Programme Associate (Agriculture, Climate and Livelihoods)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the worlds 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 WFPs 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).

In the Philippines WFPs efforts are guided by its work outlined in the Philippines Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2024-2028. WFP focuses on strengthening government systems at the national local government unit and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) levels to further build the resilience of vulnerable individuals and communities.

The CSP is aligned with national strategies and policies as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework and is guided by three interrelated outcomes:

• By 2028 communities exposed to shocks and stressors in the Philippines are better able to meet food nutrition and other essential needs with inclusive and equitable emergency preparedness and response capacity at the national and local levels.

• By 2028 communities vulnerable to food and nutrition insecurity in the Philippines are more resilient and can better manage risks affecting human capital gains and food systems inclusively and equitably.

• The Government and partners in the Philippines access WFP services that augment their interventions upon request.

Partnerships & capacity building

• Build and cultivate strategic relationships: Work with the Project Management Committee community development parters regional and provincial government and other partners in ways that lead to increased impact and local ownership of the programme.

• Conduct workshops and community seminars: Assist in capacity building activities in collaboration with cooperating partners stakeholders in the community and the BARMM Government.

Monitoring & evidence generation

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting: Provide documentation on programmes to enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

• Prepare visibility material and social media content: Assist in collecting photo and narrative materials for achievements and success stories in coordination with the Communications unit.

• Perform other related responsibilities and tasks which may include administrative tasks and workstreams in school feeding social protection anticipatory action emergency response gender and disability mainstreaming and other key areas of work as required and guided by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

EDUCATION:

• Completion of secondary education is required.

• A bachelors degree in Agriculture Rural or Community Development Climate Change Development Economics Nutrition or any relevant highly desirable and considered as an advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least six (6) years of relevant experience in a unit or department of a public or private sector responsible for project management coordination strategic planning and programme implementation within development or humanitarian contexts.

• Experience in agricultural value chains and related sectorsincluding agroforestry fish farming post- harvest loss reduction community mobilization rural development and project managementis considered an asset.

• Demonstrated capacity in working with or supporting government agencies.

• Familiarity with national policies strategies or frameworks related to rural development food systems agriculture value chains climate change and other related fields.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience with capacity strengthening from development of training modules to facilitation of large group workshops seminars or trainings.

• Demonstrative sensitivity to local cultural knowledge attitude practices and beliefs.

• Ability to work in a team and establish effective empathic working relationships with people of different diverse backgrounds and identities.

• Proactive and keen willingness to learn and take on tasks.

• Strong analytical communications and writing skills.

• Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independently.

• Proven ability to conceptualize develop plan and manage project activities.

• Advanced computer skills with mastery of Windows and Microsoft Office.

LANGUAGE: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Filipino; Knowledge on the local language in BARMM is desirable.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application please contact us at for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.