ABOUT WFP

The World Food Program (WFP) is the United Nations agency that fights hunger and malnutrition around the world. In Peru, WFP supports the Government in its efforts to achieve SDG-2 Zero Hunger, strengthening the capacity of institutions, vulnerable communities and the indigenous population to promote the sustainable development of the country.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the WFP Nutrition, Public Health and Family Farming Unit Head, the territorial manager will guarantee adequate programmatic management and implementation in the scope of the intervention, ensuring that the commitments made are carried out. according to standards and procedures established by WFP.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – I

The manager is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the actions contemplated in the project intervention proposal and will be in charge of the following activities:

1. Develop a project work plan based on the situational analysis of maternal and child nutrition in the Ventanilla district, specifically in the scope of the project intervention, which includes all programmatic components;
2. Provide technical assistance and develop capacity-building processes for local government officials for the planning and implementation of articulated territorial management of effective interventions in child nutrition and community action;
3. Based on the training needs identified in the situational analysis, lead the processes of strengthening technical and management capacities of public health and nutrition services personnel to implement effective interventions that reduce childhood anemia in the selected areas, ensuring the management of a gender and intercultural approach;
4. Development of capacity-building processes for the educational community in preschool and primary schools in the area, focused on promoting healthy nutrition practices;
5. Develop linkage strategies between the local government, local actors and the community to guarantee the implementation of the activities established in the project;
6. Articulate with social program managers to promote healthy eating practices among their beneficiaries;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – II

1. Strengthen the capacities of community agents and social actors to improve access and consumption of varied and nutritious foods for children and pregnant women, adherence to iron supplements and comprehensive care in public health services and social programs;
2. Provide technical assistance to the Ventanilla Health Network and EESS focused on improving information systems linked to maternal and child nutrition;
3. In coordination with the WFP Communications Unit, accompany actions related to institutional communication and behavioral change;
4. Strengthen territorial coordination with the local government and other institutions that are linked to the issue of child nutrition;
5. Inform the Nutrition, Public Health and Family Farming Unit in a timely manner about possible problems that could affect the implementation of the project or that require immediate attention;
6. Prepare periodic reports on the activities under your charge, identifying existing problems or trends, and proposing clear recommendations that allow efficient and timely decision-making;
7. Monitor the progress of the work plan with established indicators;
8. It will incorporate the organization’s guidelines regarding gender equality and the mainstreaming of protection in all its activities and projects;
9. Other related tasks/activities assigned by the Representative.

CORE ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Aim

Understand and communicate strategic objectives: Help teammates articulate WFP’s strategic objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Suggest to the supervisor possible improvements in the team’s work processes.
Make the mission inspiring for our team: Explain to teammates the impact of WFP activities on beneficiary communities.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulate how the unit’s own responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

Equipment

Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Train junior teammates in new skills and capabilities.
Create an inclusive culture: Look for opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
Be a coach and provide constructive feedback: Serve as a peer coach for colleagues in the same area of ​​work.
Create an “I will”/”we” spirit: Track progress toward goals and share this information regularly with the supervisor.

Performance

Encourage innovation and creative solutions: Explore ways to be consistently more efficient and accurate in your own work areas and share new working methods with colleagues.
Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in self-task completion rates to identify opportunities for efficiency.
Make and Keep Commitments: Take responsibility for your own tasks and notify supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
Be Decisive: Independently decide what actions to take when faced with critical decisions in the workplace or dangerous situations in the field.

Alliances

Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities to the supervisor to partner with other units.
Build strong external partnerships: Identify opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field toward common goals.
Be politically agile and adaptable: Develop an understanding of the value of WFP teams and external partners in meeting team goals and objectives.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: align your own activities with supervisor priorities to meet partners’ internal and external needs.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

SKILLS

• Possess adequate communication skills, so that you can offer technical information and advice in a clear and precise manner to all local actors involved in the project;
• Possess empathy, adequate interpersonal skills and a vocation for service that allow you to establish relationships of trust; both with regional, district and/or local authorities, as well as with direct beneficiaries of the project;
• Possess organizational and information systematization skills that allow you to efficiently complement the work of other areas of the office;

• Proactive, with work initiative and ability to respond to the needs of the situation without the need for intensive support;

MINIMUM STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be Peruvian nationals;
• University degree in Nutrition;
• Postgraduate studies/specialization courses or diplomas in project administration, social management and/or public management and/or public health are desirable.
• Good command of MS Office computer tools;
• Desirable command of the English language at a basic level;

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum experience of 5 years in coordination of social projects or development programs, in the field of nutrition/community health with a territorial management focus;
• Experience of working in urban and peri-urban environments in coordination with local actors;
• Previous work experience in the government field, private sector, in another agency of the United Nations System, in an NGO or international cooperation agency is desirable; and
• Previous experience working with regional and/or local public policies is desirable; as well as in government programs and procedures, which implies knowledge about the Peruvian social reality;

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• World Food Program Service Contract (SC) for 6 months, with the possibility of renewal. The salary level on the United Nations National Scale for a Service Contract will be SC5.
• People hired under SC are considered independent contractors and must provide receipts for fees to pay for their services.  
• The fees received by the holders of these contracts are not exempt from personal income tax and, therefore, it is the responsibility of the contracted party to settle before the national authorities the taxes levied on their professional fees, as well as the corresponding payment to the fund. pensions of your choice. The WFP is an international organization, it does not act as a withholding agent.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline to apply for this vacancy is April 7, 2024 through the WFP e-recruitment platform. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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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.