Program Assistant – SC5 Terrain – WFP jobs in the USA
- Location: USA
- Vacancy No: N/A
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: WFP
- Gender: Both
- Deadline: 2024-03-03
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, providing food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience, assisting 97 million each year. of people in 88 countries. In Venezuela, WFP has a range of activities that include school feeding programs, livelihoods, preparation and response to climate emergencies, and capacity building for national actors.
WFP Venezuela has an operational presence in ten states, with the possibility of expansion . Under the supervision and guidance of the WFP Field-Area Office Implementation Program Associate, the Program Assistant will be responsible for supporting the management and coordination of field program implementation operations.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Carry out specialized and/or standardized activities and processes related to WFP’s food assistance, technical assistance and capacity building programs. The holder is responsible for carrying out a series of specialized and/or standardized activities and processes corresponding to the implementation of programs in the field, which require a certain level of interpretation of the guidelines and standard practices, coordination between actors and collaboration with different WFP units. They work with a minimum level of supervision, perform basic analysis and compile reports to maintain consistency of information and smooth execution of programs and projects.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This assignment is located in the WFP Field-Area Offices , under the supervision and guidance of the Field-Area Office Implementation Program Associate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support functions for project management and coordination in accordance with the objectives established for WFP programs in Venezuela and WFP policies and procedures.
- Conduct specialized and/or standardized activities and processes within the technical area of activity in question, supporting harmonization with broader program policies and guidelines.
- Carry out the activities corresponding to WFP related to food distribution plans and reports, and complementary activities, in coordination with the implementing partners, for validation of those responsible in the field-area office and under the guidance of the food programs unit. central office .
- Carry out thorough and timely work to record data in WFP’s corporate systems and requested reports, applying institutional standards and guidelines.
- Provide guidance and ongoing support to implementing partners to ensure effective implementation of different program activities in accordance with the WFP-NGO partnership agreement.
- Serve as Focal Point of Communication with Communities of the Field Office to guarantee the timely dissemination of program messages to the target audience.
- Within their specific area of responsibility, collect data and support analysis and reporting (e.g. on food assistance needs, resource utilization, program progress or outputs) with in order to support operational decision making.
- Work and exchange information with internal counterparts and implementing partners to support effective collaboration and implementation of ongoing project activities.
- Serve as a point of contact for the resolution of general queries regarding operations and, if necessary, request assistance.
LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
| Lead by example and with integrity | Uphold WFP values and principles:
Demonstrate the values and principles of WFP, and encourage others to uphold them |
Respect others and value diversity:
Value diversity by using respectful and inclusive language, and encourage others to do the same |
Stay focused and calm under pressure:
Stay focused and calm under pressure and encourage others to do the same |
Demonstrate humility and willingness to learn:
Show humility, willingness to learn and share knowledge; ask for the opinion of others and act accordingly; and take advantage of development opportunities. |
| Generation of results and fulfillment of commitments | Generate results of maximum impact: Be responsible for the results or be accountable to others for them. |
Delegate tasks appropriately: Generate results through delegated tasks and ask for guidance and help when necessary |
Easily adapt to change: Easily adapt to changes and adjust work as needed. |
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| Promote inclusive and collaborative teamwork | Practice inclusion and collaboration: Promote inclusive teamwork and psychological safety; share ideas and raise problems openly. |
Provide constructive and timely criticism:
Support the development of others through constructive and timely criticism. |
Build and share new perspectives: Pay attention to others in order to capture, know, build and share new perspectives. |
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| Use of strategic thinking | Communicate and deliver on the WFP vision: Meet the WFP vision and be able to explain how your own objectives support that vision. |
Encourage curiosity and new working methods:
Demonstrate curiosity and propose new work methods when relevant. |
Analyze and evaluate data: Collect data and share insights to guide team decision making. |
Take into account the consequences of any decision:
Put decisions into action and ask questions to understand the impact on longer-range goals. |
| Establishing and maintaining sustainable partnerships | Establishment of partnerships:
Establish partnerships by seeking collaborative opportunities. |
Collaborate to achieve common goals:
Collaborate with partners by sharing information and working together to achieve common goals. |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED
Education: Completion of secondary education. A post-secondary certificate in related functional area or bachelor’s degree in project development/management, social sciences, or related fields is desirable.
Languages: Spoken and written command of Spanish. Intermediate level of the English language desirable.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of work experience in the public or private sector – minimum 1 year in the humanitarian/development sector.
Skills: Use of basic Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TITLE: Program Assistant – Land
CONTRACT TYPE: Service Contract – SC5
UNIT/DIVISION: Programs
SERVICE STATION (City, Country): Multiple Duty Station
DURATION: 6 months with the possibility of extension.
Only shortlisted qualified candidates will be notified.
This vacancy is only available to citizens and/or residents of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela with a permanent work permit.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
The deadline to apply is March 2, 2024.
Women, as well as people from minority social groups: indigenous, Afro-descendant, people with disabilities and qualified transgender people are especially encouraged to apply for the position. The WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate based on HIV/AIDS status, and is committed to achieving diversity in the workplace in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
To improve the accessibility and inclusivity of selection processes at the World Food Program (WFP), we encourage individuals who require disability-related accommodations or other accessibility assistance to contact us. Please email your requests to global.inclusion@wfp.org . Upon receipt of your email, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs and provide support. WFP is committed to providing a recruiting experience that respects and responds to the unique needs of each candidate.
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