Emergency Programme Coordinator TDY CST

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.

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.

To learn more about WFP visit our website: follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok.

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).

Context: The Emergency Programme Coordinator will be embedded within the Programme Unit of the Guatemala Country Office (CO) reporting directly to the Head of Programme and working in close collaboration with Emergency Supply Chain RAM Finance Partnerships and Field Offices.

The incumbent will lead the implementation of emergency operations funded by OCHA and US Government resources ensuring full compliance with WFP corporate standards donor requirements and national regulations. The role requires strong operational experience solid understanding of WFP systems and processes and demonstrated leadership in emergency response.

The assignment will strengthen CO emergency capacities ensure highquality delivery of emergency assistance and enhance multisectoral coordination including with government GHQ LACRO and cooperating partners.

Purpose: To lead the planning design implementation coordination and reporting of the OCHA and USfunded emergency response ensuring a timely efficient and accountable programme. The Emergency Programme Coordinator will act as the primary focal point for these interventions manage the full programme cycle and reinforce CO emergency mechanisms and partnerships.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Emergency Programme Leadership

• Lead the full programme cycle (design planning budgeting implementation monitoring programme reporting and closure) for OCHA and US Governmentfunded emergency interventions.
• Serve as the primary focal point for all aspects of these grants ensuring compliance with donor requirements and WFP corporate standards.
• Oversee the design of targeting delivery modalities implementation plans SOPs and guidance for field teams and partners.
• Coordinate closely with field teams to ensure highquality implementation and troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Produce timely situational updates donor reports briefing notes and internal dashboards.

Coordination & Multisectoral Engagement

• Ensure strong regular coordination with national authorities local governments CONRED and HRP.
• Maintain close communication with OCHA US government counterparts humanitarian partners and UN agencies as needed to ensure alignment and complementarity.
• Liaise with LACRO and HQ for technical guidance donor updates and compliance.

Cooperating Partner Management

• With support of the CP manager/supply chain team lead partner selection processes including due diligence proposal reviews budgets and capacity assessments.
• Oversee CP performance throughout the project cycle including financial management monitoring and compliance with contractual terms.
• Strengthen partner capacities in emergency programme management reporting and accountability systems.

Internal Coordination & WFP Systems

• Coordinate closely with Supply Chain Finance Admin TEC Security M&E and Communications to ensure integrated programme delivery.
• Ensure robust monitoring and beneficiary feedback mechanisms in line with corporate AAP requirements.
• Ensure full utilisation and compliance in corporate systems (COMET LESS WINGS SCOPE etc.).
• Support Title II inkind operations ensuring effective alignment with emergency activities where relevant.

Capacity Strengthening

• Build CO and field capacity in emergency response programme design grant management and reporting.
• Provide onthejob coaching and training to national staff to ensure sustainability of emergency expertise.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to improvement of emergency SOPs and preparedness actions.

Resource Mobilization & Pipeline Support

• Support identification and design of additional emergency funding opportunities.
• Contribute to proposals donor meetings and CO fundraising strategies.

Experience:

• Progressively responsible experience in humanitarian or emergency programme management.
• Proven experience leading emergency operations and coordinating multifunctional teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing grants ideally from OCHA and/or US Government donors.
• Prior experience managing cooperating partners required.
• Experience working with WFP systems processes and corporate tools is essential.
• Experience leading teams including internal staff and partner organisations.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of humanitarian architecture cluster system and donor requirements.
• Excellent programme design project management reporting and analytical skills.
• Time management capacities
• Strong interpersonal and coordination abilities with diplomatic engagement skills.
• Ability to operate independently in highpressure and rapidly evolving situations.

Languages:

• Spanish: Intermediate (Level B) minimum mandatory.
• English: Fluent (LevelC)

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee please disregard it. Furthermore please note that emblems logos names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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.