Special Assistant to Deputy Regional Director (Enabling Services)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)OperationalSupport and advise the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) in the implementation of the sub-projects feeding into the different Transformation Pillars, and UN Reform initiatives and coordinating between the relevant HOUs and also with the COs when required.Monitor the main success indicators for WFP operations in the region, particularly major emergencies, through risk management, HR capacity and capability, wellness, security, budget and pipeline, technology, financial and administrative capacity reports, dashboards, etc., and highlight issues for the DRD’s attention and resolution;Accompany DRD on duty travel within the region or beyond when required and coordinate the organization of the DRD’s missions with designated focal points in WFP Country Offices as well as relevant counterparts in Operations ServicesAccompany DRD to meetings within and outside the organization, ensuring that DRD has necessary briefing material, talking points, and updated and relevant agenda;Stay abreast of WFP operations and conduct research where necessary, to contribute to scanning the important developments in the Technology sphere, Environmental or Financial developments;Provide support to DRD Enabling Services communications and advocacy to RBC and MENA, through WFP Communities and other relevant channels;Coordinate and manage preparations for RBC-hosted meetings, when required; Reporting and briefingAssure the quality of briefing notes that are provided to the DRD;Support and brief the DRD in meetings, workshops, and conferences and note for the record as required;Draft talking points, briefings, speeches, PowerPoint presentations, and outcome reports for the DRD for internal and external meetings, conferences, and other high-level events;AdministrativeHelp to manage the DRD’s time, calendar, and daily action follow-up required for the DRDPerform other duties as requiredWork closely with staff from all RBC units and undertake other duties not listed here as required.