Closing date: Monday, 23 October 2017
This recruirtment Process is targeting Egyptian Nationals only
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). The job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or the designate.
At this level, job holders are responsible for the completion of a range of specialized and/or standardized processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines and practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other support staff. They work under minimum supervision, perform basic analyses and compile reports to support information consistency and smooth implementation of programmes/projects.
JOB PURPOSE
To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience: At least 4 years of experience in programme support in areas of livelihoods enhancement or related field
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Work closely with partner NGOs at central and local levels to oversee and support the implementation of livelihood programmes
- Undertake research and provide technical assistance in implementing livelihood and income generating activities
- Work with NGOs in integrating the implementation and outputs of the various projects within the strategic objectives of the Government of Egypt.
- Work and exchange information with the partner NGOs in the project governorates to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities for timely achievement of targets.
- Coordinate with the related units to complete needed paperwork, postings on WFP financial system and release of needed funds to the NGOs in a timely manner.
- Follow-up on work of consultants recruited to support the activities. This includes completion of necessary paperwork with concerned units within WFP for their contracts, separation and payments as well as follow-up on their outputs to ensure timely and quality deliverables
- Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of required reports in order to support operational decision-making.
- Maintain and update project working files (both paper and electronic) for dissemination to different target audience.
- Prepare all inputs required for WFP reporting.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Has demonstrated experience in working with central and local NGOs as well as key government officials
- Has demonstrated experience in coordinating with technical teams as well as support units such as finance, HR and admin units
- Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
- Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
- Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
- Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline for submitting the online applications is on the 23rd of October 2017
More Information
- Job City Cairo
