Programme Assistant (livelihood) SC5 Damascus VA033-2021 At World Food Programme

ABOUT WFP

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 lifetime. 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. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight hunger globally, including its work during the coronavirus pandemic.

In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.

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.

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.

CONTRACT TYPE & DURATION

Contract Type: Service contract – SC5

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Damascus

Number of required employees: 1

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This post is based in Damascus and falls under the direct supervision of the Deputy Head of Area Office and overall supervision by the Head of South Area Office.
The purpose of the assignment is to perform specialized and standardized to support the effective delivery of livelihoods activities assisting vulnerable, food insecure communities.
The Programme Assistant (Livelihoods) will work in the South Area Office and in collaboration with the other units of WFP

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within delegated authority, the Programme Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties aregeneric and thus are not all-inclusive nor are all duties carried out by all position holders).

  • Support the development of livelihoods and resilience programming in the area of operation;
  • Liaise with the concerned authorities, partners and other stakeholders on livelihood and resilience building projects;
  • Undertake project identification, development, monitoring and technical supervision of livelihoods projects;
  • Assess the training needs of relevant partner staff and support the design and implementation of appropriate capacity development training;
  • Prepare regular implementation progress reports on livelihoods projects;
  • Contribute to documenting lessons learnt and best practices in livelihood and resilience building programming in area of operation;
  • Perform other duties, as required by the supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. University Degree in the related functional area is desirable.

Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible work experience related to food security, early recovery and livelihood programming.

The operational areas covered by the Field Office include a diverse range of livelihood programmes. Candidates should highlight previous programmatic and technical experience in one or both of the following livelihood portfolios:

  • Rural livelihoods: focus on agricultural production (household-level and smallholder farmers) and infrastructure rehabilitation activities (project management);
  • Urban livelihoods: focus on labour-market analysis, vocational skills assessments, strengthened employability and job facilitation.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and Arabic language.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in terms of “Experience”:

  • Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
  • Exact Position Title
  • Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, consultant, or freelancer
  • Start and End date of Employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
  • Responsibilities: To mention the main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
  • A proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.

How to apply

HOW TO APPLY

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Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.

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