ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Under the direct supervision of Programme Officer and general supervision of Head of Aden Area office, This job is found in WFP Yemen, Aden and job holder report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer.

Job holder is likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed.She/he is typically involved in programme or policy

activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity. 

JOB PURPOSE

To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. In support of the head of Aden AO, the incumbant will be responsible for day to day operational issues of the Aden FO, including follow up of the timely delivery of food in-kind, CTVN, Nutrition, and CBT assistance of beneficiaries in liaison with supply chain and CBT teams, coordination of effective distribution of WFP assistance as well as monitoring all aspects of the programme by WFP partners in Mne with WFP.

2. The incumbant will also ensure the overall strategic planning considers the food security constraints in Abyan, Adale, and Aden governorates and ensure the timely completion of monthly plans with support and maintaining strong coordination with the relevant units in the programme.

3. She/he will will ensure close coordination with the relevant government parties/ local authorities to update them regarding WFP interventions.

4. she/he will also arrange coordination meetings with the relevant departments / local authorities to discuss the challenges and issues if any related to WFPs ongoing operations and will solicit support and facilitation from the relevant departments to ensure the continuity of live-saving assistance to the most vulnerable beneficiaries.

5. assist and maintain strong coordination with the database to receive monthly achievements and further share them with the relevant government departments and local authorities to educate them on WFP life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable beneficiaries.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - CONTINUED

6. Assist and arrange meetings With the relevant government official for the Head Of FO to maintain and ensure Strong coordination with the government departments and local authorities

7. Ensuring strong coordination with WFP CPS, NGOs/ INGOS, Clusters, and CCCMS for ensuring coordination and information sharing.

8. Liaise and follow up with other units including administration, finance, security procurement, ICT, and HR for timely resolution of operational issues/challenges if any.

9. Regular field visits and maintaining of strong coordination with the local District administration and local authorities to the mentioned governorates to support on-going operation of WFP.

10. Other as required 

Job Details

Preferred Candidate