Programme Assistant (Emergency Response) SC-5

JOB PURPOSE

To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

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

• Sound understanding of economic and social issues in the context of Pakistan, particularly Balochistan.
• Awareness of government specific contextual needs, policy directions and immediate, medium and long term plans.
• Applicant is expected to have understanding of different coordination mechanisms in Balochistan under the government and UN systems.
• Advanced computer skills, including atleast intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and database.
• Ability to analyze data and statistics for the analysis of food security indicators ability to conduct assessments particularly in organizational capacity.
• Able to produce high-quality written reports and present it to senior management.
• Technical knowledge in displacement and vulnerability issues, data analysis, information management and coordination.