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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Assistant (Integrated Programming)

Grade: SC5

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Quetta

Vacancy Number: 831459

Date of Publication: 2nd February, 2024

Deadline of Application: 15th February, 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

JOB PURPOSE

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all inclusive)

1. Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
2. Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. Food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.
4. 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.
5. Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
6. Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
7. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.
8. 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. Address any issues and challenges related to SBCC that arise during the implementation of the program.
9. Report back to the head of Nutrition regarding progress, challenges, and outcomes related to SBCC.
10. Any other tasks assigned by the Provincial Head of Office or Programme Policy Officer Nutrition.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

University degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, Project Management or any other related field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in implementing programs,especially related to SBCC & Emergency Preparedeness preferably for the Community within Balochistan.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with partners, stakeholders, and community members.

Knowledge & Skills:

– Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word and other.
– Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
– Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.
– Ability to offer guidance or basic on-the-job training to more junior staff

Languages:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English, Urdu. Fluency in other local languages used in Balochistan is preferrable

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected], cc’ing [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to

confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is found in Balochistan Provincial Office (Quetta). The job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or the designate.

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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.