Programme Associate (Nutrition)
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building peace through food assistance. In Rwanda, WFP collaborates with the government and stakeholders to enhance food and nutrition security. This involves direct program implementation for vulnerable populations and strengthening national capacities for sustainable food systems and zero hunger.
Job Purpose
The Programme Associate (Nutrition) will support the implementation of WFP Rwanda's nutrition programs, aligning with the Country Strategic Plan and national priorities. This role involves providing technical and operational assistance for nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions, including monitoring, reporting, and data analysis to improve nutrition outcomes. The associate will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, including government bodies and NGOs, to ensure effective program delivery and policy engagement. Key responsibilities include supporting capacity building, contributing to emergency preparedness, and assisting in evidence generation and resource mobilization efforts to advance nutrition goals.
Responsibilities
The Programme Associate (Nutrition) plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of nutrition programs aligned with WFP policies and national priorities. This involves providing operational and technical assistance for various interventions, including food fortification, school feeding, refugee nutrition, social and behavior change (SBC) communication, and emergency nutrition activities. A key responsibility is preparing comprehensive reports, briefs, presentations, and donor updates that detail program performance, nutrition outcomes, and achievements. The associate also supports data collection, management, and analysis to ensure high-quality information for decision-making and program improvement. Effective coordination with internal units, field offices, government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, academia, and private sector partners is essential for successful program delivery and policy engagement. Furthermore, the role contributes to capacity strengthening of staff and partners through training and knowledge sharing, acts as a focal point for operational matters, and supports emergency preparedness and response efforts. The associate also contributes to resource mobilization by preparing proposals and documenting program results and lessons learned, demonstrating strong analytical and report-writing skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Work Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Power BI, is required. Familiarity with data collection platforms like Kobo Toolbox and knowledge of Rwanda's nutrition and food systems are desirable.
Skills
Nutrition programme support, Monitoring and reporting, Data analysis, Stakeholder coordination, Capacity strengthening, Emergency preparedness, Resource mobilization, Food systems, Social and Behaviour Change (SBC)