Program Associate SC 6 (Jamaica) – Jamaica

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Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping people in need? Do you want to join a global organization that invests in its people?

If so, an exciting and fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team working on diverse and international projects that directly contribute to saving and transforming millions of lives around the world.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is a highly prestigious, renowned and largest humanitarian organisation in the world. It saves lives in emergencies and uses food aid to create a path to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impacts of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. The vision for the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled and high-performing teams, selected on the basis of merit, working in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values ​​of integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity and inclusion, and working with partners to save and transform the lives of the people WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is the winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentoring and other programmes, as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career with WFP offers an exciting opportunity to work in a variety of national, regional and international offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people around the world.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (see the General terms and conditions (see the ‘vacancy’ section in this vacancy).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The current hurricane season is expected to be above normal, with an expected range of 17 to 25 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater). Of these storms, 8 to 13 are expected to intensify into hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater), including 4 to 7 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4, or 5, with winds of 111 mph or greater).

Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the southern Caribbean on Monday, July 1, as a Category 4 hurricane, battering Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Tobago. Beryl continued up the Caribbean, making landfall in Jamaica on July 3 as a strong Category 4 hurricane and in the Cayman Islands on July 4 as a Category 3 hurricane.

Beryl has left a trail of destruction across the affected islands. Life-threatening winds, heavy rains and strong storm surges have damaged infrastructure and disrupted transport, agriculture, tourism, health and telecommunications sectors in the affected countries.

At this level, work is performed under minimal supervision. Job holders are expected to produce organized and accurate technical work and reports. They may provide guidance on standard practices to other personnel and colleagues in their area of ​​work.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Providing effective specialist support and technical analysis for policy and programme activities that effectively address food assistance needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive nor exhaustive):

• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific work area, in support of alignment with broader program policies and guidelines.
• Provide specialized project management support for specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are implemented within the established objectives and in accordance with WFP policies and procedures.
• Within the specific area of ​​responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analyses (e.g. on food aid needs, resource utilization, program status, performance) and highlight trends/issues. This ensures that deliverables meet company standards and quality control.
• Ensure and/or implement accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical scope (e.g. aid programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. Work with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to conduct accurate food security assessments and ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government within the specific technical area.
• Serve as a point of contact for resolving a variety of operational questions and issues within a specific technical area of ​​responsibility.
• Supervise and/or assess the work of other support staff, and provide practical advice and guidance to help achieve objectives within agreed standards and deadlines.
• Follow standard emergency procedures to ensure that WFP can respond quickly and deploy the necessary resources to affected areas as soon as the crisis breaks out.
• Any other tasks assigned.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTERING THE ROLE:

• Worked with technical teams (e.g. food, VAM, etc.).
• Contributed to the implementation of programs.
• Participated in or contributed to policy discussions.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Completion of secondary education. A post-secondary certificate in the relevant functional area.

Experience:

Six years of relevant experience.

Language:

Communicate fluently orally and in writing in the UN language spoken at the duty station and in the language of the duty station, if different.

Who can register?

• This position is open to citizens and residents of Jamaica, as well as persons legally authorized to work in Jamaica.

Employment data

• Position Type: Short Term, Full Time
• Type of contact: Service contract level 6 (SC 6)
• Contract duration: 6 months.
• Location: Kingston, Jamaica
• Travel Requirements: The WFP Caribbean Office covers the 22 English-speaking and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries. The selected candidate may be required to travel from time to time, both regionally and internationally, to support missions, emergency relief, training, etc. As such, a full medical certificate is required.

Benefits and rights

• Competitive salary
• Annual vacation days accrued at 2.5 days per month
• Pension contribution
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health, life and disability insurance
• Sick leave and compassionate leave
• Parental leave (birth and non-birth parents)
• Remuneration: The salary for this position starts at JMD 205,713.42 per month.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We strive to provide an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you require reasonable accommodation or have any accessibility concerns, please contact us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure you are a full participant in our recruitment process.

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No appointment under any form of contract shall be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), the International Commission on the Civil Service (ICSC), the FAO Finance Committee, the WFP External Auditor, the WFP Audit Board, the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, either during their employment or within three years of termination of such employment.