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 JOB

Job Title: Programme Associate

Grade: SC6

Type of contract: Service Contract

Salary: Starting at PKR 227, 172 per month

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Islamabad

Vacancy Number: 831012

Date of Publication: 9th January, 2024

Deadline of Application: 22nd January, 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 AND CONDITIONS

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

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective technical and operational support in WFP operations within Gilgit Baltistan particularly nutrition programme activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the overall guidance of supervisor, the job holder is expected to perform the following tasks:
• To coordinate on regular basis with all relevant stakeholders to develop the synergies and partnerships for successful implementation of emergency nutrition projects at district and provincial level. (To develop linkages among different sectors through multi-sectoral approach to develop the synergies).
• To maintain close liaison with Department of Health, LHW, BISP District office to mobilize eligible beneficiaries and to develop the required partnerships under the nutrition emergency response progarmme and Benazir Nashonuma Programme
• Plan and manage/lead WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food assistance and that daily operational issues are quickly resolved to prevent losses.
• Provide project management support to specific and defined “BISP Nashonuma” activities, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programme/projects that complies with WFP standards and procedures in the neighboring districts.
• Assist in preparing project documents with partners.
• Support in organizing project planning missions, meetings and briefing sessions to identify and analyse problems and recommend project;
• Provide support to assess project performance including utilization of resources and achievement of planned targets;
• Analyse the received reports/data to ensure achievement of objectives and suggest corrective actions when necessary to meet project objectives. Assist in the development and introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project-management
• Monitor, update and track data related to project issues, commodity pipelines and financial allotment status reports, informing the relevant divisions accordingly; ensure accuracy of data related to the above;
• Assist to analyse and prepare projections for food commodities and non-food items to ensure timely call forward and/or local procurement including other complementary inputs like trainings, reviews, stationary.
• Prepare allocation plans to ensure timely preparation of agreements/ MOUs/ FLAs with all partners for quality delivery of services through transparent and competitive selection process using maturity of judgment and negotiating skills. Coordinate with other units for timely delivery of food to the targeted beneficiaries in line with agreed implementation plans.
• Maintain records on programme activities, from formulation stage through completion, by extracting relevant information from reports, project committees, budget records and other documentation. Make information available for country briefs, country profiles, and other related purposes; ensure project cycle deadlines are met;
• Carry out advocacy and information related tasks for project/programme activities such as making presentations in meetings, workshops, seminars, missions, etc;
• Prepare status and progress reports by providing information and background material for use in discussions and briefing sessions; Facilitate accurate and timely inputs/ reports from the implementing partners for M&E analysis and status reports.
• Evaluate, develop, and recommend procedures. Participate in discussions on new/revised procedures and practices; interprets and assesses the impact of changes and makes recommendations on follow up actions;
• Assist in arranging trainings, reviews and other programme related events
• Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

Education: University degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Economics, Social Sciences or related field.
Experience: 6 Years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian and developmental programmes, of which at least 3-4 years of experience of managing nutrition programmes.
• Has worked with technical teams for the implementation of public health projects.
• Has contributed to the implementation of nutrition programmes.
Knowledge & Skills:

• Managing team, organizational skills, coordination with different stakeholders including government, and knowledge of UN systems.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu. Fluency in local dialect of the duty station will be an asset.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

Leading by example with integrity,

Driving results and delivering on commitments,

Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,

Applying strategic thinking,

Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

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.

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.

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

The job is based at the WFP Satellite Office, Gilgit. The job holder will report to the Head of Field Office AJK and GB. The job holder is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holder is expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.

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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.