World
Food Programme (WFP)
Vacancy
Announcement No:RBN/013/2016
Procurement
Officer, SC9
Grade: Service Contract, SC9 (NOB equivalent)
Duty
Station: WFP
Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, Nairobi
Salary: As per UN Service
Contract Salary Bands
This
vacancy is open to both male and female candidates.
The United
Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency,
fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Procurement
Officer at the SC9 level, in support of the Regional Bureau office, based in
Nairobi, Kenya.
The
Regional Bureau provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and
direction to WFP operations and activities in nine countries: Burundi,
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and
Uganda.
Accountabilities:
Under
the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Procurement Officer, the
Procurement Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Contribute
towards the development of procurement plans and processes ensuring
compliance with wider procurement policies and WFP standards.
- Support
or manage procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue
tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following
standard processes to contributing to successful procurement of food and
non-food commodities or services.
- Track
and analyze data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
- Collate
data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of
procurement activities, to contribute to a WFP wide view that enables
informed decision making and consistency of information presented to
stakeholders, leading to performance optimization.
- Collate
information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support
auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance
rules.
- Work
in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners
including suppliers, superintendents, companies, etc. to align procurement
activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting
food assistance needs.
- Support
training of WFP staff to take a strategic and proactive approach to the
procurement of food and non-food commodities and services, for example
designing and reviewing training materials.
- Guide
and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and
supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
- Follow
standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly
respond and deploy food and needed goods and services to affected areas at
the onset of the crisis.
- Act
in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency
food assistance needs.
- Perform
other tasks as required
Qualifications
and Experience
Education: Advanced University degree in Economics,
Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other
relevant field, or First University degree with an additional relevant work
experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: At least three or more years of
post-graduate progressively responsible professional work experience in related
areas.
Knowledge
& Skills:
- Experience
with procurement activities (purchasing, vendor research, etc.)
- Experience
conducting cost analyses.
- Experience
working with vendors or other partners.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication
in English is essential.
Desirable
skills:
- Training
and/or experience using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and outlook.
Application
procedures:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications ONLY, according to the following procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0022016
Step 1: Create your online CV
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Procurement
Assistant
Grade: Service Contract, SC4 (G4 equivalent)
Duty
Station: WFP
Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, Nairobi
Salary: As per UN Service
Contract Salary Bands
This
vacancy is open to both male and female candidates.
Qualified
female applicants are encouraged to apply.
The
World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting
hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Procurement Assistant
in support of the Regional Bureau office, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The
Regional Bureau provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and
direction to WFP operations and activities in nine countries: Burundi,
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda.
Accountabilities:
Under
the direct supervision of the Procurement Officer, the Procurement Assistant
will be responsible for the following duties:
- Gather
information with clear direction to support the drafting of documents and
preparing reports by other staff.
- Respond
to queries and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a timely
and accurate service to clients.
- Support
processing and managing routine administrative and financial tasks in
various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely
management of resources.
- Provide
revision and proof-reading services for standard documents, to contribute
to the development of accurate documentation.
- Take
responsibility for the maintenance of set standard systems and files, to
ensure information is accurate and readily available for the function.
- Identify
simple discrepancies in statistics and data, such as missing information,
and report to senior staff in order to support clients to deliver their
work.
- Take
responsibility for data integrity to facilitate availability of accurate
information in corporate systems.
- Provide
guidance on routine business support methods and practices to junior
colleagues to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the
required standards.
- Work
with a variety of individuals, taking on feedback where appropriate to
assist in business support delivery for staff.
Qualifications
and Experience
Education: Secondary school
education, preferably supplemented by technical training/certificate in
business studies or related field.
Experience: At least three years of
progressively responsible working experience in Procurement (Food and/or Goods
& Services), including some experience in finance, audit, or other related
fields.
At
least one year at G3 level or equivalent.
Knowledge
& Skills:
- Proficient
in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as
Microsoft Word.
- Knowledge
of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal
supervision.
- Uses
tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of
individuals.
- Ability
to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.
- Ability
to offer guidance or basic on-the-job training to more junior staff.
Language: Fluency (level C) in
English language.
Desirable
skills: Training
and/or experience using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and outlook.
Application
procedures:
Interested
and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications ONLY,
according to the following procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0022017
Step 1: Create your online CV
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Job
Title:Programme Policy Officer
Post
Grade: Fixed
Term - FT, NOB
Duty
Station: Nairobi
Date
of issue: 18
August 2016
Deadline
for application: 01
September 2016
Accountabilities: The Programme Policy
Officer will work under the Relief and Refugees unit under the overall
supervision of the Head of the unit (HoU).
