Overview
The Programme Assistant (Field) is stationed in WFP program implementation locations, reporting to the Program Associate (Field Coordination). The role supports the implementation of WFP projects in the field, focusing on disaster preparedness and response in Sri Lanka.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain close collaboration with government counterparts and participate in coordination meetings.
- Provide monitoring, implementation, and coordination support to WFP projects.
- Verify field-level movements and distribution of food or non-food items.
- Collect, compile, and analyze field-level programme data and prepare reports.
- Liaise with cooperating partners, government partners, internal counterparts, and community leaders.
- Suggest improvements to field-level monitoring processes and operational procedures.
- Arrange and participate in field-level meetings on commodity pipeline and food entitlements.
- Allocate tasks to field staff, providing guidance and training.
- Provide trainings for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices.
- Perform accurate and timely recording of field-level data.
- Act as a point of contact for general operational queries at the field level.
- Support communication and coordination with local partners, NGOs, government institutions, and other agencies.
- Prepare detailed field mission reports.
- Follow emergency preparedness and response procedures.
- Catalyze timely sharing of financial data and completion of financial reconciliation steps by WFP partners.
Required Experience
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with one year at the lower grade level. Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. Social protection, Food Security, nutrition, VAM, etc.). Has contributed to implementation of programmes. Has observed or assisted with policy discussions. Has engaged in field coordination.
Qualifications
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. A university degree in a related field is an asset.
