Under the supervision of the WFP Deputy Country Director, the Programme Officer/Head of Provincial Office, Muzaffarabad is responsible for the following duties:

· Responsible for programme delivery, office management, staff security, accountability within limits of delegated authority;

· Maintain direct relations with heads of technical units at Country Office;

· Represent WFP at the provincial level;

· Plan and co-ordinate WFP operations in the province together with cooperating partners and local authorities (including development of workplan with Implementing Partners and their capacity to deliver);

· Plan, organize and monitor food distributions, which involves preparing monthly/quarterly food distribution plans and ensuring that the plan is implemented accordingly;

· Provide guidance and support in relation to the WFP’s Operations in AJK, which includes formulating implementation and monitoring of Programmes and activities in the Region;

· Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of programmes;

· Assist the government in identifying fields of development where food assistance can be usefully employed and give assistance in planning, formulating, and targeting recipients for new requests for WFP assistance;

· Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and related government plans;

· Ensure write-up of monthly reports and other reports as required and ensure timely submission of the reports to the Country Office;

· Pro-actively manage food pipeline needs;

· Prepare financial forecast and manage and account for cash advances for WFP in relation to expenditures, and ensure that, replenishment requests and payment vouchers are submitted to CO on a monthly basis;

· Manage proper office administrative systems, including filing system and personnel records;

· Prepare office workplan and ensure timely completion of staff Performance Appraisals;

· Take measures to ensure security of WFP premises and security of staff when traveling;

· Monitor adherence to security rules, in particular obtaining security clearance for staff travel;

· Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures with respect to food aid.

Ability to produce clear and timely written communication in the form of proposals and reports. Numeric, budgetary and financial reporting skills. Ability to use initiative when required and appropriate. Research and analytical skills. Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu.