DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

28 October 2024-23:59-GMT+12:00 Fiji Time (Fiji)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization 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.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Based in the WFP Pacific Multi-Country Office (PMCO) in Suva, Fiji, under the supervision of the Head of the Technology Unit (TEC)/Pacific ETC Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support the conception, leadership and implementation of ETC preparedness and resilience projects and activities across the Pacific region.
• Support the Pacific ETC Coordinator in their role, ensuring representation in coordination meetings, workshops, Pacific Humanitarian Team (PHT) meetings, and other fora related to emergency telecommunications, coordination and disaster preparedness in the Pacific.
• Assist the Pacific ETC Coordinator with assigned tasks, including in their absence, taking ownership of assigned tasks and liaising with WFP country Senior Management and regional/global counterparts as required.
• Advise the Pacific ETC Coordinator, Capacity Development Officer and partners on areas of technical assistance for emergency telecommunications such as satellite communications, radio communications and internet connectivity.
• Maintain regular contact and direct engagement with various WFP/ETC stakeholders, including national, regional, and international agencies and partners such as National Disaster Management Offices (NDMOs), Ministries of IT and Communications, and Telecommunication Regulators, ensuring that ETC country and regional mailing lists are kept updated accordingly.
• Act as the information management focal point for ETC activities in the Pacific, ensuring timely and accurate completion of internal and external reporting requirements such as situation reports, factsheets, concepts of operation and other relevant operational documents.
• Identify, collect, process, analyze, and visualize data related to ETC preparedness and response operations to support evidence-based decision making.
• Support technical ICT assessments across PICTs, suggesting recommendations for strengthening of infrastructure capacity, coordination mechanisms and national disaster preparedness and response processes.
• Support and assist in the design and delivery of training, workshops and simulation exercises under the guidance of the Pacific ETC Coordinator in the area of ETC preparedness.
• In emergencies, support deployments at the request of national authorities and WFP management to provide technical assistance and/or coordination capacity to government-led disaster response efforts.
• Perform other duties as required.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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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 [email protected] 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.