Senior Programme Associate (Food Systems)
At the World Food Programme (WFP) Palestine, we are dedicated to creating lasting change by providing lifesaving food assistance and fostering resilience in one of the world’s most complex humanitarian settings. Our work ensures that no one goes hungry, even in the most challenging circumstances.
This position is based in Gaza and reports to Programme Policy Officer.
THE ROLE:
JOB TITLE: Senior Programme Associate (Food System)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term
JOB GRADE: G7
DUTY STATION: Gaza
CONTRACT DURATION: ONE YEAR WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION
TYPE OF VA: Internal
NO. OF POST/S: ONE (1)
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
1. Provide specialized expertise and contribute towards the development of project activities, plans and processes within the specific technical area of work ensuring alignment with wider program policies and guidelines.
2. Provide efficient coordination and specialized project management support to a range of specific and/or defined programs to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a variety of elaborated reports and substantial data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, program status, performance) and make recommendations to supervisors, ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
4. Lead and ensure accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programs, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
5. Coordinate and liaise with internal counterparts on a range of complex matters to enable effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
6. Foster relationships and support partnership-building with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within a specific technical area.
8. Act as an escalation point for complex query resolution on all matters within the area of responsibility. Job Profile: Senior Program Associate G7 CCOG: 2.2.01.a. Page 2 of 3 Last revision: 1 April 2022
9. Manage a team of support staff, providing advice, guidance and training, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines.
10. 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
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate (Bachelor's degree) in the related functional area would be desirable.
Experience: Seven or more years of progressively responsible work experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Has participated in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Has implemented program with increased level of responsibility.
• Has provided input to policy discussions.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Arabic and English.
Submission Guideline:
Step 1: Click on the below links depending on your status
Step 2: Click on “Apply” to register and create your online CV.
Step 3: Submit your application.
All applications must be submitted through the WFP recruitment website before the closing date. Applicants should ensure that their experience and education details are entered into the system and attach an updated CV.
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