Project field Coordinator

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNICEF and WFP are part of the United Nation country system in Burundi with a clear and approved multi-year joint work plan with the Government of Burundi. Each agency brings unique comparative advantages, with established evidence-based programs and proven results globally. WFP and UNICEF are sector lead agencies in various social service agendas such as nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), food security, social protection, child protection, etc. In collaboration with the Government and other partners, UNICEF and WFP have set-up a robust strategic framework for improved population resilience to food and nutrition insecurity and are implementing jointly the multi-sectoral response to issues related to malnutrition and food security

At the field (provincial) level,

• Coordinate the Project to ensure an integrated approach to nutrition, health, and food security outcomes as stipulated in the joint Programme funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the German Development Bank KfW. • Monitor activities closely to ensure planned activities are carried out within time and budget and in compliance with donor’s contractual obligations. • Overseeing planning and implementation also through regular field visits jointly with agencies’ staff, capturing transformative changes of beneficiary communities and households and supporting the development of knowledge products and visibility of KfW, UNICEF, and WFP. • Ensuring compliance with relevant project documents and contractual obligations in close coordination with WFP’s and UNICEF’s technical teams at the provincial locations. • Organizing and facilitating regular meetings between WFP partners involved in the project implementation, including cooperating partners and government services to share information, discuss bottlenecks and identify solutions. • Fostering the relationship among WFP and UNICEF teams and other parties involved at local level. • Together with the M&E appointed colleagues, contributing to and coordinating joint local accurate and timely analysis/surveys for effective project design and decision making. • Consolidating and developing concise informative reports and projects documents on the analysis and results achieved for the government, donors, partners, and beneficiaries • Ensuring good coordination with other organizations working in the same areas and same sectors, to foster synergies and avoid duplications of intervention. • Organizing donor field visits, when requested. • Perform other tasks, as required.

People

• Can identify, support, and encourage focused on-the-job learning opportunities to address gaps between current skillsets and needed future skillsets for WFP. • Create an inclusive culture: Recognizes the contributions of teammates and encourages contributions from culturally different team mates to recognize the value of diversity above and beyond just including it in programming for beneficiaries. • Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills. • Sets clear targets for self and others to focus team efforts on ambiguous situations (e.g., unprecedented issues and/or scenarios)

Performance • Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries. • Focus on getting results: Maintains focus on achieving individual results in the face of obstacles such as volatile or fragile environments and/or organizational roadblocks. • Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes personal accountability for upholding and delivering upon team’s commitments and provides assurance to stakeholders. • Be Decisive: Demonstrates ability to adjust to team’s plans and priorities to optimize outcomes considering evolving directives, while also responding quickly in high-pressure environments, such as in emergency settings.

Partnership • Demonstrates an understanding of when and how to tactfully engage other sections in conversations on impact, timing, or planning • Build strong external partnerships: Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships at the provincial level • Be politically agile & adaptable: Demonstrates ability to adapt engagement approach in the context of evolving partner circumstances and expectations • Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships. Competencies and values:

• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in the area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in the area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in the work environment. • Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: the ability to operate effectively across boundaries; the ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote, and potentially hazardous environments • Genuine commitment

monitoring and coordination of a Programme jointly implemented with other UN Agencies. - Design and implement context-specific programmes - Programme principles in emergencies and protracted conflict situations into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches

Gitega is classified as Security level 3. Caution is therefore always advised in the interior of the country as well as in the capital. Gitega is a non-family duty station.

Social indicators show that 70% of Burundi's population lives below the poverty line. The UN security service has certain security standards that all housing must meet, and UN volunteers receive an allowance to ensure that these standards can be met. The electricity supply is erratic. Therefore, an alternative source of electricity supply (e.g., the use of a generator) should be installed at the residence.

Houses are available for rental, for an approximate rent of 500 US$ to 1000 US$ per month.