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What will you do in this position?

You will provide operational support to the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) working closely with all units within the Regional Bureau, Dakar (RBD) and with the Country Offices (COs) in the region.

You will work under the direct guidance and supervision of the DRD.

How can you make a difference?

In this position, you will have to:

Support to Deputy Regional Director (operations support)

Monitor the implementation of the overall operational team’s priorities and actions plans
Measure and track the level of units’ integration through joint planning, support and monitoring
Monitor and follow up on the appropriate implementation of units’ action plans
Track progress in the results table of operational support implementation
Track and maintain records of COs’ support requests
Assist the DRD with the preparation and management of the monthly operational team meeting
Help coordinate and consolidate inputs from RBD technical units and COs
Support to DRD to internal and regional coordination platforms (IASC, Sahel Regional Coordination group, Unicef partnership, etc)
Review and analyse reports and briefs and provide feedback
Provide support with the development of strategic papers, briefs, talking points
Prepare for DRD field missions with briefs packages and ensure follow-up on mission recommendations
Support follow up on RD mission OPS recommendations, and OPS oversight recommendations
Draft talking points and develop presentations ahead of meetings when needed

Manage Reporting and Presentation

Ensure analysis and compilation of documents and data in a wide range of areas (drafting and editing of documents, tables and presentations)
Maintain up to date on lessons learned, evaluations, programmes, studies and research from regional and elsewhere.
Ensure mailing list and tables of contact are up to date
Support dissemination of recommendations and best practices, ensure OPS SharePoint is regularly updated for effective archive, knowledge management and capitalisation
Perform any other tasks as required by the DRD

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have for...

Education: A university degree in Development Studies, in International Affairs, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Administration or Business Administration.

Experience: At least one year of professional experience, preferably in the International Humanitarian/Development field. Previous experience with WFP would be an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

Excellent writing skills with demonstrated ability to write concise and analytical reports under time constraints
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to establish priorities, plan and organise work programme with minimum supervision
Tact, persuasiveness and ability to work in multicultural and diverse settings
Understanding of political dynamics and decision making and proven ability to establish and maintain good working relations with various RBD units, COs and external partners
Willingness to travel

Language: an intermediate level in French and Excellent Command in English languages are required.

Before you apply...

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive work environment in which diversity is valued and where no form of discrimination is tolerated. We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Western Africa. Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.

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