Programme Associate G6 - Dominica

In 2018, WFP re-established its presence in the Caribbean with an office in Barbados. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) supports 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. WFP Caribbean’s capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis and mapping; end-to-end supply chain management; shock-responsive social protection; food systems strengthening; and climate risk financing.  In times of crisis, WFP works with partners to provide direct assistance when events surpass national and regional capacities by delivering food, cash or voucher assistance, or through emergency logistics or emergency telecommunications service provision.

This position is based in Roseau, Dominica and reports to Head of Satellite Office.      

THE ROLE: To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and program activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider program policies and guidelines.
2. Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programs to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, program status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
4. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance program, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
5. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
6. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.
8. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.
9. Oversee and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.
10. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).

• Has contributed to implementation of programs

• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

• This position is open to nationals of Dominica and CARICOM member states and associate members. CARICOM Nationals applying for National position outside of their home country bear sole responsibility for required actions or expenses related to relocation, accommodation, repatriation and any other living expenses,etc. A CARICOM Skilled National Certificate is a pre-requisite of employment for successful candidates who are not from the country for which the position is advertised.

• Type of position: Fixed Term, Full Time
• Type of Contact: Fixed Term G6
• Duration on Contract: 12 months. This contract is eligible for extension. Extension of contracts will be based on satisfactory performance and operational requirements.
• Duty Station: Roseau, Dominica
• Travel Requirements: The WFP Caribbean Office cover the 22 English and Dutch speaking Caribbean countries. The selected candidate may be required to travel from time to time, both regionally and internationally, to support missions, emergency responses, training etc. As such full medical clearance will be required.

• Competitive Salary
• Up to 30 Days of Annual Leave
• Pension Contribution
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Health, Life and Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave and Compassionate Leave

• Parental Leave (birth and non-birth parents
• Remuneration: The salary related to the position can be found in the  https://onehr.un.org/salary-survey/#/salary_scale [link removed] . (Fixed Term)