Programme Associates

World Food Programme
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2015-10-12 Deadline: 2015-10-23
  • Nos. of Opening : 2
  • Location : Nepal
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : Completion of Secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. Preferably Bachelors’ degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Social Science with profo
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

Programme Associates-2(pos)

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer responsible for Community Development Programme, (CDP) the Programme Associate will have the overall responsibility of facilitating and coordinating the activities at the field level implementation related to Capacity Development and Village Development Periodic Plan preparation contributing to the outputs of the Community Development Programme (CDP) implemented jointly in consortium partnership with RRN Nepal. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in drafting the Village Development Periodic plan (VDDP) of the selected VDCs in the eastern Terai and mid and far western Development regions. 
  • Prepare VDDP planning and budgeting, implementation manual/procedures and training guidelines
  • Provide specialized management support for conducting training package on the capacity development activities under the CDP programme. 
  • Organize and deliver training package to local stakeholders ranging to different topics of participatory planning processes
  • Provide technical support and successful guidance and capacity building support to Local Bodies (LBs): District Development Committees (DDCs) and VDCs for preparation of VDDP.
  • Prepare a range of periodic reports on the progress of the undertaking VDDP plan 
  • Assist the participatory planning processes at the local level to ensure alignment with the GoN’s 14-step participatory planning process while not compromising on CDP’s neutrality, pro-poor focus and the overall aim of improving local accountability;
  • Assist the Coordinator in preparing and disseminating annual work plans for the components related to capacity development programme including the milestones for the VDDP preparation. 
  • In collaboration with the Coordinator, Draft performance reports, indicating the achievement of work plan targets and expenditures in relation to CDP programme.
  • Ensure that programme activities are planned based on programme criteria and implemented effectively to meet programme targets.
  • Participate in periodic meetings with beneficiaries and other programme stakeholders at district, and project-area in collaboration with the Coordinator.
  • Perform other duties as required.

General Requirements:

Education:  

Completion of Secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. Preferably Bachelors’ degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Social Science with profound knowledge on Governance and local planning process.

 

Language:      

Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English language and in the duty station’s language, if different.    


How to Apply:

Interested and qualified Nepalese nationals are requested to submit an updated and duly signed UN Personal History form (P.11), available onhttp://www.un.org.np/jobs/locals  and from the WFP offices in Nepal (Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Damak and Dadelhura). The application can be sent either by email to vacancy.nepal@wfp.org  or in hard copy in a sealed envelope marking the position “Application for the post of Programme Associate” notifying the preferred duty station and quoting the VA number to the following address No Later than 23 October 2015.

 

The Representative,

WFP Nepal Country Office, 

Chakupat, Patan Dhoka Road, 

Lalitpur, Nepal. P.O. and Box 107

 

“Qualified female candidates and candidates from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply”. 

 

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for a test and/or interview. The organization reserves the right to cancel or postpone the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.

 

 

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Organization Summary

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.

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Location Kathmandu
Organization Size 1-10
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