Job Description

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

VACANCY DETAILS
Job Title: Senior Programme Associate (Training & Technology)
Grade: Level 7
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Duration: 1 Year (with possible renewable)
Reporting To: Head of Field Office-Odisha,
Duty Station: Mission Shakti Department- Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Date of Publication: 12 October 2023
Deadline of Application: 26 October 2023

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This vacancy is open to Indian National only
• This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. `
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted
• A Written test will be used for Screening Candidates
• Only recommended candidates will be retained on roaster for a period of two years and may be considered for similar positions from roaster
• The Base Salary for this position is INR 1,12,202/- per month + 8.33% of Base Salary towards Social Security also employee will be covered with medical benefits as per WFP \'s Plan. All Tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber.

JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior Programme Associate (Training and Technology) will be based at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in the Mission Shakti Department, and work under overall guidance of the Deputy Country Director, the direct supervision of the Head, WFP Field Office Bhubaneswar and the technical guidance of the Head, Women Empowerment Unit (SO3) in the WFP Country Office, New Delhi. She/he will complete the assigned tasks in consultation with the supervisor(s) and will be required to liaise with colleagues in other units, partners in Mission Shakti and the Odisha Field Office (FO) team on a regular basis, and other external partners as required. She/he will also be required to travel to project field sites.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Not all inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Head, WFP Field Office Odisha, Bhubaneswar, the Senior Programme Associate will be responsible to perform the following duties:

1. Coordinate and organize trainings and skill development.

a. Support the creation of a scoping document of the local demand for skills and services in WSHGs (in different economic sectors including farm, non-farm and off farm) as well as aspirations of the WSHG members.
b. Identify opportunities and key stakeholders for initiating skills training, vocational education and microenterprise development training and develop partnerships with training institutions to explore and facilitate collaborative training programmes.
c. Support in designing vocational and skills training activities for WSHGs in different areas, in consultation with the technical team, key stakeholders and beneficiaries.
d. Liaise with WFP and MS team members to facilitate the utilization of the LMS on MS portal, including completion of women empowerment and financial literacy training modules by MS cadre.
e. Identify and facilitate development of any new training modules, documents based on the scoping exercise and stakeholder engagement.
f. Ensure effective delivery of skills training and establish innovative learning models, such as peer learning networks and apprenticeships.
g. Support the department in organizing training workshops, seminars, and field visits.

2. Provide technology related inputs and support.

a. Support the development and deployment of technology solutions under the project and flag technical, policy or procedural issues and concerns and support the team in resolving them.
b. Leverage MIS to monitor performance, identify key technical and operational issues being faced by the implementation teams and work with relevant stakeholders for resolution.
c. Collate and analyse data to contribute to the preparation of accurate reports on technical solution development/deployment activities, investments, and costs, identifying ideas to increase cost-efficiencies where possible. Conduct in-depth analysis of the identified challenges and problem areas.

3. Support M&E, reporting, analysis, information, and communication

a. Provide monitoring, capacity building and handholding support for all training and technology related activities, including capacity building, data collection and other field activities.
b. Provide inputs to all operating procedures, formats, templates, dashboards, etc. to enhance implementation and monitoring of the training and technology component.
c. Document and monitor progress on the training and technology component of the programme on a regular basis and prepare periodic reports and provide timely progress updates for sharing within WFP (with senior management, regional office, or HQ), or with Mission Shakti or other partners as required.
d. Prepare articles, briefs or other communication material based on training and technology activities and support its dissemination through various communication media.

4. Other responsibilities

a. Provide background notes, data and updates on the training and technology component as required.
b. Document project processes, as required.
c. Participate in external partner meetings on the theme, as required, and support in related activities.
d. Support in any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. First University Degree with additional years of related work experience or Trainings/courses from an institute of repute in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Project Management, Development Studies, Engineering, Rural management, and social science is desirable.

EXPERIENCE
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience working in rural livelihoods projects, particularly in training and capacity development knowledge.
Knowledge of the Indian Government bureaucracy and livelihood operations required.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
The post holder should have strong technical, analytical and problems solving skills; ability to think through complex issues to conceptualize, design and execute action plans. Demonstrate passion and motivation with the ability to manage complexities, multiple tasks with commitment to deliver against multiple, tight deadlines at work. Excellent team player with an ability to work collaboratively, share information and build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds while focusing on impact and results. Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation, and documentation skills. Maturity and presence required to effectively participate and contribute in meetings with private sector stakeholders and senior government officials.

LANGUAGE
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Odia is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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.

ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world\'s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world\'s largest humanitarian organization that is committed to saving lives in emergencies and changing lives through sustainable development. WFP is working with 83 countries around the world, supporting governments in their efforts to reach the targets under Sustainable Development Goal 2 - improving access to food, ending all forms of malnutrition, improving incomes, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
In India WFP has been closely working with the Government of India and the state Government of Odisha since 1963. Since 2012, WFP has been providing technical assistance and capacity development to Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, School & Mass Education, and Planning and Convergence Departments to ensure improved access food through transformation of TPDS, access to nutritious food through food fortification, and analysis of food and nutrition security scenario respectively. In addition to closely working with Odisha, understanding the working and aspiration of the state, WFP also brings in its vast global expertise gained by undertaking innovative programmes for promoting women\'s social and financial mobility.

In line with its global commitment, WFP India\'s current Country Strategic Plan (CSP), 2023-26, too articulates a strong commitment to enhancing livelihoods, gender equality and women\'s empowerment by incorporating gender as a cross-cutting theme across all components of the plan and adopting a gender-transformative approach in its programmes. WFP aims to focus its efforts on promoting policies and interventions that interweave gender, women\'s empowerment, and food security and nutrition at multiple levels.
Recognizing the role played by women small and marginal farmers, and Women Self Help Groups (WSHG) in enhancing the well-being of the population, the Government of Odisha has taken pioneering steps to empower women and ensure their equal participation in the development process. Mission Shakti, the dedicated department for women empowerment, has prioritized enhancement of women\'s livelihoods and incomes as a broad-spectrum strategy for empowering women. WFP and Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha, have collaborated to provide technical assistance in the thematic areas of improved livelihoods, women empowerment, and nutrition to support Mission Shakti in achieving its outcomes. A series of activities are being implemented under the partnership to build capacities of Mission Shakti and the WSHGs to enhance women\'s economic participation, market linkages, incomes, and empowerment.

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.

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