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Vacancy Announcement n°: 830904

Job Title: Programme Associate (Resilience and CBT)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

➡️ Unit / Division: Programme Unit / WFP Ukraine

Duty Station: Odesa

➡️ Duration: 12 months (renewable)

⏰ Closing date: 21 January 2024, midnight (Central European Time)

The position is only open to Ukrainian nationals and residents of Ukraine with a legal work permit.

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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What will you do in this position?

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer, this position will provide specialized operational and technical support to WFP Ukraine programme for the resilience and cash-based transfer (CBT) for residents and IDPs under the approved framework.

Why work with us?

The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world dependent on its huge grain supplies. It is inflicting untold suffering on civilians, displace families, and disrupt supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refugees across Europe, and almost 5.1 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south do not have reliable access to nutritious food.

WFP uses a flexible mix of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war wherever they are. This includes working with local partners to distribute food rations in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers wherever people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 2.4 billion meals to families displaced and affected by the war, partnering directly with local responders.

➡️ 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 trainings, 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 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.

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

How can you make a difference?

Supporting the role out of Resilience Livelihood projects:

• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of resilience-building activities targeting residents and IDPs in aligning with WFP programme policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate and actively monitor progress and performance of resilience and food system project activities including training, assets rehabilitation and agriculture production.
• Support communities and partners to prepare projects ideas and concept notes by conducting community consultation using WFP approach.
• Support in fostering relationships and communication with relevant stakeholders/ mechanisms, such as cooperating partners, private sector, food security and livelihood working groups, relevant NGOs, civil societies and community leaders and project target groups under Odesa AoR.
• Gather and collate information, prepare input for reports, analyse data and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control within set timelines.
• Contribute to the revision of partners’ proposals and budget to finalize the process of Field Level Agreements then track the progress of project implementation and the conclusion of activities as per the signed agreements.

Supporting the programme implementation through Cash based transfer modality:

• Contribute to the implementation of CBT operations in Ukraine in line with functional strategies, policies and plans.
• Support in the monitoring process according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Actively engage in programme roll out preparation by maintaining communication with local authorities and Country Office, as well as cooperating partners, when applicable.
• Coordinate the registration process, follow up on issues that may arise during the process.
• Coordinate the monthly cycle management with all relevant actors (Country office, Cooperating Partners, local authorities) to deliver CBTs to beneficiaries on time.
• Contribute to the Country Office’s efforts regarding analysis, learning and strategy around cash-based transfers.
• Contribute to the analysis of the impact and effectiveness of cash-based programmes.
• Assist Programme Policy Officer in research and follow up programme implementation activities when requested by supervisor.
• Provide other types of relevant support when necessary.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have for…

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary degree in the following disciplines: Agriculture, international relations, political/social science, security management, business administration, economics or management is desirable.

Experience: Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible programme/administrative support experience. A higher university degree may compensate for some of the required experience. Experience working with UN agencies / INGOs / International Organizations is desirable. Experience working with technical teams (i.e. Resilience, Agriculture, Climate adaptation projects, Monitoring & Evaluation etc.) is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office and PowerPoint in particular.
• Knowledge of the application of common business processes, practical business support methods, procedures and systems used in the area of work, gained through technical training and work experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Ability to monitor budget.
• Experience in task coordination among team members is desired.
• Good communication skills.

Language: fluency (Level C) in English and Ukrainian languages is essential.

Standards of behaviour: The WFP Leadership Framework describes the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity	Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments	Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork	Applies Strategic Thinking	Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships
Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others	Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change	Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth	Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things	Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP. Candidates’ alignment with these behaviours is assessed in our selection process.

Before you apply…

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. 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.

We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Ukraine. Qualified women applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

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.

How do you apply…

To be considered, you are invited to apply via WFP’s recruitment portal. CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process.

We also encourage you to create your candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.