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POSITION TITLE: Sub-Office Manager
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed-term contract
GRADE: NOB
DUTY STATION: Mongo, Chad
DURATION: 12 months
POSITION NUMBER: 1
ABOUT PAM
- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. WFP’s mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger by eradicating hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture;
Every day, WFP works to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the most vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, have access to the quality food they need.
In Chad, WFP and its partners provide food assistance by providing nutritious food to people in desperate need by building on the country’s human resources and strengthening their capacity to access food. Other complementary programmes address the root causes of hunger and strengthen the resilience of communities.
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES
Chad is a landlocked, low-income country in Central Africa with poor socio-economic indicators and is classified as a least developed country by the United Nations and is consistently among the countries with the lowest levels of human development (HDI). Its population of about 18.7 million is predominantly rural, and most households rely on subsistence agriculture or livestock activities for their survival.
Chad is also one of the countries most vulnerable to climate shocks and faces major development challenges with recurring production shocks with negative consequences on the food and nutrition situation. At least 20% of the population faces acute food insecurity each year during the lean season, resulting in high rates of chronic and acute malnutrition among children and pregnant and lactating women. The Sahelian belt is particularly vulnerable to agricultural and pastoral production shocks.
The country hosts one of the largest numbers of refugees and displaced people in Africa with more than 1.2 million refugees, more than 220,000 internally displaced people, more than 317,000 returned migrants and more than 8,000 asylum seekers.
The March 2024 Harmonized Framework analysis estimated that 3.4 million people were affected by severe acute food insecurity during the lean season (June to August 2024).
The country is also subject to climatic hazards of all kinds and suffers the consequences of climate change with recurring droughts and floods. In 2022, the country faced one of the worst floods in its history with approximately 1.2 million people affected, more than 341,000 hectares of crops devastated, taking away more than 19,000 heads of livestock in 19 of the 23 provinces. In 2024, the country also suffered devastating floods with approximately 2 million people affected including in the capital Ndjamena with more than 430,000 hectares of fields destroyed and decimated livestock with more than 72,000 heads of livestock swept away by the waters. Climatic shocks are increasingly recurrent and the country must prepare to face natural disasters or population movements due to instability in neighboring countries.
WFP is currently implementing a new country strategic plan (2024-2028) with an emergency component but also a long-term approach focused on strengthening the resilience of systems, communities and populations and scaling up social protection programmes. This plan is aligned with national priorities expressed in the national development plan with capacity building at the local level.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These positions are located in relatively small field offices, where the range of programmes and activities implemented is limited. The incumbents of these positions work under the close supervision of the Head of Regional Office, Deputy Country Director or designate.
JOB PURPOSE
Plan and manage field operations to ensure the effective and efficient deployment of food assistance programs and the use of allocated resources.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Manage and direct WFP field operations in the area of assignment to ensure rapid and effective deployment of food assistance programmes.
– Be responsible for the deployment of country office initiatives, policies and strategies.
– Effectively manage the field office to ensure transparent and efficient personnel management and the continued development of a cohesive and high-performing team.
– Ensure efficient use of financial resources to achieve set objectives.
– Be responsible for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises and assets in the field office to ensure that WFP safety and security standards are defined and adhered to locally. Actively participate in and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).
– Work with governments and other partners to identify where food assistance can be usefully deployed at the local level and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers).
– Develop and coordinate data collection and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and evaluation activities.
– Maintain accurate and comprehensive accounts and/or prepare analyses and reports on WFP operations and performance, submitting them regularly and in a timely manner for review by the Area/Country Office in order to identify programme support needs and inform operational planning and decisions.
– Build and maintain external partnerships to enhance assistance programs and support complementary strategies; identify potential areas of collaboration and identify opportunities to increase program effectiveness and efficiency.
– Develop and maintain liaison with local government authorities, international and national NGOs, UN agencies, donors, civil society, beneficiaries and other partners and media engaged in the field of food security.
– Work with beneficiaries, inspect storage locations and points where WFP commodities are received, to ensure compliance with WFP policies and ensure progress is made towards project objectives.
– Other tasks, as required.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ACCESS TO THE POSITION:
– Have developed or contributed to the development of unique disciplinary work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic objectives in a defined area. Has acquired some experience in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation.
Has field experience through field rotations or working in a sub-office and through field assignments. Has experience in analyzing local political situations and accurately assessing risks. Has broader exposure across areas of a function (i.e. policy, program, project, etc.). Has experience in managing small to medium sized financial budgets, effectively balancing priorities. Has experience in leading a small to medium sized team to ensure effective achievement of objectives. Has participated in a negotiation with a vendor/government/partner in the area of interest. Has participated in a small emergency operation/development program. Has experience in coordinating security and managing guest houses (accommodation) in a small to medium sized operation.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education :
Advanced university degree in economics, international development, social sciences or other related field.
Suggestion : Have an advanced university degree in economics, international development, social sciences or other related field, or first university degree with additional years of professional experience and/or related training/courses.
Experience :
At least 3 years of progressive experience relevant to the position.
Language :
International professional: Mastery (minimum level B) of English and French (Level C).
OUR VALUES AT PAM
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Humanity
- Inclusion
Please note that the only documents you need to submit at this time are your CV and cover letter . Additional documents such as passports, letters of recommendation, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested in the future.
For candidates who are experiencing difficulties accessing the WFP e-recruitment platform and require support to apply, please contact us at chad.hrrecruitment@wfp.org with the vacancy notice number in the subject line.