Vacancy Announcement No: JR112669

Job Title: Program Associate-HUMAN CAPITAL & FOOD SYSTEM

Contract Type/Grade: SC6

Duty Station: Baidoa

Contract Duration: 6 months - Renewable.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

Date of Issue: May 19, 2025        | Closing Date: May 28, 2025

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

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

•       Provide specialized project management support to safety nets to ensure that various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP 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 programme, food security and vulnerability assessment) and constancy of information presented to stakeholders.

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

•       Coordinate and communicate with local partners, Agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analysis and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.

•       Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners, and national government with 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.

•       Overseas 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 can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

•       Conducted capacity assessments for new partners conducted field visits to monitor program implementation.

•        Organize for joint monitoring in coordination with internal WFP programme and other stakeholder to ensure programme quality.

•       Support in the prevention of post distribution aid diversion through community and local authorities’ engagement and conduct regular market monitoring.

•       Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Education: Completion of Secondary School Education or University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, Urban and Rural Development or any other related fields.

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience with a Secondary School Certificate OR University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of relevant experience in emergency assistance and humanitarian programmes with a good knowledge and experience working in social protection and related program activities safety Nets preferably within UN/NGOs.

Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali required.

Knowledge & Skills:

•       Professional experience in the field with ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

•       Experience working with donors and establishing creative partnership.

•       Excellent writing and presentation skills in English, reports and policy document writing skills.

•       Training and or experience in utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software pack-ages and systems.

•       General knowledge of UN systems and policies, rules and regulations and procedures governing administration.

•       Knowledge and experience in WFP interventions in Somalia is an added advantage.

•       Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali required.

These positions are open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

•       External Applicants: Click here!

•       Internal Applicants: Click here!

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.

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