Senior Programme Associate

Senior Programme Associate - WFP

Job Title: Senior Programme Associate G7 (Nutrition/Gender/AAP ), Gaza

Position Title: Senior Programme Associate G7 (Nutrition/Gender/Accountability to Affected Populations AAP)
Contract Type and Grade level: Fixed Term / G7
This is a Local National position so only National citizens are eligible to apply
Duty Station: Gaza

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer, the incumbent s/m will be responsible for the following:

Under Social Behaviour Change Communication (under technical supervision of CO Nutrition team):
In coordination with the Country Office (CO) Programme/Nutrition team, provide technically and programmatically sound contributions towards the expansion of the SBCC interventions in Gaza Strip.
Provide efficient coordination and specialized project management support to a range of programmes, including the Social Behavior Change SBCC programme at the Gaza Strip level, to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
Identify areas of alignment with other ongoing and planned interventions that can further enhance the impact of the SBCC programme. Work with relevant field and country office teams to promote complementarities between programmes.
Lead and ensure accurate, timely recording of data collected by WFP and/or cooperating partners (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments), and ensure consistency of the information presented to stakeholders.
Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the programmatic area. Supervise a small team of support staff working on SBCC.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Nutrition, International Health and Nutrition, Social Behavior Public Health, Family Health Food Technology, or any relevant field of study. Advanced degree is an asset.

At least seven years of experience working in the field of Programme implementation and management mainly in the field of nutrition/social behavior and public health projects.
Good Working experience with NGOs, UN Agencies and Government.
Good Working experience with people at the community level.
Knowledge of geographical areas.
Experience supporting capacity strengthening activities.

Fixed-term Appointment: an appointment for a continuous period of one year and shall have a specified expiration date and subject to a probationary period of one year, which may be extended to 18 months.
Staff Assessment A staff assessment, comparable to national income tax, shall be applied to the gross salaries and such other payments as are computed on the basis of salary, The assessment shall be calculated at rates set forth in the FAO Administrative Manual.
Duty Station: Gaza
Dependency allowances: applicable to children up to 18 years of age, or up to 21 years in full-time school attendance
United Nation Joint pension fund a deduction of 7.9% from the pensionable remuneration will be made from the net salary, the WFP will contribute of 15.8%
Medical Insurance: mandatory for staff member and can be extended to dependents in a cost sharing
Annual leave: 2.5 days a month and Sick leave: 2 days per month
Official Holiday: 10 days as officially established for each duty station

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

19th August 2022

Interested and qualified candidates can apply online through Apply Now