JOB TITLE: Head of Area Office
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultancy Level 2
UNIT/DIVISION: Programme
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Port-au-Prince, Haiti
DURATION : 11 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Head of Area Office (HoAO) manages the WFP Sub Offices (SOs) and Port-au-Prince Field Office (FO) in Haiti, and reports to the Deputy Country Director (Operations).
The HoAO supports the WFP operations and manages programmes of moderate size or complexity that effectively meet food assistance needs or contribute to policy formulation, including partnership engagement and/or provide technical advice. Furthermore, a key aspect of this role is to oversight on programme strategy and implementation.
It is worth to mention that the HoAO operates with a high degree of independence, to ensure effective programme operations, in coordination with Operations Units, support services units at CO, and he/she is heavily involved in day–to-day activities and analytical work related to the SOs and FO under his/her responsibility.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within delegated authority, the Programme Policy Officer will:
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
CADRE DE LEADERSHIP DU PAM : NORMES COMMUNES DE COMPORTEMENT :
Leads by Example with Integrity | Upholds WFP
values, principles, and standards Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards |
Respects others and values diversity
Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same |
Stays focused and calm under pressure
Stays focused and calm when under pressure, encourages others to do the same, and offers guidance and support to manage difficult situations |
Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn
Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and pursuing opportunities to develop |
Drives Results and
Delivers on Commitments |
Delivers results for maximum impact
Identifies and aligns objectives to the required outcomes, holding self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results for maximum impact |
Delegates appropriately
Delegates responsibly and provides appropriate support empowering others to deliver results
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Adapts readily to change
Responds readily to change in different contexts and adapts accordingly |
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Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative
Environment |
Is inclusive and collaborative
Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by encouraging |
Gives timely and constructive feedback
Supports development for others by giving |
Builds and shares new perspectives
Seeks out, trusts and listens attentively to diverse views to capture, learn, build |
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colleagues to collaborate by sharing ideas and openly raising issues | timely and
constructive feedback |
and share new perspectives | ||
Applies Strategic Thinking | Communicates and
fulfils WFP’s vision Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision and operational outcomes to deliver meaningful solutions |
Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things
Demonstrates curiosity, designs and implements new ways of doing things when relevant |
Analyses and evaluates data
Gathers data and different perspectives, shares knowledge and uses evidence to inform decision making |
Considers the impact of decisions
Implements decisions, considering the risks and implications of actions for teams, projects and other initiatives |
Builds and
Maintains Sustainable Partnerships |
Builds partnerships
Initiates and builds partnerships by identifying and promoting opportunities for mutual areas of interest and benefit |
Collaborates to deliver common objectives
Collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives by sharing information and co-creating innovative solutions with beneficiaries when appropriate |
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education | • | Advanced University degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses. |
Experience | • | At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the domain. |
• | Has developed, or supported in the development of, multi-discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a defined area. Participated in a moderately complex emergency operation/development programme. | |
• | Has gained experience in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation. Has led a mid-size to large team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives. | |
• | Gained experience of analysing political situations, assessing risk accurately and supporting managers and leaders in decision making that is sensitive to this. | |
• | Gained broader exposure across areas within a function (i.e. policy, programme etc.); managed mid-size financial budgets, balancing multiple priorities effectively. | |
• | Participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation in support of broad function or Country Office requirements. | |
• | Has experience with security co-ordination, Access Operations tasks, and compound management within a mid-size area. | |
Knowledge
& Skills |
• | Broad knowledge of diverse humanitarian assistance and development practices. |
• | Tact and ability to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. | |
• | Good understanding of project lifecycle, humanitarian principles and tools, programmes and transfer modalities. Ability to assimilate and analyze complex issues using independent judgment and anticipate potential strategic impact. | |
• | Ability to explain strategies and projects to field counterparts and communicate with local authorities and partners clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. | |
• | Ability to provide sound technical advice, or mobilize technical expertise, on a broad range of programmatic, operational and support areas. | |
• | Ability to lead, coach and motivate large and diverse teams for efficient and effective delivery of results. | |
• | Broad commercial understanding, with the ability to leverage external partnerships to optimize resources for WFP. High caliber negotiation and motivational skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels within and beyond the organization. | |
• | Ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety | |
Languages | • | Fluency (level C) in both oral and written communication in English and French |
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