Programme Associate, SC6, Bandarban

Job Description

Title: Programme Associate, SC6, Bandarban

Company Name: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Bandarban

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

Completion of University Degree (Bachelor or equivalent) is required. Education in Development Studies, Social Science, Humanities or in any relevant field is preferable.

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• Experience: Minimum of 6 Years of work experience in Programme Implementation, Partnership Management and Coordination or any related field preferably in Development Sector.

• Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

BACKGROUND: WFP Bangladesh is looking for Bangladeshi Nationals to fill the function of Programme Associate at the SC6 level for six (06) months with the possibility of extension, for Bandarban duty station under Rangamati field office. The Programme Associate will report directly to the Head of Rangamati Field Office, who will be responsible for the supervision and performance management of the incumbent.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider program policies and guidelines.

• Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programs to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.

• Within the specific area of responsibility, draft/prepare a range of reports (weekly and monthly) and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, program status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.

• Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance program, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

• Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.

• Provide day-to-day support to cooperating partners for effective implementation of WFP assisted programme/project and emergency response as and when required.

• Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs, traditional institutions and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.

• Support the capacity building, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.

• Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.

• Oversee and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.

• 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 other duties, as required.

Grade: SC6

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 06 Months

Duty Station: Bandarban under Rangamati Field Office

This vacancy announcement is for only Bangladeshi Nationals.

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.