WFP Deputy Head of Area Office Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. WFP Nigeria programme looking for “Deputy Head of Area Office”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 13 April 2022.
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WFP Deputy Head of Area Office Jobs 2022
The WFP has published a job vacancy announcement on 11 April 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Deputy Head of Area Office to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | World Food Programme (WFP) |
| Position | Deputy Head of Area Office |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 8 years |
| Application Deadline | 13 April 2022 |
WFP Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose: Maiduguri is a large and complex Area Office that is the heart of WFP Nigeria’s operations. The CST will be supporting the Head of Area office to lead and manage the Office by being his OIC when he is out and to ensure the effective and efficient management of human and financial resources and delivery of WFP programs and activities. In that capacity the CST will also be required to put emphasis in building and maintaining relationships with local governments, UN agencies and other partners in the area to reinforce WFP’s visibility.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Support the Head of Area office to effectively manage the Area Office and Field Offices under responsibility to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team.
- Support Head of Area Office to ensure for close collaboration with governments and other partners in identifying where assistance can be usefully employed at the local level and ensure provision of support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers).
- Ensure efficient use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives.
- Hold accountability for timely monitoring activities and for accurate and comprehensive analysis at the area office and reports on WFP’s operations and performance to inform operational planning and decisions.
- Support promotion and deployment of WFP corporate/CO initiatives, strategies, and directions.
- Support Head of Area Office in ensuring incorporation of gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men.
- Act as a role model of the values, principles and standards of WFP, actively contributing to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment through respectful and constructive communication and holding self and other team members accountable for their actions.
Qualification:
- Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience:
- With minimum 8 years of related experience, has:
- Developed, or supported in the development of, complex and multi-discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a broad area.
- Gained substantial experience in complex field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation.
- Gained experience of extensively analysing complex political situations, assessing risk accurately.
- Gained experience managing large financial budgets, balancing multiple complex priorities effectively.
- Experience leading a large, multi-discipline team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
- Participated in a complex vendor/government/ partner negotiation.
- Participated in a large-scale emergency operation/ development programme, preferably in a hardship duty station.
- Broad experience with security co-ordination and compound management within a larger area.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language.
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WFP Deputy Head of Area Office Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 13 April 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.wfp.org |
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