JOB DESCRIPTION
WFP is looking for honest and professional candidates who share our humanitarian principles.
Staff selection is done on a competitive basis and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
In accordance with the policies in force within the United Nations, women candidates are strongly encouraged
Post Title : Business Support – Nutrition
Contract Type : Service Contract (SC)
Location d’affection : Port-au-Prince
Post Level : SC4
Duration : 12 Months
Number position: 1
Unity : Program
ABOUT THE WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading UN agency in the fight against hunger. Since its inception in 1963, WFP staff around the world have worked tirelessly to eradicate hunger. WFP S’est is committed to saving lives in emergencies and changing lives for millions through sustainable development. WFP works in more than 80 countries around the world, feeding people affected by conflict and disaster and laying the foundations for a better future.
CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :
The Human Development Index ( IHL ) of Haiti was ranked 163 out of 191 countries in 2022. Extreme poverty and poverty rates are high and their cause is multidimensional. This poverty manifests itself in particular in high illiteracy rates, a life expectancy of 63.29 years in 2017, high infant mortality and significant inequalities between the sexes. A large majority of the population does not have access to basic services such as drinking water, electricity, sanitation and health coverage.
In addition, Haiti is vulnerable to natural disasters. It is considered to be the fifth most vulnerable country to natural disasters. The country has suffered, in less than ten years, more than four major disasters whose country is still struggling to recover: the earthquake of 2010, tropical Storm Isaac and Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Hurricane Matthew in 2016, Hurricane Irma and Maria in 2017 and the 2021 earthquake. The country is therefore exposed to earthquakes, the passage of cyclones and also to drought waves related to the El Nino phenomenon (2018).
According to the latest IPC analysis in Haiti, almost 5 million people (nearly half of the population) experience high levels of acute food insecurity, classified in phase 3 of the CPI and above, between March and June 2023.
Beyond these factors, however, food insecurity is driven by the weak performance of the agricultural sector combined with high dependence on food imports (more than half of the food products on the market) in particular for the rice (83%). Product prices are largely influenced by logistical challenges, high production costs, precarious market structures and high inflation rates in recent years. These worrying results are largely linked [1] to the political crisis that has set in the country since July 2018 and which has led it into an economic and social crisis, [2] to an agro-climatic crisis with large pockets of drought in the country causing a significant decline in agricultural production. Plus, in addition,the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the increase in food insecurity. Growing insecurity and the blocking of some access points in the country, especially since June 2021 the road to the Great South, have aggravated the indicators of food insecurity.
In the autumn of 2022, the country endured another 2 months of strong socio-economic turbulence and blockades of most imported goods, but especially fuel, and, leading to a de facto paralysis of the entire country with continued and prolonged consequences on inflation, fuel and food availability, health and nutrition.
Thus, WFP in Haiti defined its strategy to fight hunger in the Country Strategic Plan (DSP 2019-2023), which includes activities related to emergency food assistance to populations affected by a shock, the establishment of nutrition-oriented social safety nets, and , building the capacity and livelihoods of small producers and their resilience to climate change, and building the capacity of national and local actors to fight hunger. To do so, WFP reviewed its response strategy developed at the end of 2019 and now expects to assist more people across the country with food assistance and cash transfers to households vulnerable areas in IPC3+,complemented by malnutrition screening and communication activities for behaviour change in nutrition, hygiene and gender. In addition, the resilience projects of the WFP have been amplified since the year 2019 with the acquisition of new sources of financing in the long term. WFP also continues to support school-aged girls and boys in the’A alimentation programme across countries.
JOB OBJECTIVES
Under the direct supervision of the National Nutrition Officer, the general supervision of the Policy Officer Nutrition & SBCC Programme, carry out specialized tasks in the context of’administration and data management in support of nutrition activities, including, SBCC and HIV to contribute to the effective implementation of operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide administrative support to the management of nutrition projects and activities, including,
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SBCC and HIV in accordance with established objectives and WFP policies and procedures.
- To ensure accurate and timely recording of data from field activities nutrition, and, SBCC and HIV in accordance with WFP standards and guidelines in coordination with focal points in sub-offices and cooperating partners.
- Consolidate data and assist in the analysis and reporting of ( assistance needs, use of resources, progress of programs, performance, etc. ) to support decision-making operational.
- Work and exchange relevant information with WFP internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of current project activities.
- Carry out field supervisions of nutrition, HIV and SBCC activities implemented by cooperating partners and ensure compliance with reference protocols, in line with national policies and WFP.
- Support the country office in all other related tasks as required.
THE DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
- Nutrition/HIV/SBCC data collected according to the indicators of each project through the reference systems and databases.
- WINGS, ITS, COMET, LESS, SCOPE and FRN nutrition procedures up to date, submitted and/or validated
- Reports of the monitoring of field activities carried out by the cooperating partners, including recommendations the WFP.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR :
| Show the’example with integrity | Respects WFP values, principles and standards : Demonstrates WFP values, principles and standards | Respect others and value diversity :Valorizes diversity by using respectful and inclusive language | Stay focused and calm in stressful contexts :Stay focused and calm in stressful contexts | Demonstrates’humility and has the will to’learn : Displays its humility and willingness to’learn and share knowledge, seeking feedback from’ information and taking into account observations, seizing opportunities to perfect |
| Generates results and holds itscommitments | Provides results for anmaximum impact : Take responsibility for producing results | Delegate in an appropriate manner :S’ adapts easily to change | S’ adapts easily to change :S’ adapts easily to change, adjusting its work if necessary |
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| Promotes collaborative team work’ and a spirit of’inclusion | Promotes oneinclusive and collaborative spirit : Promotes the work of’ team by sharing ideas and freely addressing the problems | Communicate constructive observations toopportune moment:Communicates observationsconstructive at the right time | Build and share new perspectives : Listen carefully to others and share their opinions | |
| Apply the strategic thinking | Communicates andrealize the vision of WFP:Adheres to the vision of the WFP and the way in which it influences its role | Show curiosity and explore new ways of doing things : Demonstrates curiosity and implements new ways of doing things when it is relevant to the situation | Analyze and evaluate data :Collects data and shares knowledge for the activities of the’team | Takes into account the’ impact of decisions :Ask questions to understand the’ impact of decisions on its objectives |
| Builds and maintains lasting partnerships | Create partnerships :Act professionally with external partners | Collaborates in the achievement of common’objectives : Collaborates with partners for the realizationd’ common objectives |
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
Training : Hold a 1st cycle university degree in a relevant discipline (project management, economic and legal sciences, administration /or epidemiology, statistics and similar)
| Experience : | Have at least 3 (three years) of’ experiences in the field of’administration of projects or management of data including health or nutritionExperience in the humanitarian field |
| Knowingsand skills : | Mastery of the main software and computer programs required (including Office package, Power Bi, Kobo).Strong motivation to carry out the required responsibilities and acquire new skills related to the position. |
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Teamwork with national and international staff (multicultural environment)
- Availability for travel in departments.
Languages : Mastery of the French language, knowledge of the English’ is an asset
NB:The contact details of the persons/institutions mentioned in the CV must contain an email address and a valid telephone number.
Applicants must be of Haitian Nationality
Deadline for submission of applications: 2 February 2024
5/1/2024