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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.

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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).

GENERAL INFORMATION

JOB TITLE: Programme Associate (Resilience Operations Support)

TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: G6

SUPERVISOR: Programme Officer

UNIT/DIVISION: Programme

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen

DURATION: 12 months

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

In line with the job profile for Programme Associate G6, the position provides specialized programme support, technical analysis and operational coordination across resilience activities. The incumbent exercises initiative and judgment in supporting programme systems, business processes, financial monitoring, partner management and accountability mechanisms, ensuring accurate information management and compliance with WFP procedures. The position serves as a key focal point linking programme, finance, CBT, monitoring and cooperating partner management processes.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide specialized operational, financial and systems support for resilience activities, ensuring effective programme information management, partner administration, beneficiary data integrity, accountability mechanisms, compliance monitoring and efficient use of corporate systems in support of high-quality programme delivery.

Key Accountabilities

1. Programme Systems and Information Management
2. Funds Management and Performance Tracking
3. SCOPE and Beneficiary Information Management
4. Cooperating Partner Financial Management and Administration
5. Partner Management, Compliance and Risk Management
6. Community Feedback and Accountability
7. Controls, Audit Support and Quality Assurance
8. Coordination and Capacity Strengthening

Competencies and Qualifications

Education

Completion of secondary education.

Post-secondary certificate, diploma or university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Management, Data Management, Project Management, Development Studies or a related field.

Experience

Minimum 6 years of experience, composed of a minimum of 4 years in the field of the position and 2 years in any other field but preferably in the field of the position or related.

Skills

Strong analytical and data management skills.