Vacancy Announcement No. JR105813.
Job title: Head of Programme Beledweyne
Contract Type/Grade: Consultant Level II.
Duty Station: Beletweyne, Somalia
Contract Duration: 11 Months.
Date of Issue: October 9, 2024. | Closing Date: October 23, 2024
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
• Contribute to the development and management of WFP Programmes in Hirshabelle to ensure timely and effective deployment of
food assistance Programmes.
• Collaborate with governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully deployed at the local level.
• Coordinate and supervise the cooperating partners and actively monitor progress and performance, ensuring that project
deadlines and targets are met.
• Closely support WFP’s leadership status in forums relating to area of specialism, for example food security, nutrition, livelihoods,
resilience or engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts through direct participation, briefings,
information products and other materials.
• Support the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information
products or proposals for internal or external use.
• Support the development and coordination of data gathering and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and
evaluation activities.
• Engage with external partners to improve assistance packages and support complementary strategies; identify potential areas for
collaborative approaches and initiatives.
• Manage the Field Office in the absence of the Head of Sub Office.
• Other duties as required.
Education:
• Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, Nutrition, Agriculture or other related field,
Or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in Programme implementation, out of which at least two (2) years in field
operations, preferably in hardship duty stations or emergency contexts.
Language Proficiency:
• Fluency (level C) in English language.
Are you competent for this job? Do you have?
• Experience in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency.
• Ability to write clear and concise documents in short deadlines, with multi-tasking skills.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the below links.
• Internal Applicants: Click here!
• External Applicants: Click here!!
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will becontacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Selection of candidatesis made on a competitive basis.
WFP does not charge any application feesto candidates.
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