Head of Sub-Office, FT NOC, Dessie (1) and Mekelle (1)-Re-advertised

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps com- munities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.

WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These two positions are based in WFP Ethiopia, Dessie and Mekelle and will be under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead and manage a WFP Field Office to ensure the effective and efficient management of human and financial resources and delivery of WFP programs and activities. A large emphasis is placed upon building and maintaining relationships with local governments, UN agencies and other partners in the area to reinforce WFP’s visibility.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Manage and lead WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure timely and effective deployment of food assistance programmes.
2. Hold accountability for the deployment of Country Office’s initiatives, policies and strategies.
3. Effectively manage the Sub Office to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team.
4. Ensure efficient use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives; monitor allocated budgets for a sound financial management at the Sub-Office level.
5. Hold accountability for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises and assets in the Sub Office to ensure that WFP security and safety standards are locally set and followed. Actively participate and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).
6. Collaborate with governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully deployed at the local level and provide support, technical expertise as well as capacity strengthening for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers).
7. Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and evaluation activities.
8. Hold accountability and/or prepare accurate and comprehensive analysis and reports on WFP operations and performance with regular and timely submission for Area/Country Office review to identify programme support requirements and inform operational planning and decisions.
9. Forge and nurture external partnerships to improve assistance packages and support complementary strategies; identify potential areas for collaborative approaches and initiatives.
10. Develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, donors, civil society, beneficiaries and other partners and media engaged in the field of food security.
11. Engage with beneficiaries, inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received, in order to ensure compliance with WFP policies and that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives.
12. Other as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

1. Has developed, or supported in the development of, multi-discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a defined area.
2. Has gained experience in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation.
3. Has field experience via field rotations or working in a sub-office, and through field postings.
4. Gained experience of analysing political situations, assessing risk accurately and supporting managers and leaders in decision making that is sensitive to this.
5. Gained broader exposure across areas within a function (i.e. policy, programme etc.)
6. Has gained experience managing mid-size financial budgets, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
7. Has experience leading a mid-size to large team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
8. Participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation in support of broad function or Country Office requirements.
9. Participated in a moderately complex emergency operation/ development programme.
10. Has experience with security co-ordination and compound management within a mid-size area.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field with 5 years of professional experience in the concerned function, or First University degree with 7 years of related professional experience. <!--![endif]---->

LANGUAGE

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 March 2018

Applications recieved after the above deadline will not be considered.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.