Asociado de Programas - EPR

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives and building pathways to peace. This role is based in Caracas, reporting to the Programme Officer. At this level, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative, responding independently to queries and managing resources while guiding support staff.

Job Purpose

The Programme Associate (EPR) will provide specialized support and effective technical analysis to policy and programme activities that meet food assistance needs. This involves assisting in the development and implementation of diverse activities, ensuring alignment with programme policies and guidelines. The role requires providing project management support to specific programmes, preparing reports and data analyses on areas like food assistance needs and resource utilization, and ensuring accurate data recording. The Associate will also serve as a liaison with internal counterparts and external partners, including local partners, agencies, NGOs, and government institutions, to support effective collaboration and efficient food aid delivery. Furthermore, the position contributes to capacity building for WFP staff, partners, and national governments in specific technical areas, acting as a point of contact for operational queries and issues.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity through food assistance. WFP champions diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals irrespective of their background. The organization values integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion. WFP offers a multicultural and inclusive work environment with significant investment in personal and professional development through training, coaching, and mentorship. A career at WFP provides opportunities to work globally with passionate colleagues on impactful humanitarian efforts. The role involves providing specialized technical support and analysis for food assistance programs, ensuring alignment with WFP policies. Key responsibilities include assisting in program development and implementation, managing projects, preparing reports and data analysis on food assistance needs and program performance, maintaining accurate data records, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The position also requires coordinating with local partners, agencies, and government institutions, supporting capacity building, and acting as a point of contact for operational queries. Additionally, the role involves contributing to emergency preparedness, risk monitoring, and supporting field operations during crises, including needs assessments and access negotiations. The role emphasizes ensuring efficient delivery of aid and maintaining high-quality reporting.

Work Experience

Requires at least six years of work experience with increasing responsibilities in the relevant field, including general administrative tasks. Experience working with technical teams (e.g., nutrition, VAM), contributing to program implementation, and observing or participating in policy discussions is also necessary. Proficiency in oral and written communication in a UN language and the local language (if different) is required.

Skills

Project Management, Data Analysis, Reporting, Policy Development, Program Implementation, Emergency Preparedness, Capacity Building, Stakeholder Coordination, Risk Monitoring, Needs Assessment

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