Descriptions
Summary
**Anticipatory Action Field Assistant at UN Volunteers May 2026**
**Overview**
- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a community UNV position for 12 months to support the roll-out and readiness activities at the operational level in Arusha under Anticipatory Action (AA) in the targeted districts covering Monduli and Same.
- The UNV will provide critical on-the-ground support to ensure effective engagement with local authorities, communities, and partners during this start-up phase.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Support the 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-level sensitization and awareness on Anticipatory Action concepts and planned interventions
- Assist in the collection, verification, and documentation of baseline and operational data relevant to AA triggers and early actions
- Support planning and organization of meetings, trainings, and field activities at district and community levels
- Monitor implementation progress and provide regular field updates and reports to the WFP programme team
- Support identification of operational challenges and practical solutions during the start-up phase
- Ensure proper documentation of lessons learned and good practices to inform scale-up
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
**Requirements**
- Age: 18 – 80
- Required experience: No experience required
- Nationality: Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment
- Relevant experience: 2 years
- Languages: English (Fluent), Swahili (Desirable)
- Required education level: Technical/vocational diploma in Disaster management, climate change, development studies, agriculture, or related field
**Benefits**
- Not specified
**Deadline**
- Not specified
**Job Type**
- Full-time, 12-month contract
How to apply
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
