DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

16 February 2025-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul)

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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 Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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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 announcement).

The Role:

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the head of School Feeding, the Programme Associate (School feeding) will be responsible for the following duties related to WFP nutrition programmes and initiatives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Compile, review, and produce reports and datasheets weekly and monthly capturing the activities of the immunization, health, and nutrition education program within School Feeding. Monitor progress of project implementation and track budget consumption and compliance with donor requirements.
• Provide support to Jalalabad Area Office remotely and on site on the implementation of all its School Feeding activities, assisting the School Feeding Program Assistant of Jalalabad Area Office directly in any task required for the success of the School Feeding Programme.
• Lead in the coordination of deworming and capacity building partnerships, providing ongoing support to the Cooperating partner, participating in project activities, ensuring administrative processes are conducted on time, leading in monitoring and evaluation of project progress, and reporting.
• Conduct field visits for quality control as required.
• Support the Country Office team in all tasks related to the School Feeding program, particularly analysis of monitoring data, conducting field visits, monitoring the implementation of new pilots, communication with area offices, issue tracking, pipeline tracking and administrative duties to ensure timely execution of programs.

Education: Completion of secondary school. First university degree or an advanced university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Communication for development, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Psychology would be an added advantage.

Experience: At least 6 years of experience in implementing education and Social Behaviour Change Communication ​(SBCC) related support activities in direct collaboration with government counterparts, exposure with cash-based transfer programmes.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent communication, coordination, and facilitation skills. Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan, and manage programmes, leadership and teamwork abilities, good analytical, negotiation communication and advocacy skills.
• Good computer knowledge and skills.
• Previous work experience with INGOs, UN Organization and/or government is desirable.
• Experience in coordination and facilitation of meetings with UN and government counterparts.

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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 global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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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 applicable).
• 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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org 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 (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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements