To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages to the Persons of Concern (PoCs).

Key Accountabilities:

• Support implementation of gender and protection processes and activities within the gender and protection section, supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
• Support research and evidence building needs in for programmes in gender and Protection and disability to inform gender, protection and disability mainstreaming.
• In coordination with Programme colleagues, review and adjust assessment/monitoring tools and processes to integrate protection, gender and disability in research and take actions and make recommendations for enhancement of gender protection and disability integration.
• Lead efforts to operationalize the WFP disability roadmap 2020 in WFP Uganda programmes and operations
• Support capacity building for disability mainstreaming through creating awareness about disability and advocating on issues among WFP staff and partners.
• Within the gender and protection section, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.
• Lead the integration and analysis of disability disaggregated data and disability related analysis in WFP programmes, operations and reporting (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines.
• Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
• Establish strategic partnerships and collaborations among key actors and government institutions that work to address disability issues.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

Organisational Capabilities:

Purpose:

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People:

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
• Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance:

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
• Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
• Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership:

• Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
• Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

Standard Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Science, Economics, Agriculture, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Protection or any other relevant discipline, obtained from a recognized Institution

Language:

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).

Desired Experiences For Entry Into The Role:

• Candidates with Albinism, Vitiligo or Dwarfism are highly encouraged to apply.
• At least two or three years of relevant working experience gained from a reputable organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to advocate for persons with disabilities as well as sensitization of people on all forms of diversity.
• Ability to communicate with other teams.
• Ability to contribute to the implementation of programme activities.
• This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.