15636 programme officer special assistant to the regional director p2 panama

Programme Officer P2, Special Assistant to the Regional Director The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Programm Officer (Special Assistant to the Regional Director) at the P2 level, based in our Regional Bureau in Panama City.

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE? Selected candidates may be asked to serve in a difficult duty station upon appointment.

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Under the general supervision of the Regional Director (RD), Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (OMP), the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following key duties:     

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Prepare briefing materials for RD´s use on official trips or special meetings; Share meeting results, including analysis of opportunities from RD missions and follow-up; Identify and extract information from various sources and prepare briefing notes and/or resume for inclusion in correspondence and reports; Work with Heads of Units in the Regional Bureau (RB) to coordinate actions and produce information; Summarize and systematize information coming from the Executive Board sessions, focusing on regional priorities, and identify follow-up activities and/or implications for the RB and Country Offices; Participate in missions, international meetings, conferences, inter-agency meetings and donor visits; Prepare and update briefing notes for the Executive Director/Deputy Executive Director/Assistant Executive Director on country and region specific matters; Prepare statements and presentations for RD and the Deputy RD; Analyze and keep current on activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments that may impact on WFP activities and programmes; Participate in task forces, working groups and other meetings to provide feedback to the RD; Coordinate and expedite office wide responses to sensitive telephone and written enquires on behalf of the RD; Prepare informal translations and may act as interpreter; Function as a Performance and Risk Management Champion (PARC), including undertaking the RB annual performance planning and review, and risk management processes; Act as gender focal point for OMP ensuring compliance with corporate, gender policy and lead the implementation of OMP’s gender strategy; Perform other related duties as required.

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Qualifications & Experience Required Education:  University degree, preferably at the advanced level, in Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Economics, Business Adminstration or another relevant field.

Experience:  At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in international humanitarian or development sector;  Experience in coordinating complex inter-departmental proceses;  Experience with project management and field operations in emergency context is desirable.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:  Good knowledge of Latin American context;  Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);  General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is an asset.

Competencies:  Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyse data, draw conclusions and recommend a course of action;  Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise briefing papers and external communications and consolidate the work of others into key, strategic operational documents;  Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills with ability to establish effective working relations with people at all levels and of different national and cultural backgrounds;  Ability to think creatively, proactively, strategically and problem-solve with flexibility and adaptability;  Strong organization skills with ability to plan, work and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines in a timely manner in a dynamic environment;  Ability to maintain a high degree of judgment, discretion and confidentiality.

Language:  Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish;  Limited knowledge of French will be an added value.

Terms and Conditions Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details please visit icsc.un.org Application Procedures: Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/14-0015636 Step 1: Register and create your online CV. Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 21 October 2014 2

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply.

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.

REF: 14-0015636

Fighting Hunger Worldwide www.wfp.org

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