Key Accountabilities:

• Providing direction and operational guidance to, and management of, the WFP emergency response in Afar Region
• Contribute to preparation of Afar region contingency and preparedness plans and lead the process for food cluster through identification of needs, severity, geographical scope, and People in Need, with the support of the IMO and in consultation with the cluster partners
• Ensure timely, inclusive, and regular information sharing and discussion with the food cluster partners through various modalities including cluster meetings, email dissemination of cluster products (dashboards, maps, assessments, etc.).
• Facilitate / lead needs assessment & analysis, support in conducting surveys, secondary data review, and dissemination of available information (inventory / repository) to partners.
• Actively track food cluster funding status for the dedicated response in Afar.
• Establish and maintain Technical Working Groups in the region to support partners in key thematic areas (ex: cash, targeting, monitoring etc.) or key thematic emergencies
• Identifying, coordinating and compiling resource requirements (human, financial, assets) and pro-actively monitoring and managing risks
• Coordinating with the Head of Sub-Office the WFP Security Focal Point to ensure that relevant WFP, UNDSS and country specific policies and procedures are being implemented
• Identifying and calling forward staffing needs, approving work plans for the emergency operations, and proactively monitoring and alerting when a change in profile is needed
• Monitoring and managing the utilization of resources to ensure expenditures are in line with the agreed spending plan
• Monitoring supply chain (food and cash), and clearing the procurement plan for the operation
• Ensuring that implementation for the emergency operation complies with WFP rules, regulations and policies – including being familiar with exceptional rules and regulations during emergencies
• Participating in meetings of the Operational Taskforce (OTF)
• Overseeing operational information related to the emergency
• Provide update on relief food movement (allocation, dispatch, delivery and distribution) for the Afar Region regularly and share with all concerned country office units and the sub-office
• Establish and build relations with relevant focal points relating to emergency response in the Government.
• Standard Minimum Qualification:

  Education:

  • University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance.

  Experience:

  • At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in UN organizations, international and/or national NGOs, Government entities or private sector with a focus on humanitarian work..
  • Experience working in collaboration with a diverse array of humanitarian actors, including governments, NGOs, UN agencies, civil society, etc.

  Language:

  • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English (proficiency/Level C). Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage