Programme Associate - Relief (G6) Beledweyne

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is 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.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Coordinate emergency preparedness and relief activities in the context of WFP operations in Hirshabelle.

• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of relief programmes in accordance with WFP policy and guidelines.

• Contributes to developing plans for anticipatory action based on pre-determined triggers and in coordination with humanitarian partners.

• Manage, prioritize, and plan for resources to ensure that activities are implemented according to plan and in coordination with relevant colleagues across functional areas.

• Review and present project proposals for relief activities to the Country Project Committee (CPC) and follow up on issues raised by the committee.

• Prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.

• Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.

• Participate in food security data collection, analysis, and dissemination, particularly FSNAU and Food Security Cluster, and work closely with partners to strengthen data quality, accuracy, and consistency to build credible performance evidence.

• Contribute towards quality capacity assessment of CPs and Partnerships evaluations

• Participate in the food security cluster meetings on behalf of WFP.

• Perform COMET data by capturing commodities dispatched or rather received, stock balances, internal partner movement, distributed food, and above all, prepared Food Release Notes for logistics to release STOs, pipeline management, and making necessary follow-up with logistics.

• Provide support to relief CPs on SCOPE registration.

• Disseminate Top-up and redemption reports to partners.

• Contribute to the monthly food distribution plans.

• Assesses CP scope kit needs and management.

• Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.

• Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.

• Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education OR University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in food security, nutrition, public health, community development, law, humanitarian, humanities and social sciences or any other relevant field to international development assistance.

Experience: At least Six (6) years of relevant experience with a secondary School Certificate Or University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in food security projects, Relief, Nutrition, SafetyNet, M&E or livelihood related program activities.

Languages: Fluent knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

Knowledge and Skills Required: 

• Experience monitoring stock status and inspections

• Solid knowledge of humanitarian work, standards, and principles.

• Very good understanding of food security and related interventions.

•  Experience working in fragile context and or emergency settings.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing.

• Solid analytical skills and capacity to synthesize complex information. Ability to plan and coordinate.

• Ability to work and deliver quality inputs under pressure.

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP Somalia offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.