Job Description

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is a United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, continually responding to emergencies. Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31. These numbers lie at the roots of WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. 

WFP Ethiopia is working with the government and other humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity. 

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are based in WFP Assosa Field Office, and the job holder will report to the Head of the Field Office.

At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems daily. Job holders are expected to manage resources and, coach and coordinate Programme staff.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• 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.
• 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.
• Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance, biweekly/ monthly SITREP).
• Develop weekly and monthly FO work plans, and closely follow up the implementation.
• 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.
• Liaise with internal and external counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Participate in the regional and refugee specific coordination forums, and present WFP updates, policies and strategies as required.

• Closely track the food allocation (FRN), dispatch and delivery progress and timely communicated with relevant supply chain and programme counter parts for action when the need arises.
• Verify the Cooperating partners’ report (cash and food CPDRs) and share the document to CO refugee section on timely basis.
• Ensure timely data entry to COMET system and make continuous reconciliation with LESS data.
•  Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses, address WFP related issues, and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
•  Facilitate and support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.
•  Act as a point of contact for the resolution of a range of operational queries and problems arising from internal and external counterparts.
• Provide Supportive supervision and coaching to programme staff in their daily activities.

• 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.
• Support for the process, output and outcome monitoring of WFP assistance in refugee camps and surrounding host communities.
• Support the Monitoring Assistants in deploying monitoring tools in the field and perform analysis of project indicators to inform on progress and achievement of results.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Education: University Degree in statistics, economics, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, and development.

  Experience: Five or more years of relevant experience in business streamlining especially in areas of programme.

  Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.

How to Apply

WFP is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply on-line through the WFP recruitment website.

Public access (for external VA): link

 This VA is open ONLY to Ethiopian Nationals.

Please note that WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Dead Line 31.03.2021