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Position Title: Programme Assistant
Grade: SC5
Contract: Service Contract
Multiple Duty Stations: Muthanna, Iraq
Duration of contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance
Salary: Minimum Annual Net Salary is USD 21,441.00
Medical Plan: International valid medical plan for the staff member, spouse, and dependent children
Annual leave:30 working days per annumDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
21 September 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Baghdad)
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The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The incumbent will be responsible for following up on the design and implementation of WFP’s resilience and livelihoods projects under the supervision of Programme Policy officer of Basra field office, and technical guidance and support from the Resilience and Livelihoods unit in the Country Office, and overall guidance from Head of Programme.
JOB PURPOSE:
The programme assistant will assist with follow up on programmatic tasks and duties related to the Resilience and Livelihoods activities in both urban and rural settings.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Perform specialized and/or standardized processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. Provide project follow up general support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports on activity progress, stakeholders’ engagement and feedback… etc. in order to support operational decision-making. Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines. Work and exchange information with partners counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities as per WFP regulations and instructions. Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary. Arranging and attending follow up meetings with the partner on the project progress and expected challenges, raising the concerns for management decisions and providing advice on suitable solutions. Any Other tasks as required.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:
Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance: Can facilitate implementation of food assistance programmes under guidance using basic understanding of principles and good practices of programme design, implementation and monitoring
Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher): Demonstrates ability to facilitate, under guidance, food assistance programme implementation that deploys full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.): Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes.
Emergency Programming: Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high-quality emergency programmes.
Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government: Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of higher secondary school certificate, preferably supplemented by a university degree in relevant business stream.
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in implementing livelihoods related projects.
Knowledge & Skills:
Has deepened technical knowledge and practical experience in resilience and livelihoods projects. Has worked extensively in tasks that involved relationship building and community engagement. Excellent knowledge of project implementation and follow-up with a comprehensive understanding of the different phases of the project life cycle. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in order to communicate effectively and efficiently with internal and external stakeholders and submit well-written reports and documents. Ability to proactively identify and recommend areas for improvement to the design and delivery of specialized services in relation to agricultural activities in the area of responsibility. Ability to build strong relationships across functions, as well as in public and private institutions with national all stakeholders, to focus on impact and results for the beneficiary, to respond positively to critical feedback, and a consensus-oriented approach to work. Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Willingness, enthusiasm, and ability to meet the assigned tasks on time. Experienced user of computers and office software packages.
Language: Fluency (level C) in Arabic and English language is required.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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