UN World Food Programme Associate Jobs in Tanzania

UN World Food Programme Associate Jobs in Tanzania

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 lifetimes. 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.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area will be an added advantage.

Experience:

Has worked with technical teams (i.e., nutrition, VAM, etc.)

Has contributed to implementation of programmes.

Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

Organizational Context

These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). Job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or Head of 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 on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.

Job Purpose

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

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) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.

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 counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.

Key Accountabilities Continued

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.

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

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

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 respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Associate Jobs in Tanzania

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