Programme Assistant – Gaza

World Food Programme

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17 October 202423:59GMT+02:00 Israel Time (Jerusale

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 Inclusioand 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 announcemen.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

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.

WFP, through its dual mandate in humanitarian and development, provides lifesaving food assistance to the most vulnerable and food insecure nonrefugee Palestinians and works to safeguard livelihoods, build resilience, and reconstitute food systems in vulnerable areas. WFP also lends its technical expertise to support national institutions by strengthening their capacities in responding to shocks and building an inclusive social safety net.

To further strengthen the humanitariandevelopmentpeace nexus, WFP is providing climatesmart agricultural assets such as hydroponics and wicking beds to households to increase their calorie intake and enable them to generate income. WFP also scaled up its resiliencebuilding activities to include greenhouses, vegetable farms, sheep, poultry, and technical and vocational trainings for youth and people with disabilities. These projects reduce people’s vulnerability to external shocks, serve as a safety net, and support livelihoods.

In response to the urgent needs of Palestine, where protracted conflict and economic stagnation have led to widespread food insecurity, WFP delivers lifesaving food assistance to the most vulnerable nonrefugee Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. To address the ongoing crisis, WFP also focuses on strengthening livelihoods through resiliencebuilding projects such as climatesmart agriculture and vocational training. Additionally, WFP supports national institutions by enhancing their capacity to respond to shocks and build inclusive social safety nets. By extending its systems to humanitarian and development partners, WFP contributes to broader efforts within the humanitariandevelopmentpeace nexus.

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This position is based in Gaza and reports to the Programme Policy Officer.

JOB PURPOSE

To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programmerelated processes and activities related to the implementation of nutrition and related interventions in Gaza.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not allinclusiv

  • Provide day to day operational support for the implementation of WFP’s nutrition, hot meals and school feeding activities in Gaza; acting as a focal point for resolution of general operational queries and requesting assistance where necessary.
  • Coordinate with partners for the timely submission of their distribution plans and take lead on coordinating with supply chain for dispatches to the project sites.
  • Conduct regular support supervision visits to programme sites to assess adherence to protocols/take corrective measures and identify challenges faced for action to ensure smooth running of the activity.
  • Compile and maintain accurate information on the programme status (e.g. food resource needs/utilization, CP numbers, geographical coverage, etc…) and support analysis and preparation of reports to support operational decisionmaking.
  • Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
  • Participate in coordination meetings with government/nongovernment partners (as assigne.
  • Participate in capacity building activities for WFP staff (as well as third party monitors and implementing on the technical as well as administrative procedures to be adhered to.
  • Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
  • Perform any other related duties, as required.

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health, business administration or other related field. Advanced degree is an asset.

Language:

Proficiency in English and Arabic both oral and written.

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience working in the field of Programme implementation and management.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

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  • Technical knowledge and expertise in the field of nutrition, education, and/or public health and related fields an advantage.
  • Good Working experience with Government and various other sectors in the humanitarian field.
  • Good Working experience at the community level.
  • Knowledge of the context and cultural considerations.
  • Experience supporting the implementation and the monitoring of programmes and activities.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

  • Strong organizational skills, timemanagement and ability to carry out multiple tasks successfully.
  • Solidinterpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate easily with technical teams (e.g. nutrition, monitoring and evaluation etc.).
  • Ability to contribute to the implementation of programmes.
  • Good knowledge and practical experience in data record keeping, reporting, and data analysis.

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.

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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 applicabl.
  • 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 (ACAB, International Civil Service Commission (ICS, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIand 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.


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