Team Lead, SSA8 Noakhali Emergency Hub

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

9 December 2024-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

In response to the recent devastating flood in the east, WFP started its operations in four districts under the Chattogram division. Currently, WFP does not have a Field Office in this area. Considering the ongoing emergency response operations and overall monitoring and coordination on the ground, WFP established an emergency response hub in Noakhali for six months. Therefore, WFP is seeking a competent candidate with adequate experience and knowledge, especially in emergency response for six months.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Operations, and within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency flood response in Noakhali, Feni, Lakshmipur and Cumilla districts under Chattogram division. It includes field-level implementation, coordination with local administration and government, UN agencies, clusters, other I/NGOs, administrative and financial management of the hub, and monitoring and reporting response activities.

Key Responsibilities for the position are listed below;
 
• Effectively plan and manage WFP emergency operations within the targeted districts for emergence response; 
• Represent WFP in the field and maintain close liaison/collaboration with local government authorities, government agencies, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, clusters, civil society, beneficiaries, and other partners;
• Coordinate and monitor the effective implementation of field-level activities, particularly cash for work and livelihood activities so that daily operational issues are timely resolved to prevent any potential risk or delays.
• Ensure that allocated resources are used efficiently and are in line with agreed plans, and any deviations are reported to the Field Operations/Country Office.
• Facilitate and guide cooperating partners’ staff to conduct Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and develop Risk Reduction Action Plans and get the authorities' necessary approval. 
• Ensure extensive and frequent presence at project areas, cash-for-work sites, community consultation/mobilization, cash agent points and centres.
• Review the response progress and report to Field Operations daily.  
• Ensure that the recommended control mechanisms for cash distributions are in place.
• Ensure the safety and security of WFP staff, operations, equipment and vehicles in the operational areas by complying with WFP security management policy. Close communication with the WFP security unit for necessary guidance for any security issues.
 

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience with a minimum 3 years of relevant professional work experience in relevant field including managing a team.

Education: Advanced University degree in Sociology, Social Development, Development Economics or Performance Management, monitoring and evaluation or other relevant field.

Language: Fluency in both written and oral communication in English and Bangla.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Skills in the use of computers; MS Office, such as Word and Excel. Working knowledge in spreadsheets and other software packages.

Job Title:  Team Lead, Noakhali Emergency Hub
Grade: SSA8
Type of contract: Special Service Agreement
Duration: 06 months
Duty Station: Noakhali 
Number of positions: 01
Date of Publication: 03 December 2024
Deadline of Application: 09 December 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.

 

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance. 

Desired Experiences:

• Experience in managing emergency response and preparedness activities.
• Exposure to field operations, preferably in an emergency.
• Sound experience in gender-sensitive programming and programming that empowers women and girls; experience in inclusion of people with physical or mental challenges.
• Experience of analyzing local political situations and assessing risks accurately.
• Experience leading a small to mid-size team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
• Participation in a government/partner negotiation within the area of focus.

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