Asociado (a) de Programas - Implementación

Global Roles; San Fernando de Apure; On-site; VES 36,166,000 - 54,250,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Roles seeks an associate Programs - Implementation to support WFP Venezuela's Programme Unit by coordinating program activities, managing projects, and ensuring alignment with objectives.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, fluency in Spanish, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to supervise staff and collaborate with partners to deliver on cross-cutting strategies.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 6 years of post-secondary work experience; humanitarian/development preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Fluent in Spanish; English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for programmatic processes aligned with objectives.
• Coordinate WFP programs for states, ensuring alignment with standards.
• Manage projects and activities with goals and KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal and external counterparts for planning and risk management.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and document SOPs for programs.
• Guide and support implementing partners and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Project Management

Food Security Project Support

Nutrition Projects

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Data Analysis

Program Implementation

Stakeholder Coordination

Report Writing

Supervisory Abilities

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Creative Thinking

Problem Solving

Judgment and Discretion

Familiarity with COMET

Familiarity with Partner Connect

Education

University degree in project development/management, business administration, social sciences, nutrition/public health, or related fields

Tools

COMET

Partner Connect

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

The Asociado (a) de Programas - Implementación supports the implementation of various programmatic activities to meet food assistance needs effectively. The role involves coordination with internal and external stakeholders, managing projects, data analysis, reporting, and supervising support staff within WFP Venezuela's Programme Unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assistance in implementing various programmatic processes and activities in line with WFP Venezuela’s program objectives and policies.
• Coordinate WFP programs, plans, and processes for the states from the OTA and/or assigned projects from the central office, ensuring alignment with program execution requirements and corporate standards.
• Manage projects and programmatic implementation activities for assigned states and/or projects, ensuring compliance with work plans, goals, objectives, and key performance indicators.
• Support coordination with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration in planning and implementing ongoing projects and highlight potential risks.
• Conduct data analysis, prepare accurate and timely reports, and ensure documentation of standard operating procedures for programs and related activities.
• Manage and update corporate systems and tools for recording, consolidating, and reconciling program implementation information.
• Coordinate, guide, and facilitate the monthly preparation and implementation of programmatic activity plans, including distribution plans and capacity‑building plans.
• Coordinate, guide, and support implementing partners in their activities to fulfill operations and activity plans outlined in field agreements.
• Ensure proper and timely implementation or inclusion of WFP Venezuela’s cross‑cutting strategies: nutrition, disability inclusion, and community communication.
• Support the implementation of community engagement strategies to ensure beneficiaries and communities are informed and have participatory spaces.
• Propose and support timely adjustments to project planning and implementation based on monitoring findings.
• Identify monthly budget requirements and fund availability for activity plans and implementing partners.
• Support capacity‑building efforts for WFP staff, implementing partners, and other key counterparts.
• Coordinate with WFP partners and local public institutions to advance national and local activity implementation and support partner mapping.
• Identify entry points for WFP programmatic activities in Venezuela.
• Supervise and guide junior staff, providing practical advice and guidance to achieve objectives.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor and aligned with the role purpose.

Requirements

• University degree in project development/management, business administration, social sciences, nutrition/public health, or related fields.
• Minimum of 6 years of post‑secondary work experience in the public or private sector.
• Preferably, 2 years in the humanitarian/development sector and 1 year in food security and/or nutrition projects.
• Project management experience is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Analytical skills and ability to synthesize information.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Critical, creative thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• High level of judgment and discretion.
• Familiarity with WFP tools and systems (COMET, Partner Connect, etc.) is desirable.
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish.
• English proficiency is an asset.

Skills

• Project Management
• Food Security Project Support
• Nutrition Projects
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Excel
• Data Analysis
• Program Implementation
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Report Writing
• Supervisory Abilities
• Analytical Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Creative Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Judgment and Discretion
• Familiarity with COMET
• Familiarity with Partner Connect

Languages

Spanish, English