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The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
WFP established a Multi-Country Office in Barbados to provide technical assistance and capacity- strengthening programming across 22 countries and territories in the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. Across the Caribbean, WFP is applying its global expertise to a programme of cross- functional activities designed to improve regional and national preparedness and strengthen systems to deliver rapid and appropriate assistance to people impacted by shocks and disasters.
The WFP is involved in a range of activities, such as conducting food security surveys, providing technical assistance for social protection programs (such as data analysis/collection, digitalization, payments), performing vulnerability and risk analysis, managing an integrated supply chain, supporting food security/food systems, and offering disaster risk financing.
WFP initial engagement in Suriname started with the National Disaster Management Organization (NCCR) in support of the response to the floods. This engagement was further complemented by the interaction with various ministries, including the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing. In 2023, Suriname joined School Meals Coalition and outlined specific commitments.
The position is based in Paramaribo, Suriname. This assignment is to ensure consistent engagement and follow-up with the government authorities on a number of initiatives leading to their operationalization and implementation.
Given that in February 2024, WFP undertook a school feeding mission, there is an urgent need to take the recommendations identified by the mission forward in close cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (MESC). The support is also required in supporting the government in delivering on the School Meals Commitments. At the same time the assignment is also to ensure continuity on the actions in the areas of disaster management and social protection.
Under the direct supervision of the head of Trinidad and Tobago Satellite Office, the candidate will perform the following duties:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area such as Public and Social Policy, Development Studies, International Relations, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Food Security, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy, and Communications.
Experience: Six years of experience in a related functional area. Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas is an asset for this role: social protection, capacity strengthening, food assistance, emergency preparedness and response, or project management.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Dutch and English is required.
Who Can Apply?
This position is open to nationals of Suriname and CARICOM member states and associate members. CARICOM Nationals applying for National position outside of their home country bear sole responsibility for required actions or expenses related to relocation, accommodation, repatriation and any other living expenses,etc. A CARICOM Skilled National Certificate is a pre-requisite of employment for successful candidates who are not from the country for which the position is advertised.
Employment Particulars
Benefits and Entitlements
To enhance the accessibility and inclusiveness of the recruitment process at the World Food Programme (WFP), we encourage individuals requiring disability-related accommodations or other accessibility assistance to reach out to us. Please email your requests to global.inclusion@wfp.org. Upon receiving your email, a dedicated member of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team will contact you to discuss your needs in a confidential and supportive manner. We are committed to providing a recruitment experience that respects and responds to the unique needs of every candidate.
Application should be submitted by June 11, 2024, 23:59 Easter Daylight Time.
Please be advised that we will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for further consideration.
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