Career Opportunities : Programme Assistant (CBT) SC5_Maroua (826599) - PAM Programme alimentaire mondial WFP World Food Programme Cameroun

Requisition ID 826599 Short Term-SC WFP - Africa, Central & Eastern - Cameroon - Maroua - Working Job Language (2) - PROGRAMME & POLICY
Job Description
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WHO WE ARE?
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

 

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP Cameroon is part of the Country Offices in the Regional Bureau for Central and West Africa (RBD) facing multiple humanitarian crises that simultaneously aggravate existing socio-economic vulnerabilities in the country. The fragile security situation in the Northern part of the Country, a protracted refugee operation in the East and crises in the Northwest and Southwest regions has left millions of people vulnerable to food insecurity. WFP provides a key emergency response component of the Humanitarian Response Plan through regular food and sustainable development assistance to part of the food insecure and vulnerable people in the country. With the launch of the second-generation strategic plan, it is imperative to obtain the optimum capacity of staff, partners and beneficiaries given the precarious humanitarian situation and importance of delivering efficient and quick support. This role further described below, will contribute to the World Food Programme's mission in Cameroon to Saving Lives, Changing Lives.

JOB PURPOSE
To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
2. Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.
4. Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines.
5. Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
6. Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
7. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.  
8. 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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
Experience:

At least five (5) years or more of professional experience in a relevant field of work with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
Language:

Fluency (level C) in English or French language (written and oral).
Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: English/French. (Other WFP working language) would be an asset.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
Leads by Example with Integrity    Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments    Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork    Applies Strategic Thinking    Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships
Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others    Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change    Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth    Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things    Builds and nurtures  external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives
 

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name    Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance    Can facilitate implementation of food assistance programmes under guidance using basic understanding of principles and good practices of programme design, implementation and monitoring.
Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers)    Demonstrates ability to facilitate, under guidance, food assistance programme implementation that deploys full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
Knowledge of Specialized Areas    Understands basic technical concepts and data andtheir relevance to food assistance programmes.
Emergency Programming    Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.
Strategic Policy Engagement w/Govt    Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
• Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

COMPETENCIES
Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance
Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher)
Emergency Programming
Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 

Contract Type : Service Contract - SC
Unit : Programme
Duty Station : Maroua, Cameroon
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 31st May 2023 (11:59 PM UTC+1)

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