Gestor/a para facilitación y consejería comunitaria-Santa Catalina La Tinta, AV

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) in Guatemala supports the government's efforts to achieve sustainable and inclusive development, focusing on resilience, nutrition-sensitive programs, and rural transformation. WFP provides technical assistance for social protection and emergency preparedness, promoting behavior change communication to improve diets, climate change adaptation, and resilience-building in vulnerable communities. Guatemala faces significant challenges with chronic malnutrition and anemia, exacerbated by climate-related emergencies, making WFP's work crucial for saving lives and improving nutritional status.

Job Purpose

The World Food Programme (WFP) is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and changing them by providing food assistance during emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. In Guatemala, WFP supports the government's "Great Crusade for Nutrition" initiative, aiming to break the cycle of hunger and poverty. This role is vital in addressing the country's high rates of chronic malnutrition and anemia, particularly in vulnerable populations affected by climate change. The assignment focuses on community-level interventions to enhance food security and nutritional well-being, contributing directly to WFP's goal of achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 through equitable and inclusive actions.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the WFP Guatemala Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Programme Associate, the Community Facilitation and Counseling Officer will: Participate in training on activity objectives, key messages (healthy eating, hygiene, family co-responsibility), and playful methodologies. Register participants according to WFP guidelines. Assist in setting up, organizing, and managing participant flow during activities. Ensure a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment. Facilitate community fair stations or challenges, clearly and engagingly explaining activities. Deliver key messages on healthy eating habits, hygiene practices (handwashing, fruit/vegetable washing), and family co-responsibility in nutrition and health. Address basic family queries or refer them to technical staff when necessary. Participate in feedback sessions with the organizing team. Prepare reports detailing activities conducted, participant numbers, and outcomes.

Work Experience

One month of work experience in community or rural contexts is required. Desirable experience includes nutrition training, particularly as a community nutrition counselor within WFP or similar organizations. Essential skills include the ability to facilitate participatory sessions, good oral and written communication, cultural sensitivity, proactivity, dynamism, creativity, and basic literacy.

Skills

Key competencies include adaptability, flexibility, effective communication, planning, organization, inclusion, respect, self-management, group management, and conflict resolution. Technical skills encompass communication, community development, and program development. The role requires the ability to facilitate participatory sessions and work collaboratively with diverse communities.

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