Programme Associate - Crisis Response job at World Food Programme (WFP)
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Vacancy title:
Programme Associate - Crisis Response

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 24 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Crisis Response, the UN Volunteer will support WFP Uganda Country office in monitoring program implementation, supporting WFP cross-functional team and support collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Uganda Red Cross Society. Tasks range from spot visits of local sites, to engaging with internal and external stakeholders to data analytics, spending reporting and supporting reporting to management and the donor. Tasks include;
• Coordinate and liaise with WFP’s response partners in provision of food and logistics assistance. • Support to monitor partner performance as per agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs).
• Undertake missions as may be required to monitor and report on food assistance implementation.
• Provide weekly and monthly distribution updates on food assistance and logistical support provided by WFP through partners.
• Support the set up and implementation of cash-based transfers through mobile money cash-transfers to Mpox affected households, ensuring a fast and efficient end-to-end process.
• Support to organize and manage coordination meetings amongst key stakeholders.
• Monitor available grants/funds use and report on same, including timely flagging of issues and over/underspending
• Compile and provide weekly and monthly summary situational update report for management and donors where required. • Any other tasks as may be assigned

Relevant experience
3 years

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Project management, Health, Administration, Social Science, and any related field. A Master degree in science, will be an added advantage.

Competencies and values
• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Skills and experience
• Experience in Programme/Project Management especially in developmental and humanitarian programming.
• Ability to implement food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding assessments, modality selection and implementation.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a team as well as under tight deadlines and pressure.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, March 24 2025
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 28-02-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-02-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 28-02-2066
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