Applications are currently being accepted from people who are capable for the job at UN-WFP that was advertised in the daily Classified Source newspaper on 29 January, 2024.
UN-WFP
Date Posted:
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29 January, 2024
Department:
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UN-WFP
Category | Sector
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UN-WFP
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Master
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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11 February, 2024
Vacant Positions: Programme Assistant
PROGRAMME ASSISTANT
Currently, the UN-WFP Karachi is seeking for Programme Assistant to fill their vacant position
JOB Description: Programme Assistant
1. Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.2. Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.3. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.4. Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines.5. Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.6. Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.7. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary. 8. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of ongoing operation food distribution, cash based transfer – unconditional and conditional -FFA activitieswithin the specific area of work and timelines.2. Prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.3. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.4. Liaise cooperating partners and counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.5. Support the capacity building of the cooperating partners and relevant government line departments in line with humanitarian needs.6. Act as a point of contact for ongoing operations (FFA cash based transfers/ inkind), in order to resolve range of operational queries /issues and challenges within a specific technical area of responsibility.7. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to ensure efficient delivery of relief, recovery and FFA – Food assistance for asset project.8. Conduct field visit & monitor and oversee the project activities to ensure the quality implementation9. Compile and share disbursement data with other relevant units at Field and CO level10. Ensure annual ACR data to submit to Field/Provincial and CO management and relevant units11. Facilitate mission to the targeted areas if any12. Facilitate M&E unit regarding the CFM complaints if any13. Coordinate with CPs for timely submission of FFA documents of all the activities, review and approval of activities and beneficiaries engagement plans.14. Facilities CP for the compilation of measure CBT- output data as per project requirement. Review the output data and share it with PPO – Livelihood & Resilience.
15. Follow up with CP for submission of the monthly invoices and reports along with the supporting documents.16. Review and process the monthly invoices (Programme related information) and further sharing with PO finance unit for further process.17. Close coordination with Service provider and CP to commence the timely cash disbursement and also ensure the arrangement of required payments18. Review the budgets and proposal submitted by Cooperating partners, work on budget for FLAs extensions, Preparing NFR and other related documents for submission to CPC.19. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlighttrends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.20. Manage systems for beneficiaries’ registration, tracking and distribution planning and monitoring. Assist the team in implementation of the SCOPE under CBT programmes/projects21. Conduct regular field visits to support field activities and follow up of issues in field and report back for information and action.22. Perform other related duties or assignments as required by Supervisor and Head of Provincial Office
Interested applicants can send their CVs (compulsory documents as per attached in ads) before Closing date: 11 February, 2024. Candidate required to visibly mention the job title in the Subject applied for the situation. UN-WFP offers the Equal Opportunity for all equally competent candidates.
