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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

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 WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. WFP has been present in Sri Lanka since 1968 and provided assistance to the country in emergency response and protracted recovery interventions in the aftermath of man-made disasters such as the 27-year conflict, COVID 19, economic crisis, and recurrent natural disasters (Drought and floods/landslides). WFP aims to support and facilitate multi-sector approaches to nutrition and food security through both nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming, including supporting the government to scale up its rice fortification effort, promoting positive nutrition practices, as well integrating nutrition lens within the WFP-assisted School-based Programmes and resilience-building programmes.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Programme Associate – Nutrition Advocacy Support

Contract Type: Fixed Term (G6)

Contract Duration: 01 Year – Renewable

Duty Station: Colombo Sri Lanka

Nationality: Sri Lankans only

Remuneration: Attractive remuneration package following UN policy including salary and medical insurance

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 APRIL 2024

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective support and technical analyses for policy and programme activities related to nutrition. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Provide support and assistance in the development and implementation of various activities and processes related to nutrition technical assistance activities within the nutrition and SBP programmes supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
2. Provide specialized project management support to related programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Within nutrition and SBP, prepare a range of reports and data analysis and highlight trends and issues, ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
4. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data and consistency of information presented to stakeholders within the nutrition and SBP.
5. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
6. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs, private sector related networks, and government institutions.
7. Support organizing the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the area of nutrition and School Based Programmes (SBP). 

8. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within nutrition and SBP.
9. Review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.
10. 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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education and a post-secondary certificate in the areas of Agriculture, social sciences, nutrition or development. A degree in a relevant area is preferrable.
  

Language: Proficiency in both oral and written communication skills in English. Written and oral communication skills in Sinhala and/or Tamil are preferred.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• At least six years of relevant work experience in the fields of Nutrition, agriculture, health promotion, food science or social science.
• Worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
• Contributed to the implementation of programmes.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills and proven ability to be flexible in a team -oriented approach with diverse groups of people.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to efficiently and effectively handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Computer literate.

To Apply:

Click ‘Apply’ to the link below to start the application process. Candidates are requested to create an account in WFP E-Recruitment system before applying.

Please also include your CV with a cover letter, highlighting your motivation and suitability for this vacancy, as part of an online application.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package including basic salary and medical insurance.

Please visit https://www.wfp.org/countries/sri-lanka to learn more about WFP’s operations in Sri Lanka.

We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at gimhani.kariyawasam@wfp.org to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.  

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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.

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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.