Community UNV for Anticipatory Action

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and changing lives by delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. Established as part of the United Nations system, WFP operates globally, with a mission to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. The organization has a significant operational presence in numerous countries, employing thousands of individuals who are committed to addressing hunger and food insecurity. WFP's initiatives are crucial in responding to climate crises, economic shocks, and conflicts that exacerbate food insecurity, particularly in vulnerable regions like Tanzania.

Job Overview:
The position of Community UNV for Anticipatory Action is designed to support the operational roll-out and readiness activities of the Anticipatory Action project in Simanjiro District, Tanzania. This role is critical in facilitating coordination and engagement with local authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the project. The UNV will be instrumental in community-level sensitization regarding Anticipatory Action concepts and interventions, assisting in the collection and documentation of relevant data, and monitoring the progress of implementation. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying operational challenges and proposing practical solutions, as well as ensuring that lessons learned are documented to inform future scale-up efforts. The UNV will work closely with the Anticipatory Action Programme Lead and will be based in Simanjiro, which currently lacks a WFP presence, necessitating strong local engagement and coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the operational roll-out and readiness activities of the Anticipatory Action project in Simanjiro District.
• Facilitate coordination and engagement with district authorities, line departments, community leaders, and local stakeholders.
• Support community-level sensitization and awareness on Anticipatory Action concepts and planned interventions.
• Assist in the collection, verification, and documentation of baseline and operational data relevant to AA triggers and early actions.
• Support planning and organization of meetings, trainings, and field activities at district and community levels.
• Monitor implementation progress and provide regular field updates and reports to the WFP programme team.
• Support identification of operational challenges and practical solutions during the start-up phase.
• Ensure proper documentation of lessons learned and good practices to inform scale-up.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and community engagement skills, with the ability to work independently in remote settings. Flexibility and a willingness to travel frequently are essential, along with cultural sensitivity and professionalism. A commitment to UN values and humanitarian principles is also required.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not detailed in the job description, candidates are typically expected to have a background in fields related to humanitarian work, development studies, environmental science, or a related discipline that supports the objectives of the Anticipatory Action project.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have relevant experience in community engagement, project implementation, or humanitarian assistance. Experience working in remote or challenging environments is advantageous, as is familiarity with disaster risk management and climate services.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in Swahili is highly desirable, given the local context and the need for effective communication with community members and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This assignment is reserved exclusively for individuals who are residents of Simanjiro District. Applicants must ensure that they currently reside in this duty station at the time of application and indicate their residence location in their motivation letter. Candidates from other regions or locations are not eligible to apply. The position is for a duration of 12 months.