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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• 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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

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, within delegated authority):

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer this position will be responsible for the following duties:

Programme Implementation Support

1. Assist the School Feeding Programme Officer in implementing school feeding activities in Cox’s Bazar.

2. Provide technical assistance to local government education offices, schools, and teachers to ensure effective delivery of programme activities.

Capacity Strengthening

1. Design and implement initiatives to strengthen the capacity of government education officials and master trainers, focusing on teachers’ professional development in instructional methods and library management.

2. Organize and facilitate training sessions for teachers on Bangla instruction and library activities.

3. Provide Training of Trainers (ToT) and on-site support to teachers on extracurricular initiatives such as Little Doctors and

Little Agriculturists activities.

4. Organize training sessions for education officials and vendors on supply chain management related to the new modality of the government-implemented school feeding programme.

School-Level Support

1. Oversee and monitor school-level training and orientations conducted by trained teachers for schoolchildren.

2. Provide technical and capacity-strengthening support to schools in implementing annual health check-ups, deworming campaigns, health and nutrition sessions, and establishing vegetable gardens in schoolyards.

Coordination and Monitoring

1. Organize quarterly meetings with headteachers and master trainers to review progress, address challenges, and identify support needs.

2. Conduct school visits to monitor and ensure continuation of best practices from the previous WFP-implemented school feeding programme.

3. Establish and maintain strong liaison and coordination with District and Upazila Education Offices to ensure smooth implementation of capacity-strengthening activities.

Special Programme Support

1. Contribute to the implementation of school feeding activities in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) is required.  Education in any relevant field is preferable. 
Experience: At least 6 years of overall experience in areas related to Primary Education/Related Programme Implementation or other relevant fields.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.
 
Job Title: Programme Associate (School Feeding), SC6, Cox's Bazar
Grade: SC6
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Cox's Bazar
Number of positions: 01

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
 
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance. 
 
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:​

1. Advanced university degree in education is preferable.

2. Good facilitation skill, vast knowledge on curriculum, material and module development.

3. Excellent Bangla writing skills are essential.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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.