Programmer

Roles and responsibilities

• Support the Head of emergency unit on prioritization of key corporate initiatives.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with UN counterparts.
• Attending interagency, governmental and internal meetings as required, representing WFP and coordinating with respective counterparts on the follow up actions as required.
• Lead meetings with private and public sector stakeholders as required.
• Provide project management support for the implementation of Livelihoods, self-reliance and digitalization programmes, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes units that comply with WFP standards and procedures.
• Manage and guide more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
• Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for joint partnerships and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.
• Research and analyze a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programmes and activities.
• Lead the rollout of the new management strategy and action plans to address identified operational gaps.
• Manage the digitalization of other core processes around the delivery of cash /food making sure that the targeted vulnerable population receives the right entitlements efficiently.
• Responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
• Responsible for capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs making key contributions for the development of training materials.
• Establish and implement relevant Standard Operating Procedures for ensuring quality and timely distribution of cash support to beneficiaries.
• Promote cooperation with national institutions in supporting the inclusion of refugees for self-reliance., vocational training, access to finance, labor market, etc.
• Contribute to Country Office Emergency Preparedness to respond to humanitarian crises and needs.
• Support the Head of Unit as required and act as Officer in Charge in her absence.

Desired candidate profile

Demonstrated ability to present analytical findings and to communicate effectively.
Good understanding of food security and protection considerations for forcibly displaced populations.
Delegates responsibly and provides appropriate support empowering others to deliver results.
Responds readily to change in different contexts and adapts accordingly.
Implements decisions, considering the risks and implications of actions for teams, projects, and other initiatives.
Displays ability to translate understanding of programme principles in emergencies and protracted conflict situations into relevant, effective, and context-specific approaches.
Initiates and builds partnerships by identifying and promoting opportunities for mutual areas of interest and benefit.
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time