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Career Opportunities: Programme Assistant / Agricultural Engineer | SC-5 | Kapan, Syunik, Armenia | 6 months
๐ฉ Vacancy Announcement nยฐ: 832976
๐ข Job Title: Programme Assistant / Agricultural Engineer
๐Type of Contract: Service Contract
โก๏ธ Unit / Division: Programme Unit / WFP Armenia
๐ Duty Station: Kapan, Syunik
โก๏ธ Duration: 6 months (extendable)
โฐ Closing date: Tuesday, 04 June 2024, midnight (Armenia Time)
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
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Why work with us?
Despite the economic growth of the last decade, the level of food insecurity has been stagnant over the past five years in Armenia. Although the situation is improving for a large share of the population, those worst off are being left behind, demonstrating significant disparities and uneven territorial development in Armenia. In response to these challenges, WFP developed a Country Strategic Plan 2019-2015 (CSP). The CSP which builds on several key initiatives, including the handover of the implementation of the school feeding programme in the regions, establishing resilient food systems, enhancing national shock-responsive social protection system, and emergency response mechanisms.WFP Armenia integrated a three-pillar programming approach offering an integrated approach of food security, energy and water security, in border villages, where the combined approach is required to ensure preparedness and new livelihood options as water, energy and food security solutions have been impacted by conflict and shocks. This includes construction/upgrading of irrigation primary, secondary on-farm systems, establishment of green revolving funds, reducing post-harvest losses by establishing logistic hubs and enhancement of farmersโ capacity for sustainable farming practices. Capacity strengthening is a cross-cutting effort is key to ensuring the sustainability of the programmes and activities at national, regional, community and individual level. It includes joint work with local and international actors, public and private sector representatives, regional administration and the government entities. WFP โs humanitarian and development interventions are mainly focused in โnewโ border areas in Syunik, VD, Gegharkunik enabling affected communities to sustain their food requirements. The portfolio in Syunik region has progressively grown and it is required to hire an agricultural engineer who will support the team in managing the expanding agricultural interventions and addressing the increasing complexities of the region's agricultural sector.
This is an opportunity for an exciting and challenging Programme role in a multi-cultural, hardworking, fun and interdisciplinary team. In addition, we offer:
โก๏ธ Meaningful and impactful careers:
Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve
โก๏ธ Continuous learning and training:
We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers
โก๏ธ Multicultural and stimulating work environment:
We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger
Join us to make a difference in Armenia, watch this video to know more about us!!
How can you make a difference?
Provide technical support in the design, construction and oversight of agricultural infrastructure, including irrigation systems, greenhouses, orchards and agro-processing facilities.
Provide expert advice and support to farmers on agricultural production and practices fostering efficient use of natural resources (soil and water management, circular approaches and practices).
Organize practical trainings and demonstrations to promote the adoption of best practices and technologies among farmers.
Develop and introduce innovative solutions to address challenges related to soil fertility, water management, and environmental sustainability.
Support the Community Mobilizer to ensure oversight of ongoing interventions.
Support the Community Mobilizer to ensure that project activities are performed and reported in line with the targets established in project documents and SoPs.
Provide input into project proposals and support on the implementation of activity scale up.
Ensure accurate, timely recording of data and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, including WFP internal progress reports, and contributing to external reports.
Give administrative support to the programme, including supporting with procurement and financial processes.
Support operational research and evidence building by collecting field level data under the guidance of the WFP programme team with support from the WFP RAM team.
To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will need to have...
Education: University degree in Agri-Engineering, Agronomy or other relevant field. Certificates in the functional area are desirable.
Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in direct implementation of field-level project activities for an NGO, government institution, UN Agency. Experience of working on agricultural projects is mandatory.
Knowledge & Skills: Proficiency in Windows MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook); Behavioral competencies such as Action Management, Client Orientation, Cognitive Capacity, Innovation, Partnering and Teamwork. Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; ability to plan and organize work with minimum supervision; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures is desirable.
Languages: Fluency (C) in Armenian, and written English language; working knowledge (level B) of Russian language is desired.
Before you apply
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive work environment in which diversity is valued and where no form of discrimination is tolerated. We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Armenia. Qualified male applicants are especially encouraged to apply. CV and cover letter must be submitted in the English language.
Applications must be submitted online through WFP e-Recruitment System: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=832976&company=C0000168410P
Internal WFP staff can access the VA through the internal WFP CAREER page via the link: https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=832976&company=C0000168410P
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Note: The position is open to Armenian nationals and individuals eligible to live and work in Armenia.
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.