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WFP Job Vacancy Application Instruction 2023
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Details of WFP Vacancy Position & How to Apply
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term
UNIT/DIVISION: Programme
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Kasulu
Duration: 12 Months
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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or another related field, or First University degree with years of professional work experience and/or training/courses.
Languages: National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English and Swahili Languages.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in relatively small Field Offices where the range of implemented programs and activities is limited. Job holders work under close supervision of the Head of Area Office, or Deputy Country Director, or the designate
JOB PURPOSE
To plan and manage field operations to ensure the effective and efficient deployment of food assistance programs and the use of allocated resources.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Effectively manage the Field Office to ensure the continued development of a cohesive and high-performing team.
Plan and manage WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food assistance and that daily operational issues are timely resolved to prevent losses or delays.
Ensure that allocated resources are used efficiently and are in line with agreed plans, and any deviations are reported to the Area/Country Office.
Hold accountability for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises, and assets in the Field Office to ensure that WFP security and safety standards are locally set and followed. Actively participate and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).
Conduct timely monitoring and evaluation of activities and prepare accurate and comprehensive reports on WFP’s operations and performance with regular and timely submission for Area/Country Office review to inform efficient operational planning and decisions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES CONTINUED
Build effective and collaborative relations with the local authorities and contribute to the expertise sharing and capacity building for effective preparedness and response to food assistance needs.
Build partnerships to improve assistance packages, develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, civil societies, beneficiaries, and other partners and media engaged in the field of food security.
Ensure extensive and frequent presence at project areas, distribution sites, and centers.
Lead coordination of WFP and inter-agency initiatives to support the livelihoods of the host population, including UN Joint Programmes.
Other as required
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name Description of the behavior expected for the proficiency level
Strategy & Planning Applies a strong understanding of key national and international socio-political issues and the complexity and range of WFP programs to plan and oversee the implementation of programs in the area of responsibility, coordinating and monitoring to ensure effective fulfillment of the area’s needs.
Operations Applies understanding of WFP’s operations within the area of assignment to ensure optimal deployment of food aid and food assistance programs and the resolution of high-impact operational issues that arise.
Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of WFP programs, supply chain, and budgeting principles.
Resource Proactively builds a profile of WFP within the area of responsibility, effectively leveraging this to lead fundraising initiatives. Utilises understanding of WFP structure and delivery model and strong commercial knowledge to effectively develop, manage and control budgets, with frequently limited funding.
Diplomacy Applies negotiation, networking, and diplomacy skills to develop, nurture and sustain mutually beneficial external partnerships with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, civil societies, UN agencies, donors, beneficiaries, and other partners/ media engaged in the field of food security, to improve assistance packages.
Collaborates with governments and other partners to identify opportunities for food assistance programs in-line with WFP’s strategic aims locally, and negotiates the optimal approach to delivery against these.
People Management N/A
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Ten years of experience in a similar position.
Has developed, or supported the development of, single discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a defined area.
Has gained some exposure in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency.
Has field experience via field rotations or working in a sub-office, and through field postings.
Gained experience in analyzing local political situations and assessing risk accurately.
Gained broader exposure across areas within a function (i.e. policy, program etc.).
Has gained experience managing small to mid-size financial budgets, and balancing priorities effectively.
Has experience leading a small to the mid-size team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
Participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation within the area of focus.
Participated in a small emergency operation/ development program.
Has experience with security coordination and compound management within a smaller area.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Only Tanzanian nationals should apply.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for applications is 13 February 2023.
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
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