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Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

General Information

• Title of Post: Roving Field Programme Advisor
• Grade: P3
• Supervisor: Head of Programme
• Unit: Programme
• Division/Country Office: Yemen CO
• Duty Station: Multiple Duty Stations
• Duration of Contract: 12 months

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

WFP’s emergency response in Yemen is one of the agency’s largest anywhere in the world. As of Q3 2023, WFP delivered vital food assistance to 13.2 million people in need, provided nutrition support to 2.9 million children and women, and also contributed to education through its school feeding programme reaching 2 million schoolchildren.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This role is in Field Offices. Job holders report will report to the Head of Area Office and technically to the HoFO in Taiz.

JOB PURPOSE

The incumbent will act as the Deputy HoFO and, in his/her absence, lead and coordinate WFP’s response in the FO’s area of responsibility and ensure FO preparedness for timely response to contingencies in dose coordination with Aden AO and key UN and NGO partners in all four FOs.

As the roving Programme Advisor, will design and manage programmes of moderate size or complexity that effectively meet food assistance needs, or contribute to policy formulation and provide technical advice or oversight on programme strategy and implementation in the Field Office. A large emphasis is placed on building and maintaining relationships with local governments, UN agencies, donors and other partners in the area to reinforce WFP’s visibility.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Manage and lead WFP field operations in the South to ensure timely and effective deployment of food assistance programmes.
2. Hold accountability for the deployment of AO/FO initiatives, policies and strategies.
3. Effectively manage the Field Office to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team.
4. Ensure efficient use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives.
5. Hold accountability for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises and assets in the Field Office to ensure that WFP security and safety standards are locally set and followed. Actively participate and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).
6. Collaborate with governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully deployed at the local level and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers).
7. Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and evaluation activities.

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8. Hold accountability and/or prepare accurate and comprehensive analysis and reports on WFP operations and performance with regular and timely submission for Area/Country Office review to identify programme support requirements and inform operational planning and decisions.

9. Forge and nurture external partnerships to improve assistance packages and support complementary strategies; identify potential areas for collaborative approaches and initiatives.

10. Develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, donors, civil society, beneficiaries and other partners and media engaged in the field of food security.

11. Engage with beneficiaries and inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received to ensure compliance with WFP policies and that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives.

12. Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.

13. Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for the achievement of set objectives within a moderate budget.

14. Other as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has developed, or supported in the development of, multi-discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a defined area.
• Has gained experience in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation.
• Has field experience via field rotations or working in a sub-office, and through field postings.
• Gained experience of analysing political situations, assessing risk accurately and supporting managers and leaders in decision making that is sensitive to this.
• Gained broader exposure across areas within a function (i.e. policy, programme etc.)
• Has gained experience managing mid-size financial budgets, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
• Has experience leading a mid-size to large team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
• Participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation in support of broad function or Country Office requirements.
• Participated in a moderately complex emergency operation/ development programme.
• Has experience with security co-ordination and compound management within a mid-size area.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: At least 5 years of progressive postgraduate professional experience in Programme

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position.
• Candidates must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
• This position is required for 1 year with a possibility of extension up to 4 years subject to the operational needs and availability of funding in Yemen Country Office.
• A limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period, to a max of 4 years.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (https://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.
• The position is based in Aden, Yemen and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

28 Jan 2024

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.