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Job Description Summary:

To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. 

• Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures. 

• Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) to support operational decision-making. 

• Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work including activities needs support in SCOPE data system (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines. 

• Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities. 

• Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions. 

• Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary. 

• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. 

Experience: 

Minimum of Five (5) years of Experience in related fields. 

Education: 

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. 

Language: 

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)

This vacancy announcement is for Afghan nationals only and WFP encourages especially Afghan females and Afghans with disabilities to apply.

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