DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS11 March 2025-23:59-GMT+04:00 Armenia Standard Time (Yerevan)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
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, the World Food Programme (WFP) Armenia integrated a four pillar programming approach into its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2019 โ 2025, building on the handover of the implementation of the School Feeding programme in all regions towards urban school feeding and transformative school feeding models; the establishment of effective, sustainable, and nutrition-sensitive food value chains; support the Government in tackling malnutrition; support the strengthening of shock responsive social protection systems and tools to enhance access to food security and in providing emergency food assistance to people in need. In addition to the pathways identified above, future focus areas include also projects and activities designed around climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as active engagement of youth into the programming to achieve โSDG2: Zero Hungerโ. WFP works under the value of nationalization, so all projects and models developed and successfully implemented by WFP should to be handed over nationally.
In 2021, WFP started the implementation of โGreen Energy for Productive Farmingโ (GEPF) project. The main goal of the project is to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities/settlements to shocks and improve food security, by establishing community-based โRevolving Fundโ and supporting vulnerable households through creation of new income generating opportunities. The project has two main components: (i) Installation of a solar station in community-owned building and establishment of a community-based โRevolving Fundโ and re-investing these revolved funds for community development and climate-smart agricultural interventions; (ii) Supporting smallholder farmers with new income generation opportunities, including the establishment of backyard berry gardens, while enhancing their capacity to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices.
To date, the GEPF project has been implemented in 16 of Armenia's most vulnerable communities, across the regions of Syunik, Gegharkunik, Shirak and Vayots Dzor. A total of 320 kW of solar energy capacity has been installed in community-owned buildings, resulting in annual savings of approximately USD 50,000, which is reinvested into community development and climate-smart agricultural interventions according to community priorities. Furthermore, the project has contributed to a reduction of approximately 150 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
University Degree in agriculture, agricultural economy or relevant field.
Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in expert work in agriculture, mainly in small holder farming with modern technologies and practices.
Knowledge & Skills:
Strong 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:
Knowledge in English and Armenian languages.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.