WFP
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
All applications should be received no later than 02 March 2022.
CONTRACT TYPE & DURATION
Contract Type: Service Contract – SC5
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Deir Ezzour
Number of required employees: 1
ABOUT WFP
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 lifetime. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight hunger globally, including its work during the coronavirus pandemic.
In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Programme assistant will work in the field office under the direct supervision of the national programme officer and overall supervision of the head of the field office, with technical support from different units in Damascus.
The programme assistant will work in close collaboration with other functional areas in the field office
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Partnership:
• In charge of the whole FLA (Flied Level Agreements) between WFP and the different partners under the area of operation
• Review, develop and enhance partners proposals.
• Coordinate the approval process of the FLA
• Track and Process payment claims of cooperating partners (CPs).
• Provide guidance, training, and oversight to CPs.
• Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration and implementation.
• Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
GFA:
• Preparing all needed FRNs for GFA on COMET and control the GFA beneficiaries and distribution data.
• Follow up with CPs the implementation of the programme.
• 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.
• Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.
VAM:
• 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.
• Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g., food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) to support operational decision-making.
• Coordinate continuous data collection from different sources related to food security and market assessments.
• Conduct ad hoc assessments if needed.
Perform other duties, as required by the direct supervisor.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Education: Completion of secondary school education. University Degree in the related functional area is desirable
Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible work experience related to food security, partnership, analysis and/or reporting
Knowledge & Skills:
Proficiency in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as MS (Word-Excel).
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to present information in the form of tables and charts.
Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.
Solid organizational skills including attention to details.
Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, sound judgement.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and Arabic language.
How to apply
ERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in terms of “Experience”:
- Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
- Exact Position Title
- Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, consultant, or freelancer
- Start and End date of Employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
- Responsibilities: To mention the main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
- A proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.
HOW TO APPLY
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Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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.