This posting is for a National Programme Officer position with the World Food Programme (WFP) based in Erbil, Iraq. The NO-A level role involves overall programme management, monitoring, and implementation in the region. Key responsibilities include developing partnerships, overseeing analytical reporting, assessing food needs in emergencies, and ensuring compliance with WFP policies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressively responsible work experience including at least 3 years in administrative services and 1 year at the G5 level. Fluency in English, Arabic, and Kurdish is required.

1. NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER - NOA - (WFP/IRQ/2012/021)
Location : Erbil, IRAQ
Application Deadline : 23-Aug-12
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-A
Languages Required : Arabic English
R E F E R A F R I E N D A P P L Y N O W
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Responsible for overall programme management which includes implementation and
monitoring of programmes and activities in the region;
2. Develop and sustain liaison with key professionals and NGOs engaged in the field of
food security;
3. Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including
proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of programmes;
4. Assess the need for food in emergency and refugee/displaced person situations, draw
up plans for its timely arrival in coordination with government and other donors, and
monitor the implementation of these plans;
5. Assist the government in identifying fields of development where food aid can be
usefully employed and give assistance in planning, formulating, and targeting recipients
for new requests for WFP aid;
6. Liaise with project implementing authorities and undertake visits to view project
outputs and beneficiaries, inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities
are received in the country, in order to ensure that progress is made in the
achievement of project objectives;
7. Design and maintain databases of indicators relating to food security and WFP projects;
8. Provide continuing liaison with bilateral food aid programmes, with UN agencies and
with NGOs providing technical or other forms of assistance to WFP assisted projects.
9. Advise the government on the handling, transport, storage and distribution (including
marketing of commodities, if sold) of the commodities supplied by WFP;
10. Assist the government on the maintenance of all records, accounts and boo ks as
stipulated in the Plan of Operations or the Letter of Understanding and ensure that
reports required for WFP are accurate and provided as scheduled;
11. Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and related government
plans;
12. Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures with respect to food aid;
13. Assist Regional and Country Directors and Programme Advisers in all matters related to
the delivery of WFP emergency assistance and bring to the attention of appropriate
regional/country staff any administrative constraints arising from rapidly evolving
emergency situations in the field;
14. Assist Country Director and/or Programme Advisor in preparation/update of the early
warning, risk analysis and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian
crises. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any actions taken;
15. Supervise other programme staff; provide training and technical guidance in their work;
16. Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies
 Action Management
 Communications
 Ethics & Values

2.  Teamwork
 Behavioral Flexibility
 Client Orientation
 Initiative
 Interpersonal Relations
 Judgment
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture,
international affairs, business administration, social sciences, development studies or a field
relevant to international development assistance.
Experience:
At least five years of progressively responsible work experience, including at least three years in
administrative services. At least one year at G5 level or equivalent.
Knowledge:
Training and/or experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and
other standard WFP software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies,
rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English, Arabic and Kurdish.
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge of relevant WFP specified software; proficiency in a second official WFP language.
Others:
Please note that no other type of application form, including CVs, will be considered for such
positions, other than the one found at the link specified above.
The applicant should be Iraqi nationality
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality
and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the
strictest confidence.