Recrutement de 01 Programme Associate SC6

Recrutement de 01 Programme Associate SC6
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locations
Dhaka, Bangladesh
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR112321
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

20 May 2025-23:59-UTC+06:00 heure normale du Bangladesh (Dhaka)
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 World Food Programme is the 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).

The Programme Associate for Nutrition will provide specialized technical and coordination support to nutrition evidence generation activities, including the design and implementation of assessments, pilots, and operational research under the Joint UN Initiative on Prevention (JUNIPR). S/he is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries relating to country capacity strengthening and research initiatives. The role requires use of judgment in addressing operational challenges and coordinating resources effectively.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Nutrition, the Programme Associate (SC6) shall report directly to the Programme Policy Officer, Nutrition, at the country office.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide technical and operational support for the implementation of nutrition-specific and sensitive programmes, particularly focused on evidence generation under JUNIPR.
2. Support planning, coordination, and implementation of research initiatives, assessments, pilots, and proof-of-concept activities.
3. Assist in data analysis, synthesis of findings, and preparation of reports, policy briefs, and knowledge products.
4. Coordinate with RAM, and other units, as well as external stakeholders including UN agencies and government.
5. Support project management including work plans, budgets, procurement, and administrative follow-up.
6. Participate in the review of partner proposals, budgets, and reports and contribute to partnership agreements and processes.
7. Organize and facilitate training sessions, learning events, and knowledge exchange with partners and counterparts.
8. Manage documentation and dissemination of good practices and lessons learned.
9. Monitor expenditures, financial reports, and donor reporting per approved work plans.
10. Act as focal point for operational issue resolution related to assigned tasks.


Qualifications and Experience:

Education: Completion of a University Degree (Bachelors) in Nutrition, social sciences, international development, public health etc.

Experience: Total 6 (six) years of experience in related area/programme.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.


Job title: Programme Associate SC6 Dhaka
Grade: SC6
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Duty station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01
Date of publication: 7 May 2025
Deadline of application: 20 May 2025

This vacancy announcement is for only Bangladeshi Nationals.

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.

All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.




• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Project management and time management capabilities.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with diverse stakeholders including government, UN, and partners.
• Ability to adapt and respond flexibly to dynamic and evolving priorities.
• Team player with the ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• Has experience of supervising or implementation of the nutrition or social science research
• Has experience of the implementation of food security or nutrition programmes.
• Prior experience with government or UN agencies in public health, nutrition, or development sectors.
• Has experience of capacity strengthening, e.g., training facilitation, on-the-job training, and technical supervision of partners' staff and/or government counterparts.
• Has working experience with the government counterpart, especially the nutrition-related ministries or departments
• Has demonstrated use of excellent professional English report writing.

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.