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UN Full-time: Programme Associate (Nutrition) G6 – Kabul

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17 February 2025-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul)

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 World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP?

  • WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
  • WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
  • WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
  • A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
  • We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB PURPOSE

Support nutrition unit to contribute to meeting the nutritional needs of beneficiaries within Afghanistan. This will be achieved through effective and timely facilitation of the management of Field Level Agreements (FLAs) and amendments as may be necessary; well-organized, complete and accurate reports, records and/or data; and effective nutrition unit business process performance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Under the guidance of Head of Programme at field office level, the programme associate nutrition will assist in coordination with WFP Areas and Area-Offices: a) call for proposal and submission timelines, b) review of detailed budget lines with relevant A/SOs, c) coordinate and follow-up with COPAC colleagues for timely inclusion of TSFP projects in COPAC agenda, d) present project budget lines in COPAC meeting as required and timely communicate COPAC feedback to relevant A/SOs and vice-versa, e) timely prepare and print FLA/amendments including budget and all other required documents for CD’s signature f) Ensure the timely signing of all FLAs/and amendments, e) coordinate internally within WFP-CO, A/SOs and CPs to ensure the FLA/amendments are timely received by relevant CPs and A/SOs;
  • Manage and maintain paper and or electronic records of the FLAs and Amendments, including regularly updating the tracking sheet to be shared with PND, within the area of responsibility in accordance with established procedures, to ensure swift and easy data access as required.
  • Maintain records on programme activities, from formulation stage through completion, by extracting relevant information from reports, project committees, budget records and other documentation; make information available for country briefs, and other related purposes; keep all program files up to date and well organized, in the common drive, and ensure easy access by the nutrition unit colleagues.
  • Collate information for inclusion in reports, documents and correspondences, to support the effective work of the nutrition unit.
  • Regularly communicate with nutrition cluster/PND information management officers and WFP field offices to ensure timely and complete entry of monthly TSFP data into National Nutrition Database.
  • Collect and perform basic analysis of data to contribute to quality business information management
  • Maintain a well-coordinated working relationship with key relevant unit staff within the CO and AOs/SOs.
  • Provide support for timely procurement of nutrition related goods and services as per plan.
  • Contribute to improvement of business procedures and processes.
  • Logistical and administrative arrangement of nutrition workshops, review meetings and other nutrition related events and meetings in coordination with business support assistant of program unit
  • Undertake all the administrative work for the nutrition unit in close collaboration with the Programme Business Support Assistant
  • Regular review of specialized nutritious food stock information and provide required feedback to nutrition unit colleagues and field office
  • Perform other related duties as and when required by Nutrition Unit

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Diploma or higher qualification in Public Health, Nutrition, Food Science/Technology, Medicine, Business Management or other relevant fields.

Experience: At least 6 years’ experience working in implementing nutrition, food security or health programmes. or in the field Experience conducting nutritional assessments, nutrition data analysis and report writing would be an added advantage. Experience working in both emergencies and development contexts.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).

• Has contributed to implementation of programs

• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

  • We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
  • Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
  • Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
  • Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
  • Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
  • Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements


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