Programme Assistant - Livelihoods SC,L5

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of
equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified
candidates to apply irrespective 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.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian
agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world
achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to
ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most
vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food
they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs),
Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). The job holders typically report to a Programme
Policy Officer or the designate.
At this level, job holders are responsible for the completion of a range of
specialized and/or standardized processes and activities requiring some
interpretation of standard guidelines and practices. Job holders are able to
recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks
to other support staff. They work under minimum supervision, perform basic
analyses and compile reports to support information consistency and smooth
implementation of programmes/projects.

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver a wide range of support activities and processes to facilitate the
effective delivery and implementation of WFP Egypt Social Protection
programmes that contribute to access to food for families in the most
underprivileged areas of Egypt, with focus on women 's economic empowerment
and livelihoods.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Support the design, implementation and monitoring of livelihoods and women economic empowerment initiatives, ensuring alignment with WFP progrmme guidance and national strategies.


• Collect and perform basic analysis of data to contribute to quality business information management and maintain records and databases to ensure information is organized and readily available for use.


• Review reports shared by field staff and partners, and collate information for inclusion in reports, documents, correspondences and information products.


• Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor, suggesting potential improvements to team's work processes.


• Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks to contribute to the effective and timely operations and management of resources.


• Participate in different periodic meetings or workshops and assist in information sharing with local stakeholders, relevant partners and colleagues.


• Respond to complex business support queries in order to provide a timely and accurate resolution of enquiries for clients.


• Proof-read reports, documentation, correspondence, and other written documents, making changes in line with established guidelines where appropriate.


• Provide inputs and support to visibility material and social media content, in coordination with the Communications unit


• Provide guidance to partners' staff and to junior colleagues in performing their duties.


• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor and Head of Unit.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University degree in Business Administration, Commerce,
Economics, Social Sciences or another field relevant to international
development assistance.
Experience for entry into the role: At least five years of experience in
general administrative work and technical knowledge of social protection,
monitoring of livelihoods, gender equality, women's empowerment and financial
inclusion in Egypt.
Language: Fluency in both English and Arabic languages

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

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


• Has contributed to implementation of programmes.


• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose
* Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP's Strategic Objectives.
* Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team's work processes to supervisor.
* Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
* Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit's responsibilities will serve WFP's mission.
People
* Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
* Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
* Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
* Create an "I will"/"We will" spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.
Performance
* Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
* Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
* Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
* Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.
Partnership
* Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
* Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
* Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP's teams and external partners in fulfilling team's goals and objectives.
* Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor's priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name
Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level

Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance
Can facilitate implementation of food assistance programmes under guidance
using basic understanding of principles and good practices of programme
design, implementation and monitoring.

Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers)
Demonstrates ability to facilitate, under guidance, food assistance programme
implementation that deploys full range of transfer modalities with an
understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and
implementation.

Knowledge of Specialized Areas
Understands basic technical concepts and data andtheir relevance to food
assistance programmes.

Emergency Programming
Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and
realignment of high quality emergency programmes.

Strategic Policy Engagement w/Govt
Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government
counterparts at the national or local level.

Compensation and Benefits

WFP offers a competitive compensation package for Service Contract Holders
including:
* Attractive salary in accordance with industry standards.
* Medical coverage for staff and eligible dependents
* Variety of leave entitlements, including but not limited to ‎30 days annual leaves per year, maternity/paternity leave.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is a one-year contract, extension will be based on funding availability
and satisfactory performance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for submitting the online applications will be on the 2nd of May
‎20263

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual
exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and
discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP 's
standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background
verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will
also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification
exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment
process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process
including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and
reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.