Iraq: Programme Assistant (Social Protection), Baghdad, Iraq

Feb 16, 2024 | World Food Programme
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies, building prosperity, and supporting a sustainable future for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. In 2022 WFP supported 711,635 people in Iraq. Through providing food for vulnerable people, skills to build futures, and enhanced social protection, WFP is helping the Government of Iraq build people’s food security and resilience. For more information, see wfp.org/countries/iraq and ar.wfp.org/countries/iraq.

Organizational Context

To deliver against the above, the Country Office is seeking a Social Protection Programme Assistant (SC 5) to perform specialized and/or standardized processes and activities under to the social protection portfolio. The incumbent will operate under the direct supervision of the Head of Social Protection
 

Job Purpose

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

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

  1. Perform specialized and/or standardized processes and activities relating to the social protection portfolio, supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
  2. Provide project management for social protection projects following established social protection targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
  3. Compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports relevant to the social protection portfolio (e.g. shock-responsive social protection country capacity assessment, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support decision-making.
  4. Perform accurate, timely recording of data related to the implementation of social protection activities, following corporate social protection M&E guidelines.
  5. Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing social protection activities.
  6. Support communication and collaboration with external social protection stakeholders.
  7. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general social protection queries.
  8. Other as required.

WFP Leadership Framework: Common Standards of Behaviour

Leads by Example with Integrity 

  • Demonstrates the WFP values, principles and standards. 
  • Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language. 
  • Stays focused and calm when under pressure. 
  • Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop. 

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments 

  • Is accountable for the delivery of results. 
  • Seeks guidance and support where needed. 
  • Adapts readily to change adjusting work as needed. 

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative 

  • Promotes teamwork by sharing ideas and openly raising issues. 
  • Gives timely and constructive feedback to others. 
  • Listens attentively to others and shares views.

Applies Strategic Thinking 

  • Embraces WFP’s vision and how it impacts their role. 
  • Shows curiosity and implements new ways of doing things when relevant. 
  • Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team activities. 
  • Asks questions to understand the impact of decisions for their objectives.

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships 

  • Acts professionally with external partners. 
  • Works together with partners to deliver common goals.

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Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Completion of secondary school education. University degree in social sciences and relevant fields is desirable.

Experience 

  • At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in:
  • Facilitation of communication with technical teams (i.e. social protection, TEC, VAM, etc.).
  • Contribution to implementation of programmes.
  • Assistance with policy discussions.

 

Languages

  • Fluency in English is required. Professional knowledge of Arabic or Kurdish is an asset. 

Desired Experience for Entry into Role

  • Familiarity with Agenda 2030 and respective targets – particularly SDG1, SDG2 and SDG17 - and how the work of WFP can contribute to achieving them.
  • Familiarity with WFP’s mandate, Country Strategic Planning process, intervention modalities, programme and project lifecycle tools, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation desirable.
  • Basic understanding of technical and theoretical concepts pertinent to social protection.
  • Strong knowledge of key national and regional contexts and issues.
  • Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
  • Ability to produce high-quality written outputs in the working language.
  • Understanding of basic principles of stakeholder engagement with government and other counterparts at the national or local level. 
  • Appetite for exploring and experimenting with new ideas and approaches.
  • Ability to work independently in a timely and organised manner.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, participating in open dialogues and valuing diverse opinions of others, regardless of gender, culture, background, experience, or country assignment. 
  • Moderate to proficient computer literacy.

Terms and Conditions

  • Position Title: Programme Assistant (Social Protection)
  • Grade: SC5
  • Contract: Service Contract 
  • Duty Station: Baghdad, Iraq
  • Duration of contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance
  • Salary: Minimum Annual Net Salary is USD 21,441.00
  • Medical Plan: International valid medical plan for the staff member, spouse, and dependent children 
  • Annual leave: 30 working days per annum
     

Deadline for Applications: applications close on 28 February 2024.

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.