Special Assistant to the Country Director

Brazzaville

Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
Location: Brazzaville
Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Administrative support
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

JOB TITLE:	Special Assistant to the Country Director
TYPE OF CONTRACT:	Consultant I
UNIT/DIVISION:	ROC – CD
DUTY STATION (City, Country):	Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
DURATION:	11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Country Director. She/He will supervise the Communication Unit and will work in close collaboration with the Deputy Country Director.

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the CD through a combination of project management, writing and editing, research, and high level administrative and relationship support functions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support to the Country Director

Ensure dissemination and follow-up of information about new RB/HQ initiatives within the CO team, as well as dissemination of recommendations and best practices
Draft talking points and develop presentations ahead of CD/DCD meetings and missions, when needed
Carry out research and analysis of documents and data in a wide range of areas (drafting and editing of documents, tables and presentations)
Provide support with the development of strategic papers
Coordinate support to high-level missions to RoC and to CD/DCD missions abroad, when needed;
Support the CO Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism by ensuring that i) complaints from category 1 to 3 are handled by relevant colleagues and feedback is provided to beneficiaries; ii) complaints from category 4-5 are directed to the CD;
Facilitate the ACR clearance through ensuring CD determined priorities are considered, managing timelines, gaining cooperation of various stakeholders at CO level, monitoring progress, problem-solving, adjusting plans and serving as interface with RB.

Supervision of communication activities

Support the elaboration of the ROC communications strategy as well as Management of the allocated resources to the Communications unit
Supervise the Communications focal and ensure documented and effective capacity transfer is implemented
Ensure CD and WFP Congo social media platforms are properly fed
Maintain regular and quality contact with the Communication and Protocol officers in the partner government entities and UN agencies

Perform any other tasks as required by the CD

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:	A university degree in Development Studies, in International Affairs, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Administration or Business Administration.
Experience:	At least one year of professional experience, preferably in the International Humanitarian/Development field
Knowledge & Skills: Desirables:	Excellent writing skills with demonstrated ability to write concise and analytical reports under time constraints Ability to communicate effectively orally Ability to establish priorities, plan and organise work programme with minimum supervision Tact, persuasiveness and ability to work in multicultural and diverse settings Understanding of political dynamics and decision making and proven ability to establish and maintain good working relations with internal and external stakeholders Willingness to travel Willingness to engage in skill transfer activities UN/WFP experience.
Languages:	Proficiency in writing and verbal communication in French and English