Programme Associate - Reporting

Organizational Context

WFP's mission is to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030, contributing to SDG 2. In Cambodia, the Country Strategic Plan 2024-2028 focuses on strengthening systems for improved nutrition, education, and social protection, enhancing food and disaster management systems for resilience, and ensuring crisis-affected populations meet essential needs. WFP collaborates with government, UN partners, communities, and the private sector.

Job Purpose

The Programme Associate - Reporting will be instrumental in supporting WFP's Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) in Cambodia. This role is crucial for drafting comprehensive donor reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective communication of programme achievements. The associate will coordinate with various WFP units and external partners to consolidate information and meet reporting deadlines. Additionally, the position will provide technical assistance support for the HGSFP, including documenting pilot processes, developing training tools, and contributing to evidence generation. The role also involves supporting programme operations, administration, and project performance tracking, ensuring smooth implementation and alignment with WFP's strategic objectives and donor requirements.

Responsibilities

The Programme Associate – Reporting role at the World Food Programme (WFP) involves comprehensive support for the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) in Cambodia. Key responsibilities include drafting detailed donor reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines, and coordinating with various WFP units like Field Offices, Nutrition, Communications, and Finance to integrate programme efforts. The role also entails preparing internal reports, briefs, and communication materials, such as annual reports, country briefs, and success stories, in collaboration with the Communications Unit. Additionally, the associate will develop briefing materials for external engagements with government and other partners. Support for the HGSFP's technical assistance strategy, including tracking progress and documenting pilot processes, is crucial. This involves working with the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport to update training tools and operational guidance. The position also requires administrative support, including managing Field Level Agreements, reviewing partner reports, tracking financial and output data, and assisting with procurement and logistics planning for food and non-food items. Project performance tracking, budget utilization monitoring, and analysis of implementation data are also key duties. The associate will act as a focal point for gender mainstreaming and support communication efforts for school feeding events and field visits. This role demands strong project management, reporting, and inter-agency coordination skills to contribute to WFP's mission of achieving Zero Hunger.

Work Experience

Requires a minimum of six years of experience in education, social protection, or development sectors, including project management. Must be proficient with computer software, particularly Microsoft Office. Experience with school program operations, reporting, management, and monitoring/evaluation is necessary. The role also requires experience engaging with diverse national and sub-national stakeholders. Familiarity with UN rules and regulations is advantageous.

Skills

Reporting, Technical Assistance, Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Communication, Project Coordination, Data Analysis, Budget Management, Donor Relations, Stakeholder Engagement

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