KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme at the field office and overall supervision of the Head of Field office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties.

• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within specific area of work supporting the alignment with the wider programme policies and guidelines.

• Provide specialized project management support to safety nets to ensure that various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP policies and procedures.

• Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g food assistance needs resource utilization, programme status, performance) 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 programme, food security and vulnerability assessment) and constancy of information presented to stakeholders.

• Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.

• Coordinate and communicate with local partners, Agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analysis and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.

• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners, and national government with 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.

• Overseas and/ or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines,

• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

• Conducted capacity assessments for new partners conducted field visits to monitor program implementation.

• Organize for joint monitoring in coordination with internal WFP programme and other stakeholder to ensure programme quality.

• Support in the prevention of post distribution aid diversion through community and local authorities’ engagement and conduct regular market monitoring.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Completion of Secondary School Education OR University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, Urban and Rural Development or any other related fields.

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience with a Secondary School Certificate OR University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of relevant experience in emergency assistance and humanitarian programmes with a good knowledge and experience working in social protection and related program activities safety Nets preferably within UN/NGOs​.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali required.

Knowledge &Skills

• Professional experience in the field with ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Experience working with donors and establishing creative partnership.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English, reports and policy document writing skills.

• Training and or experience in utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems.

• General knowledge of UN systems and policies, rules and regulations and procedures governing administration.

• Knowledge and experience in WFP interventions in Somalia is an added advantage.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.