Programme Assistant – Rural Development

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Description

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THE ROLE

• To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and program-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Perform specialized and/or standardized processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
• Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
• Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, program status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.
• Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines.
• Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs, and government institutions.
• Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
• Experience: 5 Years related job experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e., nutrition, VAM, etc.).
• Has contributed to implementation of program.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

Language:

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in French.

Source: https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Ambovombe-Madagascar-The-Democratic/Programme-Assistant—Rural-Development–SC5–Ambovombe-Madagascar_JR107869

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