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Head of Programme Beletweyne Field Office Consultant level II

--Beledwayne, Somalia--

Job Purpose:

The Programme Policy CST level II (Head of Programme, Hirshabelle State) is expected to contribute to the design and management of WFP activities that effectively meet food assistance needs and provide technical advice or oversight on programme strategy and implementation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

  • Contribute to the development and management of WFP Programmes in Hirshabelle to ensure timely and effective deployment of food assistance programmes.
  • Collaborate with governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully deployed at the local level.
  • Coordinate and supervise the cooperating partners and actively monitor progress and performance, ensuring that project deadlines and targets are met.
  • Closely support WFP’s leadership status in forums relating to area of specialism, for example food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience or engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts through direct participation, briefings, information products and other materials.
  • Support the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use.
  • Support the development and coordination of data gathering and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and evaluation activities.
  • Engage with external partners to improve assistance packages and support
  • complementary strategies; identify potential areas for collaborative approaches and initiatives.
  • Manage the Field Office in the absence of the Head of Sub Office.
  • Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences,

Nutrition, Agriculture or other related field, Or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least five (5) years of progressive experience in programme implementation, out of which at least two (2) years in field operations, preferably in hardship duty stations or emergency contexts.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

This position is open to qualified international candidates. The candidates must be nationals of a country other than the country of assignment. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply