Recrutement de 01 Head Of Field Office

Localité : Colombia / Bogota
Domaine : Transport et Logistique
Niveau : Non precise
Entreprise recruteur : World Food Programme

Recrutement de 01 Head Of Field Office
Head Of Field Office
Fully Present
locations
Riohacha, Colombie
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR102569
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

5 August 2024-23:59-UTC−05:00 heure normale de Colombie (Bogota)
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.


Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?


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

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.


WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

TÍTULO DEL CARGO: Head Of Field Office
UNIDAD: Support Services
LUGAR DE TRABAJO: Riohacha
DURACIÓN DEL CONTRATO: Un (1) año, prorrogable
MODALIDAD CONTRACTUAL: Fixed Term (FT)
NIVEL: NOC

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

These roles are found in the Field Offices. Job holders report typically report to the Head of Area Office, or the Country/Deputy Country Director.

JOB PURPOSE:

To lead and manage a WFP Field Office to ensure the effective and efficient management of human and financial resources and delivery of WFP programs and activities. A large emphasis is placed upon building and maintaining relationships with local governments, UN agencies and other partners in the area to reinforce WFP’s visibility.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

Manage and lead WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure timely and effective deployment of food assistance programmes.
Hold accountability for the deployment of CO initiatives, policies and strategies.
Effectively manage the Field Office to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team.
Ensure efficient use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives.
Hold accountability for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises and assets in the Field Office to ensure that WFP security and safety standards are locally set and followed. Actively participate and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).
Collaborate with governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully deployed at the local level and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers).
Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and evaluation activities.
Hold accountability and/or prepare accurate and comprehensive analysis and reports on WFP operations and performance with regular and timely submission for Area/Country Office review to identify programme support requirements and inform operational planning and decisions.
Forge and nurture external partnerships to improve assistance packages and support complementary strategies; identify potential areas for collaborative approaches and initiatives.
Develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, donors, civil society, beneficiaries and other partners and media engaged in the field of food security.
Engage with beneficiaries, inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received, in order to ensure compliance with WFP policies and that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives. Other as required.
EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

A minimum of seven (7) years of postgraduate professional experience related work experience
Has developed, or supported in the development of, multi-discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a defined area.
Has gained experience in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation.
Has field experience via field rotations or working in a sub-office, and through field postings.
Gained experience of analysing political situations, assessing risk accurately and supporting managers and leaders in decision making that is sensitive to this.
Gained broader exposure across areas within a function (i.e. policy, programme etc.)
Has gained experience managing mid-size financial budgets, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
Has experience leading a mid-size to large team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
Participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation in support of broad function or Country Office requirements.
Participated in a moderately complex emergency operation/ development programme.
Has experience with security co-ordination and compound management within a mid-size area.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social

Sciences or other related field, or First University degree with additional three (3)

years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Spanish language.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK



WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework



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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.


No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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