United Nations World Food Programme Recruitment 2023(3 Positions)

Standard Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Advanced University Degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management or Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or another relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training / courses.

Experience:

• Typically three years or more of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Specialised knowledge of information management best practices,techniques and processes with some understanding of the basictheoretical background.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including substantiveanalysis and report writing skills.
• Able to supervise and support more junior and/or less experiencedmembers of the team.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specificprocesses and systems.

Terms and Conditions

• WFP offers an attractive compensation package.
• The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.

Application Closing Date
7th February 2023 by 11:59 pm (Nigerian Time).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only Nigerian nationals or holders of valid residence and work permits are eligible to apply for this position.
• Applications are to be submitted and received online and in English language only.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing is strictly prohibited.
• Canvassing of any sort will lead to automatic disqualification of the concerned applicant.
• WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties.
• Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise.
• Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
• WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage.
• Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Completion of Secondary School Education.
• Experience: Two or more years of experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to use standard office equipment such as computer, photocopiers and scanners.
• Ability to follow standard business support processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard office software packages, e.g. Windows, Microsoft word.
• Good attention to details.

Language:

• Fluency (level C) in English language.

Application Closing Date
2nd February 2023 at 23:55 WAT.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties.
• Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
• WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Standard Minimum Qualifications
Education / Experience:

• Advanced University degree in Agriculture, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Development, International Relations, Sociology, or other fields relevant to social protection, or a First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
• 5 or more years of professional experience relevant to social protection, preferably contributing to food security and/or nutrition.

Language:

• Fluency in English language (written and communication).

Desired Experiences For Entry Into The Role

• 5 or more years of professional experience relevant to social protection, preferably contributing to food security and/or nutrition objectives:
• Has experience working across the policy cycle;
• Has experience working across various programme types relevant to social protection (e.g. cash-transfer programmes, school feeding, public works / food assistance for assets, insurance programmes);
• Has experience leading a team.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of Agenda 2030 and respective targets – particularly SDG1, SDG2 and SDG17 – and how the work of WFP can contribute to achieving them;
• Understanding of WFP’s mandate, Country Strategic Planning process, intervention modalities, programme and project lifecycle tools, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation desirable.
• Knowledge of current thinking and developments in the field of social protection and public policy;
• Knowledge of current thinking and developments in country capacity strengthening and effective knowledge transfer models, concepts and principles;
• Knowledge of key national and regional contexts and issues;
• Problem solving and decision-making skills;
• Aptitude for supervising, guiding and empowering staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, conveying an informed and professional demeanour toward internal and external partners and stakeholders;
• Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative information to understand current and future social protection needs and identify solutions.
• Learning agility, and appetite for exploring and experimenting with new ideas and approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written outputs and ability to present in English and the working language.
• Ability to work independently in a timely and organised manner;
• Ability to work as part of a team, participating in open dialogues and valuing diverse opinions of others, regardless of gender, culture, background, experience, or country assignment.

Terms And Conditions

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only Nigerian nationals or holders of valid residence and work permits are eligible to apply for this position. (For G level positions, for NO level position candidates must be Nigerian Nationals)
• Applications are to be submitted and received online and in English language only.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Canvassing is strictly prohibited. Canvassing of any sort will lead to automatic disqualification of the concerned applicant.

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2023 by 11:59pm (Nigerian Time).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online