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Programme Assistant (District Community Facilitator)
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates globally, with a mission centered around the belief that food is a fundamental human right and that no one should go hungry. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP has a workforce that is diverse, skilled, and high-performing, and it operates in numerous countries around the world, working tirelessly to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions. WFP has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its commitment to humanitarian efforts and global peace. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, fostering a healthy and inclusive work environment.
Job Overview:
The Programme Assistant (District Community Facilitator) position is designed to support the implementation of WFP's programs at the district level, specifically in Lakhonpheng, Salavan Province. The role involves working closely with government counterparts and internal teams to ensure effective collaboration and monitoring of ongoing project activities. The Programme Assistant will be responsible for verifying the distribution of food and non-food items, resolving routine issues, and ensuring that operations align with WFP standards. This position requires a proactive approach to planning and executing program activities, as well as the ability to collect and analyze data to support program reviews and decision-making. The Programme Assistant will also facilitate communication between community leaders and cooperating partners, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged in the program's implementation. The role is crucial for enhancing the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas and for supporting the development of local capacities through training and guidance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Assistant include, but are not limited to: verifying planned movements and distributions of food or non-food items; supporting planning for program implementation activities at the district level; collaborating with internal counterparts to ensure effective program monitoring; collecting and summarizing program data; conducting analysis and preparing reports; liaising with cooperating partners to gather feedback; suggesting improvements to monitoring processes; arranging regular meetings with community leaders; allocating tasks to other staff and providing guidance; conducting standard training for cooperating partners; preparing field mission reports; following emergency response processes; and performing other duties as required. This role requires a strong commitment to teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances in the field.
Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Programme Assistant position include completion of secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate or degree in related functional areas such as Agriculture, Education, Community Development, Rural Development, or Environment being desirable. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Lao. Additionally, candidates should possess excellent word processing and Excel skills, and experience working in challenging environments with diverse populations is preferred. Knowledge of database management and data analysis is an asset, as is the ability to communicate effectively with government partners and stakeholders.
Educational Background:
Candidates for the Programme Assistant position are expected to have completed secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate or degree in relevant fields such as Agriculture, Education, Community Development, Rural Development, or Environment is highly desirable. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of community development and program implementation in the context of WFP's mission.
Experience:
The position requires at least five (5) years of relevant working experience in sectors such as community development, agriculture support, rural development, or school feeding programs. Experience working with technical teams and contributing to program implementation is essential. Candidates should have a proven track record of effectively managing projects and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve program goals.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Lao is mandatory for this position. Additionally, the ability to speak ethnic group languages is considered an asset, as it can enhance communication and engagement with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is a Service Contract specifically for Lao Nationals only, with a duration of one year and the possibility of extension. The duty station is located in Lakhonpheng, Salavan Province. The role is full-time and involves regular travel to project areas, requiring candidates to have a valid driving license. WFP emphasizes the importance of providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees for application or recruitment processes, and all employment decisions are made based on merit and individual qualifications.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates globally, with a mission centered around the belief that food is a fundamental human right and that no one should go hungry. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP has a workforce that is diverse, skilled, and high-performing, and it operates in numerous countries around the world, working tirelessly to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions. WFP has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its commitment to humanitarian efforts and global peace. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, fostering a healthy and inclusive work environment.
Job Overview:
The Programme Assistant (District Community Facilitator) position is designed to support the implementation of WFP's programs at the district level, specifically in Lakhonpheng, Salavan Province. The role involves working closely with government counterparts and internal teams to ensure effective collaboration and monitoring of ongoing project activities. The Programme Assistant will be responsible for verifying the distribution of food and non-food items, resolving routine issues, and ensuring that operations align with WFP standards. This position requires a proactive approach to planning and executing program activities, as well as the ability to collect and analyze data to support program reviews and decision-making. The Programme Assistant will also facilitate communication between community leaders and cooperating partners, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged in the program's implementation. The role is crucial for enhancing the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas and for supporting the development of local capacities through training and guidance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Assistant include, but are not limited to: verifying planned movements and distributions of food or non-food items; supporting planning for program implementation activities at the district level; collaborating with internal counterparts to ensure effective program monitoring; collecting and summarizing program data; conducting analysis and preparing reports; liaising with cooperating partners to gather feedback; suggesting improvements to monitoring processes; arranging regular meetings with community leaders; allocating tasks to other staff and providing guidance; conducting standard training for cooperating partners; preparing field mission reports; following emergency response processes; and performing other duties as required. This role requires a strong commitment to teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances in the field.
Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Programme Assistant position include completion of secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate or degree in related functional areas such as Agriculture, Education, Community Development, Rural Development, or Environment being desirable. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Lao. Additionally, candidates should possess excellent word processing and Excel skills, and experience working in challenging environments with diverse populations is preferred. Knowledge of database management and data analysis is an asset, as is the ability to communicate effectively with government partners and stakeholders.
Educational Background:
Candidates for the Programme Assistant position are expected to have completed secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate or degree in relevant fields such as Agriculture, Education, Community Development, Rural Development, or Environment is highly desirable. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of community development and program implementation in the context of WFP's mission.
Experience:
The position requires at least five (5) years of relevant working experience in sectors such as community development, agriculture support, rural development, or school feeding programs. Experience working with technical teams and contributing to program implementation is essential. Candidates should have a proven track record of effectively managing projects and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve program goals.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Lao is mandatory for this position. Additionally, the ability to speak ethnic group languages is considered an asset, as it can enhance communication and engagement with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is a Service Contract specifically for Lao Nationals only, with a duration of one year and the possibility of extension. The duty station is located in Lakhonpheng, Salavan Province. The role is full-time and involves regular travel to project areas, requiring candidates to have a valid driving license. WFP emphasizes the importance of providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees for application or recruitment processes, and all employment decisions are made based on merit and individual qualifications.
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