UN
World Food Programme – Somalia
Vacancy Announcement No.018/2016
Vacancy Announcement No.018/2016
Position
No. 16-0021797
Post
Title: National
Programme Policy Officer
3
Positions
Contract
type: Fixed
Term
Post
Grade: NOA
Duration: 1 year (Initial)
Date
of issue: 27th July
2016
Closing
Date: 9th
August 2016
Organizational
Background: The
World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief,
emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food
coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified Somali candidates only.
Female
candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Under
the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer and overall supervision of
the Head of Mogadishu Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the
following tasks:
- Contribute
towards the development of a limited number of projects, plans and
processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies;
- Provide
project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects
of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature,
ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes;
- Follow
data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality
standards are maintained;
- Research
and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in
the development of policies, programmes and activities;
- Contribute
to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities
that enable informed decision making and consistency of information
presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise
with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor
ongoing projects;
- Support
the identification, development and management of potential partnerships
to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages;
- Support
the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to
prepare for and respond to food assistance needs;
- Provide
guidance to support staff , acting as a point of referral and assisting
them with analysis and queries;
- Perform
other related duties as required.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Education:
Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics,
Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or
other field relevant to international development assistance, or First
University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or
trainings/courses.
- Experience:
At least one year of postgraduate professional experience in commerce,
business administration, development or food assistance, programme
management with national and international NGOs.
- Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a
requirement.
- Knowledge:
Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet or
other WFP software packages. General knowledge of UN system policies,
rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.
Interested
and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only
according to the following procedures:
- Go
to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0021797
- Step
1: Create your online CV.
- Step
2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to
submit your application.
- NOTE:
You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered
for this vacancy.
Applications
that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded.
Vacancy
Announcement No.016/2016
Position
No. 16-0021837
Post Title: Senior Administration Associate
Contract
type: Fixed
Term
Post
Grade: G7
Duty
Station: Mogadishu
Duration: 1 year (initial)
Date
of issue: 27th
July 2016
Closing
Date: 9th August 2016
Organizational
Background: The
World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief,
emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food
coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This
position is open to qualified Somali candidates with good knowledge of the
local area.
Female
candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under
the direct supervision of Administration and Finance Officer and overall supervision
of the Mogadishu Area Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the
following duties:
- Act
as an escalation point in providing procedural and technical support to
staff within the areas of finance and administration;
- Coordinate
a wide range of actions related to human resource, work planning,
financial management and administrative requirements;
- Participate
in the development and implementation of financial and administrative
policies and procedures, interpret and assess the impact of changes and
make recommendations on follow up actions;
- Support
management of WFP resources in the area of responsibility (WFP facilities,
assets, light vehicle fleet, etc.), monitor requirements and contribute to
the estimation of new requirements to facilitate efficiency and
cost-effectiveness of operations and services;
- Coordinate
the provision of a range of services such as facilities management,
travel, protocol and light vehicle management related, etc., reporting and
recommending solutions to rectify any major issues, to ensure the
provision of a safe and comfortable working environment for WFP staff;
- Contribute
to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, monitor
expenditure and budget forecasts, to ensure that relevant future funding
requirements are met.
- Assist
managers in the elaboration of resources requirement for budget
submission. Recommend reallocation of resources and implement
reallocations as requested;
- Prepare
budget performance reports with analysis between approved budget and
actual expenditures’ using various sources;
- Supervise
contractors providing office maintenance services and maintain requisite
documentation;
- Contribute
to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems
and design of tools, to support transparent and efficient utilization of
financial resources;
- Monitor
the daily cash position in order to optimize the use of surplus cash and
maximize returns on investment through the liquidity portfolio;
- Ensure
that payments are processed in a timely manner, resolve complex issues
relating to the disbursement or replenishment of funds;
- Monitor
account balances and oversee the recording of financial transactions in an
accurate and timely manner;
- Monitor,
control and analyse general ledger accounts;
- Prepare
and analyse financial and statistical reports as required and provide
recommendations for further actions;
- Supervise
operations of different administrative tasks including screening,
indexing, classifying, storing and disseminating information and/or
reports and materials ensuring conformity with relevant procedures and
integrity;
- Co-ordinate
and supervise work of staff engaged in different administrative services
including statistics, finance, human resources activities, and support
their learning and development;
- Prepare
and consolidate complex reports, briefing notes and other documentation as
requested;
- Respond
to a range of complex queries. Maintain good contacts, partnership and
support activities with local authorities and various vendors in the area
of responsibility;
- Co-ordinate
with other teams in order to ensure that all financial and administrative
services are being performed efficiently;
- Undertake
field missions to provide technical support and guidance;
- Perform
other related duties as required.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Education:
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in
the related functional area.
- Experience:
At least six years of progressively responsible work experience, including
at least four years in senior administrative and financial services.
- Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a
requirement.
- Knowledge:
Has knowledge and experience analysing, interpreting data, generating
reports and trained staff in the area of expertise. Experience utilizing
computers, including MS Office, and other WFP standard software packages
and systems. General knowledge of UN system administrative and financial
policies, rules, regulations and procedures would be an added advantage.
Interested
and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only
according to the following procedures:
- Go
to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0021837
- Step
1: Create your online CV.
- Step
2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to
submit your application.
NOTE:
You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for
this vacancy.
Applications
that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.