Programme Associate (quick Impact & Self-reliance)

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and using food assistance to build peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP operates in emergencies and supports people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. We champion diversity and inclusion, fostering a skilled and high-performing workforce committed to our values.

Job Purpose

The Programme Associate (Quick Impact & Self-Reliance) will provide specialized operational and technical support to WFP Ukraine's resilience and self-reliance portfolio. This role is crucial for targeting residents and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Odesa Area of Responsibility, contributing to Strategic Outcome 2 of the Integrated Country Strategic Plan. The associate will support the design and implementation of livelihood activities, coordinate and monitor project progress, and assist in operationalizing grant schemes for producers and MSMEs. Key responsibilities include stakeholder liaison, AgriHub monitoring, and contributing to the analysis of cash-based transfers and resilience programming effectiveness. This position plays a vital role in WFP's efforts to rebuild livelihoods and foster self-reliance in a conflict-affected region.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and utilizing food assistance to foster peace, stability, and prosperity for those affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change. WFP champions diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. The organization offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, investing in employee development through training, coaching, and mentorship. A career with WFP provides opportunities to work globally with passionate colleagues on impactful humanitarian efforts. The role involves providing specialized operational and technical support to WFP Ukraine's resilience and self-reliance portfolio, targeting residents and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Odesa region. Key responsibilities include supporting livelihood projects, coordinating and monitoring project activities, assisting with grant schemes for producers and MSMEs, and liaising with stakeholders. The position also requires supporting AgriHub monitoring, missions, and stakeholder engagement, as well as performing other related tasks to ensure timely delivery of assistance and contribute to program analysis and strategy development.

Work Experience

Requires six or more years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in programme, focusing on Resilience, Livelihoods, or similar activities. Post-secondary education can compensate: three years with a Master's Degree, or four years with a Bachelor's Degree.

Skills

Project Management, Technical Support, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Liaison, Financial Analysis, Grant Management, Community Outreach, Report Writing, MS Office Proficiency, Negotiation Skills, Ukrainian Language Proficiency, English Language Proficiency

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