DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
2 October 202423:59GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Ouagadougo
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ABOUT WFP
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WHY JOIN WFP?
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Burkina Faso has been facing a security crisis since 2015, stemming from threats and attacks by armed terrorist groups. One of the main consequences of this situation is the emergence of a humanitarian crisis leading to massive population displacements and a drastic reduction in agricultural and livestock production in affected areas. Furthermore, according to the results of the Harmonized Framework analysis in March 2024, the population in need of immediate assistance is estimated at 1,749,437, including 283,409 children under the age of ) These people, who represent 8% of the country’s total population, are concentrated mainly in the CentreNord (22%), Nord (18%), Est (17%), Sahel (16%), CentreEst (7%) and Boucle du Mouhoun (6%) regions. These areas also correspond to locations with significant security challenges and internally displaced populations (IDPconcentration. The March 2024 Cadre Harmonisé (Canalysis indicates that the number of people facing acute food insecurity is four times higher when compared to the same period 5 years ago. The analysis highlights that over 7 million people face acute food insecurity (CH phases 3–4) during the lean season between June and August, a dramatic increase from the 687,000 people during the same period in
WFP engages with national and subnational stakeholder institutions and organizations that contribute to the functioning of systems and programmes and provide support to their own populations with their food security and nutritionrelated needs. WFP enhances the capacities of government structures within the national food security system, including SP/CONASUR (Conseil National de Secours d’Urgence et de Réhabilitatio, the SECNSA (Secrétariat Exécutif du Conseil National de Sécurité Alimentairand the SONAGESS ( Société Nationale de Gestion du Stock de Sécurité Alimentair. In fact, WFP CO BF assists different institutions building on existing skills, knowledge, systems and institutions to enable governments and key stakeholders to take responsibility for investing in and managing hunger solutions through capacity strengthening in a scattered way. There is a clear need to undertake an indepth mapping of the capacity strengthening effort and engagements to better understand where WFP has the highest leverage, what is the comparative advantage and how the different collaborations can be either developed, continued and/or monitored. This will enable the development of a clear and efficient strategy of WFP’s engagement in the domain in the country aligned to the government’s priorities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not allinclusive, nor exhaustiv:
Under the supervision of the Head of Social Protection and Country Capacity Strengthening (CC, in liaison and collaboration with other WFP units, the Programme Associate will contribute to strengthen the technical support and strategic thinking for the unit by undertaking the following duties:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A postsecondary certificate in the related functional area.
Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
• Has contributed to implementation of programs
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
Language: Fluency in french and knowledge in english.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACAB, International Civil Service Commission (ICS, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIand other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.