Field Level Agreement with partners and the amendments required;
• Provide support to partners for preparing annual and quarterly workplan;
• Supervise and review regularly the accomplishment of workplan of partners and follow-up for timely action;
• Oversee Program Assistant, review and provide performance feedback;
• Review WFP PAs' monthly activity plan and report and provide feedback.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the development or humanitarian sector with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the field of the literacy or education programme.

Education: University degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in English, Education, Social Science or any other relevant field.

Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Bangla dialects.

Knowledge & Skills: Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems eg. COMET. General knowledge of UN system administrative policies, rules, regulations and procedures in the area of administration.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. Education, Literacy programme etc.). • Has contributed to implementation of programmes. • Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.

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.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP provides life-saving assistance to more than 850,000 Rohingya refugees and over 300,000 most vulnerable households in the local communities. WFP implements a range of programmes including integrated food and nutrition assistance, school feeding activities, emergency preparedness, and tailored livelihoods programme to support the most vulnerable population.

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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.

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.