Job Title: Head of Field Office
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term, NOB
Unit/Division: Programme
Duration: 1 year renewable (upon confirmation of the probationary period)
Duty Station: Bekily
Vacancy Number: One (01) position
Date of Publication: June 20, 2025
Deadline for Application: July 06, 2025
THE ROLE
To plan and manage field operations to ensure the effective and efficient deployment of food assistance programmes and use of allocated resources.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
- Effectively manage the Field Office to ensure the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team.
- Plan and manage WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food assistance and that daily operational issues are timely resolved to prevent losses or delays.
- Ensure that allocated resources are used efficiently and are in line with agreed plans, and any deviations are reported to the Area/Country Office.
- Hold accountability for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises and assets in the Field Office to ensure that WFP security and safety standards are locally set and followed. Actively participate and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).
- Conduct timely monitoring and evaluation of activities and prepare accurate and comprehensive reports on WFP’s operations and performance with regular and timely submission for Area/Country Office review to inform efficient operational planning and decisions.
- Build effective and collaborative relations with the local authorities and contribute to the expertise sharing and capacity building for effective preparedness and response to food assistance needs.
- Build partnerships to improve assistance packages, develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, civil societies, beneficiaries and other partners and media engaged in the field of food security.
- Ensure extensive and frequent presence at project areas, distribution sites and centres.
- Other as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Language: Fluency (level C) in French language and an Intermediate level in English (level B).
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Has developed, or supported in the development of, single discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a defined area.
- Has gained some exposure in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation.
- Has field experience via field rotations or working in a sub-office, and through field postings.
- Has gained experience of analysing local political situations and assessing risk accurately.
- Has gained broader exposure across areas within a function (i.e. policy, programme etc.).
- Has gained experience managing small to mid-size financial budgets, balancing priorities effectively.
- Has experience leading a small to mid-size team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
- Has participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation within area of focus.
- Has participated in a small emergency operation/ development programme.
- Has experience with security co-ordination and compound management within a smaller area.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: July 06, 2025
How to apply
External candidate: https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Bekily-Madagascar-The-Democratic/Head-of-Field-Office—Bekily_JR113425