Programme Associate
Type of Vacancy: Expired Notices
Details of the Post
THE ROLE: To provide effective specialized support to the Government of Grenada and management alongside technical analysis to the implemented programme activities while coordinating with WFP’s partners to effectively meet assistance needs.
KEY RESPONSIBLILITES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
- Provide technical and operational support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes/tools within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
- Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
- Work in close coordination with cross functional units from MCO and the Satellite Office (SO) including but not limited to finance, programme, M&E, VAM, and Supply chain, identifying areas of support, required work plans, roles and responsibilities, while ensuring programme objectives are met timely.
- Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance, progress tracking, reconciliation (distribution and other), and monitoring) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
- Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security, assessments, cash transfers) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
- Oversee and support in the implementation of field level activities including distribution of food or non-food items, reporting issues or discrepancies to the supervisor for timely resolution of problems and to ensure that the quantity distributed and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards.
- Ensure accurate progress tracking and follow through on required project and monitoring activities linked to the programme implementation.
- Support in the required logistical and operational set up of programme activities.
- Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate required project analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of assistance (In kind or cash).
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.
- Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.
- Identify lessons learned and areas of improvement enhancing programme design.
- Oversee, review, and/or support in the work of other support staff within cross functional units, implementing and/or providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.
- 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.
- Any other related duties as assigned.
OTHER POST REQUIRMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers)
WFP provides emergency response support to the 22 English and Dutch-speaking countries in the Caribbean. In this role, the incumbent may be required to:
- Support the Unit’s emergency response activities.
- Deploy to affected countries to assist with operations as required.
- Work beyond regular working hours to support emergency response efforts.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream.
Knowledge and Skills:
. Has worked with technical teams (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.).
. Has contributed to implementation and oversight of programmes and/or projects.
. Has intermediate or advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft office (Excel, word) and basic knowledge in Power Point.
. Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
Qualified candidates are required to complete an online candidate profile in UN WFP Careers Website. Only applications received from the WFP Careers Website are considered valid and will be processed.
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WFP seeks candidates ofthe highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of the position is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status
Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.