Programme Officer SC 6 (Jamaica) – Jamaica

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal opportunities for all its staff and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Do you want to develop your professional experience while helping to end world hunger? Are you passionate about helping people in need? Do you want to join a global organization that invests in its people?

If so, then an exciting and fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team working on diverse and international projects and directly contributing to saving and changing millions of lives around the globe.

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is a highly reputable, trusted and the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and providing food assistance to help people recover from conflict, disasters and the impacts of climate change to achieve peace, stability and prosperity.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. The vision of WFP’s future workforce is diverse, committed, skilled and high-performing teams, selected on merit, working in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values ​​(integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity and inclusion) and working with partners to save and transform the lives of those WFP helps.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• The WFP is the winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its staff through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentoring and other programmes, as well as opportunities for internal mobility.
• A career at WFP offers exciting opportunities to work across country, regional and world offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people around the world.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (see Terms and Conditions this job advertisement).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The current hurricane season is forecast to be above normal, with 17 to 25 named storms expected (winds of 39 mph or greater). Of these, 8 to 13 are expected to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater), including 4 to 7 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4, or 5 with winds of 111 mph or greater).

Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the southern Caribbean on Monday, July 1, as a Category 4 hurricane, severely impacting Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Tobago. Beryl continued up the Caribbean chain, making landfall in Jamaica on July 3 as a strong Category 4 hurricane and in the Cayman Islands on July 4 as a Category 3 hurricane.

Beryl has left a trail of devastation on the affected islands. Lethal winds, heavy rains and powerful storm surges have damaged infrastructure and brought the transport, agriculture, tourism, health and telecommunications sectors to a standstill in the affected countries.

At this level, work is performed under minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to produce organized and accurate technical work and reports. They may provide guidance on standard operating procedures to other staff and colleagues in their work area.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide effective technical support and analysis for policy and programme activities that effectively address food assistance needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not comprehensive or exhaustive):

• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific work area to support alignment with broader program policies and guidelines.
• Provide specialised project management support for specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are carried out within the defined objectives and in accordance with WFP policies and procedures.
• Within your specific area of ​​responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analyses (e.g., food assistance needs, resource utilization, program status, performance) and highlight trends/issues to ensure results meet corporate standards and quality control.
• Ensure and/or conduct accurate and timely data recording within the specific technical work area (e.g., assistance programs, food safety, and vulnerability assessments) and ensure consistency of information presented to stakeholders. Work with internal contacts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to conduct accurate food security analyses and ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
• Support capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government in relevant technical areas.
• Act as the point of contact for resolving a range of operational issues and problems within a specific technical area of ​​responsibility.
• Supervise and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance to contribute to the achievement of objectives according to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure that WFP can respond quickly and deploy needed resources in affected areas when a crisis occurs.
• Any other assigned tasks.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE TO START THE JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Has worked with technical teams (e.g. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
• Contributed to the implementation of programs.
• Has observed or assisted in political discussions.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Completion of secondary school. A post-secondary certificate in the relevant functional area.

Experience:

Six years of relevant experience.

Language:

Fluent oral and written communication in the UN language used at the duty station and in the language of the duty station, if different.

Who can apply?

• This position is open to nationals and residents of Jamaica and to persons legally authorized to work in Jamaica.

Employment information

• Type of position: Short-term, full-time
• Type of contact: Service contract level 6 (SC 6)
• Contract duration: 6 months.
• Place of duty: Kingston, Jamaica
• Travel requirements: The WFP Office in the Caribbean covers the 22 English and Dutch speaking Caribbean countries. The selected candidate may be required to travel both regionally and internationally from time to time in support of missions, emergency response, training, etc., and therefore full medical clearance is required.

Benefits and entitlements

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave cumulative 2.5 days per month
• Pension contribution
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health, life and disability insurance
• Sick leave and special leave
• Parental leave (biological and non-biological parents)
• Compensation: The salary for this position starts at JMD 205,713.42 per month.

WFP GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK

The WFP Governance Framework contains common standards of conduct that determine HOW we work together to achieve our mission.

Click here to access the WFP Leadership Framework

Adequate accommodation

WFP is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, celebrate diversity and ensure a respectful environment for all. We strive to have an accessible and fair recruitment process. Should you require reasonable accommodations or have any concerns about accessibility, please contact us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate and complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and your UN degree (if applicable).
• Once your profile is complete, please apply and submit your application.
• Please make sure to upload your professional CV in English
• Please note that the only documents you need to submit at this time are your resume and cover letter
• Additional documents such as passport, letters of recommendation, academic certificates, etc. may be requested at a later date.
• Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org if you encounter any problems submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All hiring decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that is free from sexual exploitation and abuse, any form of discrimination, any type of harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of power. Therefore, all selected candidates are subject to rigorous reference and background checks.

Members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), the FAO Finance Committee, the WFP External Auditor, the WFP Audit Committee, the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibility for WFP shall not be offered employment under any contract during their term of service or within three years after termination of that service.