Overview
To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages, focusing on the implementation and monitoring of food distributions and hot meal programmes, coordination with authorities and partners, and contributing to reporting and data collection.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform specialized and/or standardized processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
- Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
- Compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.
- Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines.
- Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
- Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
- Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.
- Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
- Perform other related duties, as required.
Required Experience
- At least five (5) years’ experience in working with technical teams, contributed to implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and has previous experience in Emergency preparedness and response.
- Proven experience in programme implementation, monitoring and reporting within a humanitarian or development organization.
- Experience in emergency preparedness and response, including food assistance or cash-based transfer programmes.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with government institutions, NGOs, and local partners, including MoSA or equivalent.
- Strong data management and reporting skills; ability to compile, analyse and present programme data accurately and on time.
- Experience working with the Food Security Sector or inter-agency coordination mechanisms is desired.
- Knowledge of social protection programmes and experience supporting vulnerable populations including IDPs is desired.
- Familiarity with WFP systems, tools and procedures (e.g. COMET, WINGS) is an asset.
Qualifications
- Completion of secondary school education.
- A post-secondary certificate or Bachelor in Social Work, Business Management or Political Science is desirable.
