Anticipatory Action Field Assistant

World Food Programme - WFP

Volunteer Closes 28 May 2026 4 days left

Overview

Support the operational roll-out and readiness activities of the Anticipatory Action project in Simanjiro District and facilitate coordination and engagement with local stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the operational roll-out and readiness activities of the Anticipatory Action project in Simanjiro District
  • Facilitate coordination and engagement with district authorities, line departments, community leaders, and local stakeholders
  • Support community-level sensitization and awareness on Anticipatory Action concepts and planned interventions
  • Assist in the collection, verification, and documentation of baseline and operational data relevant to AA triggers and early actions
  • Support planning and organization of meetings, trainings, and field activities at district and community levels
  • Monitor implementation progress and provide regular field updates and reports to the WFP programme team
  • Support identification of operational challenges and practical solutions during the start-up phase
  • Ensure proper documentation of lessons learned and good practices to inform scale-up
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Required Experience
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in community-based projects, disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, or humanitarian programmes
  • Experience working with local government authorities and communities
  • Knowledge of early warning, early action, or climate-related interventions is an asset
Qualifications

Technical/vocational diploma in Disaster management, climate change, development studies, agriculture, or related field is an advantage

Other Details
Languages Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Languages Preferred
Swahili, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Contract Duration
12 months (with possibility of extension)
Work Modality
On UN premises
Remuneration
Not specified
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