Вакансія: Programme Assistant/Associate and Roster до UN World Food Programme (multiple locations)

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Multiple locations in Ukraine (i.e. Lviv, Kyiv, Vinnitsya, Dnipro, Zakarpastka, Uzhhorod, Kropyvnystkyi, Chernivtsi, others). 

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: 

After months of rising tensions between Ukraine and the Russian Federation (RF), there has been a significant escalation in armed hostilities in Ukraine as of 24 February 2022, with increased shelling reported in several cities in Ukraine in addition to the areas already in conflict in the east of the country.

Following discussions with the Ukraine United Nations Country Team (UNCT), OCHA, the clusters and other working groups, and aligned with the IACP, WFP will temporarily amplify the capacity of the in- country humanitarian system for an initial period of three months, until the situation has been reassessed, the Government and other humanitarian agencies have scaled up their own mechanisms and/or the crisis has eased. WFP will work on two tracks in parallel. Firstly, WFP will fill gaps in the response to crisis- affected populations through the provision of immediate food assistance using a combination of cash- based transfers (CBT) and in-kind modalities. Secondly, WFP will support other humanitarian agencies through logistics and telecommunications-related support as well as other on-demand services, as required.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.

2. Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.

3. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.

4. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

5. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.

6. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.

7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.

8. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.

9. Oversee and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.

10. 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.

11. Support on the creation of distribution plans for Multi-Purpose Cash assistance, and liaise with Cooperating Partners and relevant stakeholders to confirm targets, and progress against those targets.

12. Coordinate data verification efforts and liaise with local authorities and partners to ensure the quality of incoming data is up to programme standards.

13. Communicate with beneficiaries as needed to clarify and rectify data received, with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity.

14. Coordinate with Cooperating Partners on the self-enrolment and data collection approaches and

    troubleshoot as necessary.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

- Submit weekly data verification reports.
- Document and report on the relationship with local authorities.
- Document and keep track of interactions with beneficiaries and feedback provided. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

Experience: 

• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.). • Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

Knowledge & Skills: 

- Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design

- Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.

- Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes.

- Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes

- Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.

Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Type of Contract: SSA5, SSA6, SSA7 Contract (depend on the years and type of experience) 

Unit/Division: Programme / PRO 

Duty Station (City, Country): Multiple locations in Ukraine (i.e. Lviv, Kiev, Vinnitsya, Dnipro, Zakarpastka, Uzhhorod, Kropyvnystkyi, Chernivtsi, others). Immediate need for Dnipro, Lviv and Kropyvnystkyi. 

Duration: 3 months (ASAP), extension pending performance and continuation of WFP’s programme of work in Ukraine

APPLICATION: 

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply via Careers website: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=161381&company=C0000168410P