Recrutement de 01 Head of Field Office, NOC, FT

Recrutement de 01 Head of Field Office, NOC, FT

Head of Field Office, NOC, FT, Fada
Postuler
remote type
Fully Present
locations
Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso
time type
Full time
posted on
Offre publiée aujourd'hui
job requisition id
JR103648
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

26 August 2024-23:59-UTC heure moyenne de Greenwich (Ouagadougou)
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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.

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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).

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. This position is based in, Burkina Faso, Fada N'Gourma and reports to the Deputy Country Director.
ABOUT THE HEAD OF FIELD OFFICE IN FADA, BURKINA FASO AT 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. This position is based in, Burkina Faso, Fada N'Gourma and reports to the Deputy Country Director.

THE ROLE

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Language: Fluency in both English and French language.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

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.

Has gained experience of analyzing political situations, assessing risk accurately and supporting managers and leaders in decision making that is sensitive to this.

Has 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.

Has participated in a vendor/government/partner negotiation in support of broad function or Country Office requirements.

Has participated in a moderately complex emergency operation/ development programme.

Has experience with security co-ordination and compound management within a mid-size area.

MORE ABOUT YOU:
You have:

Strong project management knowledge and experience in coordination, monitoring, and problem-solving.

Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in diverse cultural and socio-economic environments.

Experience in stakeholder engagement and community collaboration.

Resilience and ability to work in challenging field settings.

Strong problem-solving skills in resource-constrained environments.

Proficiency in MS Office.


ADDITIONAL / NICE TO HAVE:

Support the documentation of success stories, case studies, and lessons learned from the field

Support in increasing awareness of protection and gender among staffs and partners.

Support the implementation of gender and protection-related programme responses and adoption of gender and protection-specific approaches across programme activities.

Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact and negotiating skills.

Ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.

Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Experience in humanitarian assistance, food aid, emergency response, disaster mitigation, contingency planning, early warning, food needs assessments, budget and programming.

Orientation. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and present ideas and recommendations in a clear and understandable manner.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK



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

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