Programme Associate

2 weeks ago


India World Food Programme Full time

**VACANCY DETAILS**

Job Title: Programme Associate
Grade: Service Contract Level 6
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable)
Reporting to: Unit Head, Social Protection & Supply Chain
Duty Station: Country Office, New Delhi, India
Vacancy Number: 317930
Date of Publication: 16 January 2023
Deadline of Application: 31 January 2023

**TERMS AND CONDITIONS**
- This vacancy is open to Indian Nationals only.
- The salary for this position is INR 83,967 per month and medical benefits as per WFP's plan. All tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber.

**STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**

**Education**

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related / in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications, Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Administration or any other.

**Experience**
- At least 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience working in the related areas of project co-ordination, procurement, implementation support, reporting, co-ordinations with government or a development agency.
- Experience in working independently with minimum supervision, often in fluid and ambiguous situations will be required.

**Languages**

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi is preferred.

**ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT**

The World Food Programme (WFP), operating in India since 1963, aims to provide technical support to strengthening the government’s food safety-nets programmes to improve access to food for millions of vulnerable households throughout the country. Through its Country Strategic Plan (2023-2027), WFP India aims to support India in achieving their targets under Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17. Strategic Outcome (SO) 1 of WFP’s current CSP (2023-2027) is aimed at enhancing the efficiency, targeting, service delivery and supply chain of government programmes for improving access to food and sharing of best practices on warehouse management.

WFP is currently working through partnership agreements with Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) at the national level and with the state governments of Odisha, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, and Uttar Pradesh. As part of the CSP 2023-2027, WFP shall continue towards improving the service delivery of food-based safety nets through optimizing existing supply chain operations, improving warehousing operations for food grains and market linkages for small holder farmers, supporting End to End (EtE) automation of Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), and developing best practices.

**JOB PURPOSE**

To provide technical support in implementation of various activities in various states aligned to work of WFP Supply chain and PDS unit. Support in management and coordination of food security demonstration projects/pilots/scale-up in partner states/Union Territories/Government of India as per WFP’s strategy by providing technical inputs on solution customization/modification.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**Under the direct supervision of the Head, Social Protection & Supply Chain Unit (SO1), the incumbent would be required to perform the following duties**
- **The Specific responsibilities and Key functions: (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)**
- Assist in development and implementation of various activities and processes for the food security interventions in various states aligned to guidance of WFP.
- Provide technical assistance to state offices and government stakeholders that are responsible for the implementation of projects at the state level.
- Act as point of contact for resolution of range of operational queries and problems faced during the implantation of projects.
- Oversee and/or review, the work of WFP contracted filed partners, provide follow ups and guidance in consultation with the Head Supply chain and PDS.
- Validate and test solutions as per the requirement specifications.
- Liaise with project stakeholders for timely implementation and speedy resolution of issues identified in the projects.
- Collaborate with Vendors/State offices for ongoing activities.
- The incumbent will be required to frequently; and will also be directly involved in providing deployment support.
- The incumbent would be required to manage vendor invoicing & payments as per defined WFP guidelines and vendor agreements.
- **Documentation & Knowledge Management**
- Prepare progress reports as required for sharing with relevant stakeholders.
- Support in aggregation and classify the best approach of execution for wider dissemination.
- The incumbent should be prepared to travel extensively on the various locations as and when required for the implementation of the projects.
- Perform any other related duties as required.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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