WFP: Programme Assistant – Field Coordinator – Cairo

 

Background and Purpose of the Assignment:

In Egypt, WFP is dedicated to aligning with the Government’s priorities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). WFP’s current five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP) is strategically designed to support Egypt’s Vision 2030, ensuring food and nutrition security for all Egyptians as outlined in the Constitution and the country’s commitment to the Global Sustainable Development Agenda. WFP Egypt employs a number of field-based technical staff (Programme Assistants/Field Coordinators) to represent the interests of the organization in the targeted governorates and act as the focal point for all development/humanitarian activities in this governorate. These staff members are affiliated to the technical/Programme team which designs and implements activities with different partners, governmental or non-Governmental. The Field Coordinators are therefore the first line of communication with local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets
and WFP’s policies and procedures.
• Compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.
• Perform accurate, timely recording of data (for food or cash distribution, capacity building and others) following corporate standards and guidelines and verify that correct amounts/quantities are delivered and distributed.
• Verify proper documentation and validation of distributions and cash transfers and redemption within the different distribution phases, such as at the warehouse, schools, retailers, CPs … etc.
• Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Participate in different periodic meetings or workshops with local stakeholders and undertake briefing/awareness sessions with relevant partners as needed, also, represent WFP as necessary in events and visits at the governorate level.
• Follow up on the efficient implementation of different WFP activities and plans in the field, identify operational shortcomings, and propose remedial measures or improvements.
• With view on participatory approaches, assist the design, planning, assessment, and output monitoring processes of WFP projects in the target area/governorate.
• Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
• Act as a point of contact for the resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.

• Assist in identifying, initiating, and implementing capacity building activities and technical assistance to CPs and government partners at the local level to enhance individual skills and capacities and local learning.
• Oversee the reconciliation, as necessary, with appointed CP staff of the cash redemption receipts and the in-kind food commodity receipts on a monthly basis, and preliminary review CP monthly distribution reports.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports covering updates on implementation and challenges encountered in the governorate, however ensuring that issues requiring urgent attention are raised separately and in a timely fashion to supervisor.
• Act as a resource person and liaison for CPs and local stakeholders, providing necessary information and clarifications on different issues, as well as needed training such as assessments, data collection, distribution modalities … etc.
• Facilitate WFP field visits and donor missions, in coordination with WFP Cairo office and local stakeholders and CPs.
• 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.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Completion of secondary school education is required.

A university degree in a relevant field is desirable.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and oral).

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative work, field operations, and development programmes.

Desirable Experience:

• Has acted as a facilitator/liaison between field and technical teams working on sectors such as education, nutrition, social protection, rural development)
• Has contributed to the implementation of development programmes.
• Has observed or assisted with policy/planning discussions

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements