UN World Food Programme –
Somalia
Job Advertisement
Vacancy Announcement No.VA-023/2012
Post Title:Programme Officer (Recovery
Coordinator)
Duty Station: Nairobi
Date of issue: 18.06.2012
Contract type: Fixed Term (FT)
Closing date: 01.07.2012
Organizational background
The World Food Programme
Somalia activities include food assistance relief, emergency school feeding,
humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency
rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to
qualified Kenyan nationals only.
Female candidates in
particular, are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
Under the direct
supervision of the programme support coordinator, the incumbent will be
responsible for the following duties;
- Coordinate
the Programme Recovery/livelihood unit;
- In
conjunction with programme unit devise a strategy for Recovery and
Livelihood activities in Somalia;
- Implement
Recovery and Livelihood activities with the strategic framework of WFP and
the Somalia Programme;
- Provide
technical support to the Area Offices on the livelihood and implementation
of Recovery activities;
- Ensure
training materials and guidelines are kept up to date and in line with
country office strategic plan and activities;
- In
consultation with the Recovery focal point, organize for SO and CP Food
for Assets (FFA)/Food for Training (FFT)/ Emergency School Feeding (ESF)
focal points trainings;
- Participate
in the review of M & E tools and CP reporting formats for FFA
(training)/ESF activities;
- Participate
in regular support and supervision at project sites to monitor progress
and challenges faced;
- Participate
in the mid-term review and evaluation of projects as necessary;
- Assist in
the follow-up of project completion reports, analysis and compile reports;
- Maintain an
up-to-date database for recovery and livelihood projects;
- Follow up
with the Area Offices for update on the ESFP and FFA/T work plan indicator;
- Take part in
the internal review of project documents;
- Represent
WFP on UNSAS and contribute to development of UNSAS documents;
- Perform any
other tasks related to livelihood and recovery activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: University degree with emphasis in one or more
of the following disciplines: Economics, Agriculture, International Affairs,
Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a field
relevant to international livelihood assistance.
Experience: At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in
commerce, business administration, development or food aid support.
Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including word
processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems.
General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures
governing administration.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication
in English. Fluency in the Somali language will be an added advantage.
Interested and qualified
candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the
following procedures:
All applications must
include an accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) available at the
following linkhttp://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to
Somalia.Hr@wfp.org
Quote the Vacancy
Announcement number, job title and location of preference;
Hand delivered applications
will no longer be accepted;
Applications that do not
meet the above requirements will be disregarded;
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
