Programme Associate

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 November 2024-23:59-GMT+08:00 Philippine Standard Time (Manila)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

About Wfp

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.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
  
  

The job holder with work with WFP partners to provide effective support and technical analysis for policy and programme activities that meet food assistance needs in crisis response and resilience building. The Programme Associate will identify, support, and scale innovations to help fast-track WFP's emergency response capabilities and progress toward achieving Zero Hunger

Organizational Context

The Programme Associate will directly report to the Partnerships and Reports Consultant, with overall guidance from the Emergency Officer (Head of EPR). The job holder is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative by responding independently to various queries with minimal guidance. The role requires sound judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. The job holder is expected to manage resources, coach, and coordinate support staff

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not All-inclusive Nor Exhaustive)

Within the assigned unit and delegated authority, the Programme Associate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various innovative activities and processes within the specific area of work, in particular within crisis response, supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
• Provide specialized project cycle management support to specific and/or defined innovation programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
• Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
• Develop a diversity of outputs (briefing notes, presentations, visibility products, other materials) on the area of work.
• Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. shock responsive social protection, anticipatory action, forecast-based early warning, emergency telecommunications, assistance programmes) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal and external counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs, private sector, and government institutions to nurture innovations that are novel and sustainable, scalable and capable of bringing long-term change within challenging environments.
• Support the capacity strengthening of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.
• 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.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly anticipate and respond by deploying needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
  
  

Desired Experiences For Entry Into The Role

• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. Emergency Preparedness and Response, Emergency Telecommunications, Emergency Logistics etc.).
• Has contributed to implementation of innovative programmes, preferably in emergency operations.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
  
  

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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 [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
  
  

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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.