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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).
This position is based in La Paz, Bolivia and reports to the Head of Office.
THE ROLE
To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
1. Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider program policies and guidance.
2. Provide project management support to specific and defined programs and projects of considerable size/complexity, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programs that comply with WFP standards and procedures.
3. Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
4. Research and analyze a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programs, and activities.
5. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
6. Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects, and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
7. Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to collaborative work leading to improved food assistance packages.
8. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners, and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g., through providing inputs into training materials.
9. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
10. Other as required.
2. Provide project management support to specific and defined programs and projects of considerable size/complexity, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programs that comply with WFP standards and procedures.
3. Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
4. Research and analyze a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programs, and activities.
5. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
6. Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects, and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
7. Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to collaborative work leading to improved food assistance packages.
8. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners, and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g., through providing inputs into training materials.
9. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
10. Other as required.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated capacity to represent the organization in high-level technical and policy discussions with government authorities, development partners and donors.
Availability and willingness to undertake frequent travel to field locations throughout Bolivia, including remote and hard-to-reach areas.
As a candidate for this position, you are expected not only to possess the required technical expertise and leadership capabilities, but also to demonstrate a strong commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, the United Nations Standards of Conduct, and the World Food Programme's core values of Integrity, Humanity, Commitment, Inclusion, and Collaboration. The successful candidate will be expected to consistently uphold these values and principles, lead by example, foster an ethical and respectful workplace culture, and promote these standards in all interactions with colleagues, partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
Availability and willingness to undertake frequent travel to field locations throughout Bolivia, including remote and hard-to-reach areas.
As a candidate for this position, you are expected not only to possess the required technical expertise and leadership capabilities, but also to demonstrate a strong commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, the United Nations Standards of Conduct, and the World Food Programme's core values of Integrity, Humanity, Commitment, Inclusion, and Collaboration. The successful candidate will be expected to consistently uphold these values and principles, lead by example, foster an ethical and respectful workplace culture, and promote these standards in all interactions with colleagues, partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Desired experience for entry into the role
- Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams (food security, resilience, nutrition, emergency preparedness and response, climate adaptation, or socio-economic development).
- Has taken leadership of implementing programs/projects.
- Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
- Experience working with national and subnational government institutions and supporting coordination mechanisms in humanitarian and development contexts.
Language: Spoken and written fluency (level C) in Spanish and English language.
MORE ABOUT YOU
As a candidate for this position, we expect to not only possess the necessary skills and qualifications but also to uphold the principles of the United Nations Charter and adhere to the Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service as well as to embody the core values of the World Food Programme (WFP) of integrity, humanity, commitment, inclusion, and collaboration. Therefore, as a candidate for this position, we expect to uphold and embody all these values and principles in all aspects of your work, and to promote them among your colleagues and partners.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
- We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
- If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
- At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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.