DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS17 April 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Brazzaville)
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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).
JOB TITLE:
Head of Field Office
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
International Consultant โ Level II
DUTY STATION (City, Country):
Ouesso, ROC
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The incumbent will provide operational support including user support and training, as well as supporting smaller changes and providing ongoing monitoring. The consultant will also work towards improving engagement with sister agencies by strengthening institutional capacities through policy design, planning, and programming, and will continue to work with the Government on scaling up and improving the management of national safety nets.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of WFPโs Deputy Country Director, the Head of Field Office will:
Ensure effective management of WFP operations in the Sub Office; this includes the coordination of Programme and Logistics activities and correct implementation of WFP rules and regulations related to Administration, Staffing, and Finance.
Monitor the national food security situation in responsibility, identify areas of intervention and needs for food, plan the utilization of resources made available to WFP and coordinate timely delivery of food aid to the beneficiaries.
Manage all resources, including food, finance, and staff and in close collaboration with the CO
Undertake visits to view project outputs and beneficiaries, inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received, to ensure that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives.
Liaise with local government authorities, local NGOs, UN agencies, beneficiaries, and pipeline agencies for the purpose of harmonizing and coordinating of ongoing and future food aid activities.
Transmit clear, comprehensive information and well prepared periodic and ad hoc reports on the progress of operational projects to the Country Office and make recommendations and/or proposals for improvements in operations.
Bring to the attention of CO any administrative and/or security constraints in the delivery of food aid.
Manage WFP premises (offices, warehouses, guesthouses, etc.) to ensure that they are always clean, healthy, safe, and secure.
Ensure that the maintenance and utilization of WFP assets (ICT equipment, vehicles, fuel, etc.) is in line with the WFP regulations.
Contribute to preparedness actions, such as early warning, risk analysis and contingency planning and make the necessary recommendations. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any actions taken.
Supervise staff, provide training and technical guidance in their work.
Assess project performance including utilization of resources and achievement of planned targets.
Monitor the receipt of necessary shipping, freight or other documents and notify the appropriate WFP officer of non-receipt.
Monitor the processing time for settling freight forwarders accounts.
Analyze and prepare projections for food commodities and non-food items to ensure timely call forward and/or local procurement.
Maintain records on Programme activities, from formulation stage through completion, by extracting relevant information from reports, project committees, budget records and other documentation; make information available for country briefs, country profiles, and other related purposes; ensure project cycle deadlines are met.
Carry out advocacy and information related tasks for project/Programme activities such as making interventions and presentations in meetings, workshops, seminars, missions, etc.
Provide guidance and assistance to support staff under her/his supervision.
Perform other related duties as required.
Results/Expected Outputs
Improve operational Management and Implement Monitoring and Evaluation system of WFP activities in the Field.
Gather output and outcome indicators data related to the programme in Congo
The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: 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.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
โข Has developed, or supported in the development of, single discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a defined area.
โข Has gained some exposure in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation
โข Experience supervising professional staff.
โข Has field experience via field rotations or working in a sub-office, and through field postings.
โข Gained experience of analyzing local political situations and assessing risk accurately.
โข Gained broader exposure across areas within a function (i.e., policy, programme etc.).
โข Has gained experience managing small to mid-size financial budgets, balancing priorities effectively.
โข Has experience leading a small to mid-size team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
โข Participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation within area of focus.
โข Participated in a small emergency operation/ development programme.
โข Has experience with security co-ordination and compound management within a smaller area.
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in French language is mandatory. Intermediate knowledge (level B) in English will be an advantage.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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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.