Anticipatory Action Field Assistant

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Project Partner: World Food Programme (WFP)
Location: Simanjiro
Employment Type: Full-Time

The United Nations Volunteers programme, in partnership with the World Food Programme, is seeking an Anticipatory Action Field Assistant to support operational roll-out and readiness activities of the Anticipatory Action project in Simanjiro District. The role focuses on community engagement, coordination with local authorities, field monitoring, and supporting climate resilience and disaster preparedness interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support operational roll-out and readiness activities of the Anticipatory Action project in Simanjiro District.
• Facilitate coordination and engagement with district authorities, line departments, community leaders, and local stakeholders.
• Support community sensitization and awareness activities on Anticipatory Action concepts and interventions.
• Assist in collection, verification, and documentation of baseline and operational data related to early warning triggers and early actions.
• Support planning and organization of meetings, training sessions, and field activities at district and community levels.
• Monitor implementation progress and provide regular field updates and reports to the WFP programme team.
• Identify operational challenges and support development of practical solutions during project implementation.
• Document lessons learned and good practices to support future project scale-up.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education

• Technical or vocational diploma in Disaster Management, Climate Change, Development Studies, Agriculture, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience in community-based projects, disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, or humanitarian programmes.
• Experience working with local government authorities and communities.
• Knowledge of early warning systems, early action, or climate-related interventions will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and community engagement abilities.
• Good understanding of the context of the district.
• Ability to work independently in remote settings.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently.
• Cultural sensitivity and professionalism.
• Commitment to UN values and humanitarian principles.
• Fluency in English and Swahili.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official UNV application portal:

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