Programme Associate (CBT, School Feeling & Nutrition) G6, Deir Ezour VA041-2022

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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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than 25 of August 2022.

CONTRACT TYPE & DURATION

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - G6

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Deir Ezzour

Number of required employees: 1

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight hunger globally, including its work during the coronavirus pandemic.

In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Programme associate will work in the field office under the direct supervision of the national programme officer and overall supervision of the head of the field office, with technical support from different units in Damascus.
The programme associate will work in close collaboration with other functional areas in the field office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Cash Based Transfers (CBT):
•    Participate in the planning and management of the beneficiary data collection.
•    Support and monitor the beneficiary data collection process, to be carried out by the CPs in coordination with the activities focal point.
•    Carry out data cleansing, extraction, analysis and uploading of the beneficiaries in SCOPE in coordination with the activities focal point.
•    Manage all data related to beneficiaries and distribution at FO level.
•    Extract and provide data to the concerned focal points and CPs.
•    Coordinate with the technical team in CO for any SCOPE technical issues.
•    Ensure provision of needed equipment for CPs and retailers.
•    Organize printing of the beneficiary cards at FO and CO level and deliver the cards to CPs.
•    Follow up on any system related issues with cooperating partners and retailers.
•    Provide technical support and training to partners and retailers.
•    Support the preparation of plans for new CPs and in coordination with CO and HoFO.
•    Prepare and send comprehensive reports 

School Feeding and Nutrition:
•    Coordinate with cooperating partners /Government counter parts for implementation of nutrition and school feeding program activities.
•    Assist in organizing and conducting trainings in Nutrition and School feeding for CPs and Governmental Counterparts.
•    Assist in preparation of governorate-wise, partner-wise, monthly, and quarterly allocation plans, projections for food commodities and non-food items.
•    Support Commodity Management and Tracking in coordination with logistics and partners to ensure timely food dispatches to EDPs/FDPs & schools.
•    Assist with timely submission of reconciled, monthly distribution reports (along with invoices where necessary).
•    Assist in updating and maintenance of programme data on monthly bases for various reports. (Reports may be needed on weekly or on ad-hoe basis)
•    Coordinate with M&E for monitoring updates and feedback.
•    Undertake monitoring visits and follow up of issues in field and coordinate with different units to support resolution.
•    Assist in conducting coordination meetings, Programme review meetings.
•    Provide support in development of IEC material and reporting formats, briefs, and presentations.
•    Provide support in organizing Programme planning missions, meetings, and briefing sessions
•    Perform other duties, as required by the direct supervisor.
 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A University Degree in the related functional area.

Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible work experience related to Cash based transfers, School Feeding, Nutrition or another related field. Field Experience is highly desired

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as MS (Word-Excel).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to present information in the form of tables and charts.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to details.
• Good understanding of Programme cycle
• Resourcefulness, Initiative, and Sound Judgement.

Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in terms of “Experience”:

• Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
• Exact Position Title
• Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, consultant, or freelancer
• Start and End date of Employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
• Responsibilities: To mention the main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
• A proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.

HOW TO APPLY

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Qualified female applicants 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.