United Nation - World Food Programme announced Position of Programme Associate For Gilgit

 United Nation - World Food Programme 

 United Nation - World Food Programme  announced Position of Programme Associate For Gilgit Based .

Last Date of Application Submission is 22-January-2024

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The World Food Programme (WFP) actively encourages female candidates and individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within the organization. WFP is dedicated to recruiting candidates who uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, aligning with their humanitarian principles. The selection process for staff is based on a competitive framework, and the organization is committed to fostering diversity and equal employment opportunities. WFP welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, or disability, in line with its commitment to inclusivity and fairness.

Job Description: The purpose of this position is to provide effective technical and operational support in WFP operations within Gilgit Baltistan, with a specific focus on nutrition programme activities.

Key Accountabilities (Not All-Inclusive): Under the overall guidance of the supervisor, the job holder is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Coordinate regularly with relevant stakeholders to develop synergies and partnerships for the successful implementation of emergency nutrition projects at the district and provincial levels.
• Maintain close liaison with the Department of Health, LHW, BISP District office to mobilize eligible beneficiaries and develop required partnerships under the nutrition emergency response programme and Benazir Nashonuma Programme.
• Plan and manage/lead WFP field operations within the assigned area to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food assistance and quick resolution of daily operational issues.
• Provide project management support to specific "BISP Nashonuma" activities, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes/projects compliant with WFP standards and procedures in neighboring districts.
• Assist in preparing project documents with partners, organizing project planning missions, and supporting project assessments and performance evaluations.
• Analyze received reports/data to ensure the achievement of objectives, suggesting corrective actions when necessary.
• Monitor, update, and track data related to project issues, commodity pipelines, and financial allotment status reports, ensuring accuracy and informing relevant divisions accordingly.
• Prepare allocation plans for timely agreements/MOUs/FLAs with partners, ensuring quality service delivery through transparent and competitive selection processes.
• Maintain records on programme activities, from formulation to completion, making information available for country briefs, profiles, and other related purposes.
• Carry out advocacy and information-related tasks for project/programme activities, including making presentations in meetings, workshops, seminars, and missions.
• Prepare status and progress reports, facilitating accurate and timely inputs/reports from implementing partners for M&E analysis and status reports.
• Evaluate, develop, and recommend procedures, participating in discussions on new/revised procedures and practices.
• Assist in arranging trainings, reviews, and other programme-related events.
• Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Standard Minimum Qualifications & Experiences:

• Education: University degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience: Six years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian and developmental programmes, with at least 3-4 years of experience managing nutrition programmes.
• Skills: Managing teams, organizational skills, coordination with different stakeholders including the government, and knowledge of UN systems.
• Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu. Fluency in the local dialect of the duty station will be an asset.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to apply via WFP's career portal. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WFP emphasizes that it will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process. Any such requests should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities.

The World Food Programme is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.