Programme Associate, SSA6

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

9 December 2024-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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• 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).

In response to the recent devastating flood in the east, WFP started its operations in four districts under the Chattogram division. Currently, WFP does not have a Field Office in this area. Considering the ongoing emergency response operations and overall monitoring and coordination on the ground, WFP established an emergency response hub in Noakhali for six months. Therefore, WFP is seeking a competent candidate with adequate experience and knowledge, especially in emergency response for six months.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Team Lead, the Programme Associate will be responsible for the implementation of the emergency flood response in Noakhali, Feni, Lakshmipur and Cumilla districts under the Chattogram division. It also includes field-level coordination with local administration and local government representatives at upazila and union levels and guidance to the WFP’s Cooperating Partners Staff

Key Responsibilities are listed below:

1. Coordinate and monitor the effective implementation of field-level activities, particularly cash for work and livelihood activities so that daily operational issues are timely resolved to prevent any potential risk or delays.
2. Provide implementation support to WFP’s Cooperating Partner and government-relevant
departments during emergency response.
3. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilisation, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.
4. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to respond quickly.
5. Support coordination and communication with local partners, stand-by partners for emergencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to
ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
6. Assist the Team Lead in planning and providing capacity-strengthening support to
Cooperating Partner NGOs and Government officials.
7. Maintain records on programme activities and make information available for reporting and other related purposes.
8. Provide necessary inputs for finalisation of reports (monthly/quarterly/ annual/final report, etc.) and project proposals etc.
9. Perform other duties, as required.

Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience of relevant professional work experience in relevant field.

Education: University degree in Sociology, Social Development, Development Economics or Performance Management, monitoring and evaluation or other relevant field.

Language: Fluency in both written and oral communication in English and Bangla.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Skills in the use of Computers; MS Office such as Word, Excel. Working knowledge in spreadsheets and other software packages.

Job Title: Programme Associate SSA6
Grade: SSA6
Type of contract: Special Service Agreement
Duration: 06 months
Duty Station: Noakhali
Number of positions: 01
Date of Publication: 03 December 2024
Deadline of Application: 09 December 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.

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

Desired Experiences:

• Experience in implementing and monitoring the activities of emergency response and preparedness activities.
• Exposure to field operations, preferably in an emergency.
• Experience in liaison with local government and NGOs.
• Sound knowledge and working experience in monitoring tools and reporting
• Participation in a government/partner negotiation within the area of focus.

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