WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

  1. Contribute towards the development of a limited number of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
  2. Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
  3. Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
  4. Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities.
  5. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
  6. Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.
  7. Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
  8. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives.
  9. Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries.
  10. Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Language:

Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language.

Work Experience:

Three or more years of experience in Programme Management and Partnership preferably in humanitarian Organizations

**This vacancy is open for qualified South Sudanese nationals only.

Interested candidates should submit their application online through the following links:

Internal WFP staff can access the VA through the internal WFP portal, via the following link: http://newgo.wfp.org/services/e-recruitment

External applicants kindly follow the link: http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings

Application instructions:

  • All applications must be submitted online through WFP e-Recruitment System
  • Application letter and updated CV should be attached appropriately.
  • Pre-screening questions should be answered accurately.
  • Online forms should be filled accurately, and exact dates of employment reflected.
  • CVs should be submitted in English.

NOTE:

  • Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance
  • Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
  • WFP does not Charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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