Team Lead – Emergency Hub, Eastern Flood Response

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. The country strategic plan is aligned with the United Nations sustainable development cooperation framework for Bangladesh for 2022‒2026 and the eighth five-year plan (covering the period July 2020‒June 2025) of the Government of Bangladesh. It is informed by the recommendations of an independent evaluation of the country strategic plan for 2017–2021 and consultation with key stakeholders. It will contribute to Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17 through four strategic outcomes.

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.

The incumbent will be responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency flood response in Noakhali, Feni, Lakshmipur and Cumilla districts under Chattogram division. It includes field-level implementation, coordination with local administration and government, UN agencies, clusters, other I/NGOs, administrative and financial management of the hub, and monitoring and reporting response activities.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Operations, and within delegated authority, the National UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:-

• Effectively plan and manage WFP emergency operations within the targeted districts for emergence response;

• Represent WFP in the field and maintain close liaison/collaboration with local government authorities, government agencies, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, clusters, civil society, beneficiaries, and other partners;

• 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.

• Ensure that allocated resources are used efficiently and are in line with agreed plans, and any deviations are reported to the Field Operations/Country Office.

• Facilitate and guide cooperating partners’ staff to conduct Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and develop Risk Reduction Action Plans and get the authorities’ necessary ap-proval.

• Ensure extensive and frequent presence at project areas, cash-for-work sites, communi-ty consultation/mobilization, cash agent points and centres.

• Review the response progress and report to Field Operations daily.

• Ensure that the recommended control mechanisms for cash distributions are in place.

• Ensure the safety and security of WFP staff, operations, equipment and vehicles in the operational areas by complying with WFP security management policy. Close communi-cation with the WFP security unit for necessary guidance for any security issues.

• Any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.