Children’s lives can change in an instant in the wake of war, disasters and humanitarian emergencies. We see how vulnerable they are and how much they need our protection.
Joining our Emergency Response Roster means you can be a part of our response, providing immediate support when disaster strikes.
Here’s where you come in:
As a Food Assistance & Non-Food Item (NFI) Advisor in a response, you will be responsible for strategic leadership and management of all actions/activities related to the food assistance and non-food items (NFI) portfolio establish within the Response, including a multi-disciplinary project team. You will provide technical support and programmatic guidance to project team, represent the response at relevant cluster/technical working group engagements, and support assessments, project design and donor negotiations. You will ensure all food assistance and non-food items interventions aligns with standards set by the donor, humanitarian industry and World Vision International to achieve quality and efficient delivery of humanitarian assistance and accountability to relevant stakeholders.
Requirements include:
- Technical diploma or university degree preferably in project management, social work, food security and livelihoods, community development or related fields.
- Demonstrated 4-5 years of experience in food security programmes preferably with an International NGO in same capacity; and a minimum of 3-year experience on Food Assistance and NFI programming
- Extensive exposure to food assistance programs management (minimum 3 years) preferably with international experience.
- Adequate knowledge and experience in food assistance programs and donors’ standards appropriate to the management of the food and NFI programs.
- Effective written and verbal communication in English. Other UN languages such as French, Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese, are preferred.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required on short notice.
How to apply
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online.
Please note: Applying to our roster is not for immediate employment. Acceptance to our Emergency Response Roster pre-qualifies you to work or deploy with us in future responses.
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.