Programme Associate

Career Opportunities: Programme Associate (Disability Inclusion) (830237)

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

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). Job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or Head of Field Office.
At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Programme Associate (Disability Inclusion)
Contract Type: Service Contract (SC)
Level: SC-6 (Equiv. to G-6)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal
Vacancy Number: 830237
This vacancy announcement is ONLY for Nepalese Nationals.
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, social security, leave plus a medical insurance (Medical Insurance Death and Disability Plan (MIDD)/WFP GO).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Gender, inclusion, protection and AAP) the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide technical support and guidance to CO team on implementing WFP corporate policies, strategies, and guidelines on Disability Inclusion and Nepal Country Office Disability Inclusion Initiative also considering Gender, Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations corporate policy and guidance.
• Support CO team on implementing Disability Inclusion guidance notes developed for 2G Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and its programme areas, through developing contextualized CSP activity specific action plan working closely with SO leads/Activity Managers.
• Support CO team in developing and implementing contextualized practical tools such as disability inclusive data collection, analysis, reporting and programme guidance aligning with corporate tools.
• Support CO in conducting protection risk analysis and identifying mitigation measures from disability inclusion lens.
• Support WFP CFM manager establishing accessible Community Feedback Mechanisms appropriate for WFP working areas etc.
• Support necessary technical consultation and coordination with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities for the technical guidance to CO team through organizing various consultative meetings, interactions, etc.
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and local government on disability inclusion in close coordination with programme team.
• Liaise with programme team and support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities from DI perspectives.
• Coordinate and communicate with field office team and local partners staff to support and guide on DI mainstreaming activities in their respective programme and operation areas.
• Working closely with GEDSI unit, support CO in preparing range of evidence generation and knowledge products and reports on Disability Inclusion.
• Support GEDSI unit, organizing various awareness and sensitization events such as international days such as International Day for Persons with Disabilities, International Women’s Day, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, etc.
• Liaise with thematic working group and other humanitarian response organizations within UN and wider development partner’s forums to share experiences, exchange platforms, opportunities and build collaborative efforts to share resources to ensure better accountability of response activities.
• Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. Bachelor and/or advanced university degree (masters) in International Affairs, Economics, Business or Commerce, Communications, Social Sciences or other related field, is desirable.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English and Nepali language.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) year of relevant experience in gender, disability inclusion and/or protection, accountability to affected populations, in a humanitarian and/or development projects or programme or similar.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

• Leads by example with Integrity
• Drives results and Delivers on commitments
• Fosters inclusive and collaborative teamwork.
• Applies strategic thinking
• Builds and maintains sustainable partnerships

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Knowledge of disability inclusion, gender, protection and accountability to affected populations concepts
• Experience in integrating disability inclusion in programmes
• Experience with field work/data collection and analysis
• Experience with inclusive programme monitoring
• Good team working skills
• Good writing skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good communication skills

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.

Deadline of Application: 21 November 2023