Programme Associate (Nutrition) - G6

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

The Job holder will work under WFP Jalalabad Area Office and will report to Nutrition Programme Policy Officer and Head of program as needed. He or She will be involved mainly in management of Nutrition activities under Human Capital Development (HCD).

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide specialized technical support to Nutrition Programme activities, ensuring effective implementation and responsiveness to the nutrition needs of communities through health facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1.Provide technical and programme support for the planning, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of WFP nutrition activities (TSFP, BSFP, Stunting prevention and MCBP) ensuring alignment with WFP policies, programme guidance and agreed targets.

2.Support the management of nutrition projects and Field Level Agreements (FLAs), including calls for proposals, budget reviews, amendments, submission timelines, COPAC processes, supporting documentation, signatures and timely communication with cooperating partners and relevant WFP units.

3.Maintain accurate and up-to-date nutrition programme data and records, including FLA/amendment tracking, project documentation, beneficiary data and programme files, ensuring information is complete, well organized and readily accessible.

4.Compile, analyse and report nutrition programme data, including implementation progress, beneficiary reach, performance indicators and resource utilization, identifying trends, gaps and issues requiring follow-up and ensuring reports meet WFP quality standards.

5.Support timely and accurate nutrition reporting, including coordination with field offices, Nutrition Cluster/PND and partners to ensure completeness and consistency of TSFP and other relevant nutrition data in required databases and reporting systems.

6.Liaise with WFP Country Office, and relevant technical units to facilitate effective coordination, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of nutrition activities.

7.Coordinate with cooperating partners, government counterparts, Nutrition Cluster, UN agencies and other stakeholders to support effective implementation, monitoring and delivery of nutrition assistance.

8.Monitor programme implementation and specialized nutritious food requirements, including reviewing stock and utilization information, identifying potential gaps or pipeline issues and coordinating appropriate follow-up with programme and supply chain colleagues.

9.Facilitate workshops, trainings, review meetings, field missions and other nutrition programme activities. Contribute to programme quality and improvement, including identifying operational challenges, supporting corrective actions and recommendation.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Minimum 6 years' experience in the field of nutrition, medical, public health, food science and project management in humanitarian context.

Education: Minimum requirement completion of university (bachelor's degree)- Preferred Medical, Nutrition and Public health and food science.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)

This vacancy announcement is for Afghan nationals only and WFP encourages especially Afghan females and Afghans with disabilities to apply.

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Programme Associate (Nutrition) - G6