DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

5 December 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central Africa Time (Windhoek)

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.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet technical and capacity strengthening needs in school-based programmes.

Support the integration of nutrition into school-based programmes:

• Ensure that Social Behaviour Change activities support the integration of nutrition into all school feeding programs, fostering positive nutrition-related behavior changes among students and communities.

Support the implementation of Technical Assistance Activities in School Based Programmes:

• Provide technical and systems support for the implementation of technical assistance to the Government to enhance procurement systems and capacity within the National School Feeding Programme.
• Ensure the procurement processes prioritize nutritious, locally sourced, and safe food, aligned with national food security and nutrition policies.

Roll -out Stakeholder Engagement and Learning Sessions on Nutrition and WASH:

• Partner with stakeholders to introduce and roll out learning sessions on nutrition and WASH, supporting the development of a high-quality school feeding program.
• Ensure that training sessions address critical areas such as food safety, food quality standards, water hygiene, and nutrition education for school communities.

Support the implementation of Capacity Building Programmes for Teachers and Parents:

• Collaborate with partners to provide capacity-building initiatives that equip teachers and parents with skills to conduct nutritional assessments of schoolchildren.
• Develop tailored training materials to empower educators and caregivers with knowledge about nutrition, enabling them to monitor and support children’s nutritional health effectively.

• Support and provide oversight in the preparation, meal planning and training of school level implementers in the National School Feeding Programme.

Review and Update of Guidelines for School Feeding Programmes:

• Coordinate the review and revision of existing guidelines and frameworks in the National School Feeding Programme, ensuring they align with the latest standards in nutrition and food safety.
• Assist in updating program guidelines to enhance nutrition-sensitive approaches and operational effectiveness in the National School Feeding Programme.

Develop and Revise Operational Guidelines on Nutrition, Food Safety, and Storage:

• Support the development and revision of comprehensive operational guidelines that address nutrition, food safety, food quality, hygiene, and storage practices.
• Ensure that guidelines are practical, scalable, and aligned with best practices in school feeding programs.

Support the implementation of Compliance Mechanisms for Regional Menus:

• Support and coordinate the implementation of revise compliance mechanisms to ensure the adoption and monitoring of regionally diverse and culturally appropriate menus within the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of nutritious menus based on locally sourced foods that meet the dietary needs of schoolchildren.

Provide ongoing Support for Nutrition-Related Activities:

• Provide day-to-day support in the implementation of nutrition-related activities within the WFP School-Based Programmes, ensuring alignment with program goals and best practices in nutrition and food security.
• Support the execution of daily operations, including meal preparation, food procurement, and monitoring of programme activities to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality meals.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

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.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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 (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements