Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 10 Feb 2017
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps com- munities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide support to policy and programme activities in the emerging area of urban social protection and that effectively meet food assistance needs.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the supervision of Head of Programme, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities.
Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration,
Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs in urban areas, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives.
Provide guidance to CO staff on engaging in urban contexts, acting as a point of referral and assisting with analysis and queries.
Other as required.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Follow emerging discussions on national approaches to social protection in urban contexts
Support discussions with the relevant line ministries on national approaches to address urban food insecurity and malnutrition
Work with national and inter-agency counterparts to develop and refine programmatic approaches to respond to acute and chronic food insecurity
Monitor food security and nutrition trends in the urban centers of Ethiopia
Identify, develop and support strategic partnerships to help WFP position itself for possible urban action in the future.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
Knowledge of food security trends in urban contexts
Experience in and/or knowledge of urban programmes or interventions, especially of a humanitarian nature
Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions on urban safety nets.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: 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.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Amharic. Knowledge of the local language at the duty station is an added advantage.
How to apply:
WFP is an equal opportunity employer. Ethiopian female and male candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to APPLY on-line through WFP recruitment website.
http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings
Please note that WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Only qualified candidates will be contacted