Programme Associate SC6
Blantyre
- Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
- Location: Blantyre
- Grade: Consultancy - SB-3 (SC6/SC7), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE-RESILIENCE-BALAKA (SC)
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 diversity and gender balance.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) WFP is recognized as the leading solution provider and partner in the struggle to end hunger and malnutrition and particularly for its efforts to reach those furthest behind first.
Being the frontline agency of the United Nations system that delivers innovative hunger solutions to 81 countries each day worldwide; WFP’s 14,800+ strong staff share a vision and commitment to end hunger by 2030. Tackling the causes -- not just the symptoms – and operating in the remotest corners of the world, with all logistical means necessary, WFP’s results-focussed team provides nutritious and life-saving food and cash assistance when necessary. Bringing unrivalled experience and operating in the world’s most high profile, difficult environments, WFP upholds the humanitarian principles of humanity, integrity impartiality and neutrality.
In successfully achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2) i.e Zero Hunger by 2030, the WFP team actively fosters partnerships with governments, communities, local authorities, civil societies, other UN agencies and the private sector.
For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger.
Education:First Degree in Economics, Agriculture, Agricultural/Irrigation Engineering, Disaster Management, Environmental Science, Environmental and Natural Resource Management, Engineering related to Energy and Climate Change
Language:Fluency in English; understanding, writing, reading & speaking; and Chichewa.
- Responsible for overall planning and coordination of WFP activities at the assigned district.
- Assist the District Council in the timely development and submission of project proposals, including: budget, activity implementation, and procurement plans and closely monitor and support their timely execution.
- Prepare field visit plans and monitor the different project sites on a regular basis, ensuring that progress is made as planned (targeting; progress of activities; distributions of inputs).
- Represent WFP in all relevant district level meetings/coordination forums, and produce and submit an overview of the discussions to the Sub-office
- Supervise and provide technical support to the Field Monitor Assistants (FMA) in the district
- Preparing the ground setting and relevant documents when hosting missions in collaboration with the Country office.
At least five years of progressively responsible work related experience in facilitating participatory community sessions
WFP is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements, and do not attach certificates will be disregarded.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Deadline for application is 27 September 2019
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