Job Vacancy at UN Volunteers (UNV) – Head of Sub Office
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
- Manage and lead WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure timely and effective deployment of food assistance programmes.
- Hold accountability for the deployment of CO initiatives, policies and strategies.
- Effectively manage the Sub Office to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team.
- Ensure efficient use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives.
- 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 relevant Security Management Team meetings.
- Collaborate with governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully deployed at the local level and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers).
- Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Hold accountability and/or prepare accurate and comprehensive analysis and reports on WFP operations and performance with regular and timely submission for Country Office review to identify programme support requirements and inform operational planning and decisions.
- Forge and nurture external partnerships to improve assistance packages and support complementary strategies; identify potential areas for collaborative approaches and initiatives.
- Develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, donors, civil society, beneficiaries and other partners and media engaged in the field of food security.
- Engage with beneficiaries, inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received, in order to ensure compliance with WFP policies and that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives.
- Other as required.
Required degree level
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Required experience
60 Months
Experience remark
• At least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing vulnerability and food security assessments with a UN agency, government agency, NGO or other public sector agency is required.
• Experience managing a UN or NGO field office is preferred.
• Experience organizing and leading data collection and analysis teams is required.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Language skills
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise
Development programme/project administration, Resource mobilization, partnership and donor coordination, Monitoring and evaluation
Area of expertise details
At least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing vulnerability and food security assessments with a UN agency, government agency, NGO or other public sector agency is required.
• Experience managing a UN or NGO field office is preferred.
• Experience organizing and leading data collection and analysis teams is required.
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Competencies values
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams
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A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Extension Services, Business Administration, Public Policy or a related field is required.