Community Engagement Assistant, Anticipatory Action

About this role

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Tanzania Country Office is seeking a United Nations Volunteer to support the operational roll-out and readiness activities of its Anticipatory Action programme in Arusha region, covering Same, Monduli, and Longido districts. This six-month UNV assignment is designed to provide critical on-the-ground support during the start-up phase of a new programme area where WFP does not have an established presence. Under the supervision of the Anticipatory Action Programme Lead, the UNV will facilitate coordination and engagement with district authorities, line departments, community leaders, and local stakeholders to ensure effective community engagement throughout the implementation period. Key responsibilities include supporting community-level sensitization and awareness on Anticipatory Action concepts, assisting in the collection, verification, and documentation of baseline and operational data relevant to AA triggers and early actions, and monitoring implementation progress with regular field updates and reports to the WFP programme team. The UNV will also support the planning and organization of meetings, trainings, and field activities at district and community levels, identify operational challenges and practical solutions during the start-up phase, and ensure proper documentation of lessons learned and good practices to inform scale-up. Required qualifications include at least two years of relevant experience in community-based projects, disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, or humanitarian programmes, along with experience working with local government authorities and communities. Strong communication, coordination, reporting skills, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism are essential. The position will be based in Arusha with frequent travel to the implementation districts. WFP is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger and contributes to the UN Secretary-General's Early Warnings for All Initiative through its global operational reach and expertise in climate services and anticipatory action delivery. The assignment is hosted by WFP in the United Republic of Tanzania. Applications are processed through the UN Volunteers portal.