The
incumbent will support the Government of Kenya, working closely with the
Ministry of Devolution and Planning, State Department of Special Programmes in
the implementation of relief activities, based on assessed needs or other
emergency related responses.
The
incumbent’s key function in the Ministry will be to support coordination,
documentation and reporting on relief response in the Ministry.
This
position is a secondment position to the Governement and the incumbent is
expected to spend 60% of his/her time working from the Ministry of Devolution.
The other 40% of time, the incumbent will work within the Relief and Refugees unit to support Kenya Country Office operations related activities that incllude Food Commodity Management for the resilience activities and continuos liaison with other units, mainly in logistics and budget & programming to ensure smooth management of food commodities as well as timely delivery to the counties.
Furthermore,
the Officer will work closely with Heads of Field Offices to ensure adequate,
timely allocation and accountability of food resources.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide
capacity support to the Ministry of Devolution & Planning in the
implementation of relief and emergency response activties; which includes
among others consultative and technical reviews to establish the existing
capacities and gaps for potential capacity strengthening in emergency
preparedness and response;
- Develop
action plan for capacity strengthening initiatives in the identified gap
areas and lead the actual implementation of recommended interventions and
programmes that will include training of relevant staff and other agreed
upon capacity support activities.
- Provide
strategic advice in the design, planning and implementation of relief food
assistance coordinated between the Directorate of Special Programmes and
other stakeholders.
- Support
the Relief and Refugee Head of Unit in the management of emergency
preparedness and implemetation of emergency programmes at Kenya Coutry
Office.
- Support
the resilience unit in resource Management; in consultation with the
Resource Management unit on food pipeline based information; Resource
Based Planning, allocate and prepare Food Release Notes (FRN) and follow
closely with logistics unit to ensure timeliness in food delivery to EDPs
at county level.
- Prepare
and review timely reports and documents; project documents, proposals, log
frames, Standard Project Reports (SPRs), budgets revisions, pipeline,
donor and monthly executive briefs for relief related activities.
- Prepare
response analysis documents and implementation strategy describing
implementation arrangements for food assistance to operationalise bi
annual food security assessments.
- Support
the HoU to prepare key communication messages for both external and
internal audience to WFP on relief and emergency related issues.
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the HoU.
Minimum
qualifications & education:
- University
Degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Social Sciences,
Economics, Agriculture, International Affairs, Business Administration,
Development Studies or a field relevant to International Development
Assistance such as Nutrition, Food Security or humanitarian response.
- Master’s
Degree in relevant disciplines will be an asset.
- At
least five years of postgraduate experience with an International
Organisation or Government in the field of food assistance and community
development.
- Demonstrated
ability to work with Government with the required diplomacy and tactical
skills to handle complex situations
- Possess
excellent communication skills with ability to discuss and train senior
government officers in a respectful, clam and composed manner
- Good
knowledge of key functions of the Ministry of Devolution and Planning,
especially the State Department of Special Planning will be an added
advanatage
- Skills
and experiences in public sector management, development projects,
emergency assistance and/or operational aspects of multilateral food
assistance.
- Advanced
analytical skills, resourcefulness, maturity of judgement, negotiating
skills and ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken
English.
- Ability
to work in a multi-cultural team and cope with difficult situations,
demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships
with counterparts and staff within the office, host population, donors,
NGOs and other UN agencies.
- Ability
to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan
and those under supervision.
- Excellent
computer skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
How to
Apply
Interested
and qualified Candidates are requested to submit online applications only
according to the following procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0022039
Step 1: Create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Contextual
Risk Analyst, SC8
Grade: Service Contract, SC8
(NOA equivalent)
Duty
Station: WFP
Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, Nairobi
Salary: As per UN Service
Contract Salary Bands
This
vacancy is open to both male and female candidates.
Qualified
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian
agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of
Contextual Risk Analyst at the SC8 level, based in our Regional Bureau for East
& Central Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.
The
Regional Bureau provides support and oversight to nine countries {Burundi,
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda} in
the region.
WFP’s
programme of work in the region is characterized by significant refugee
caseloads, ongoing relief and recovery programmes for extremely vulnerable
households, as well as resilience building and livelihood activities for the
chronically food insecure.
Key accountabilities: Under the supervision of head of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPR), and working closely with the Security and Programme units and Senior Management, the Contextual Risk Analyst would be responsible for contributing timely and in-depth analysis of ongoing socio-economic and political developments in the region.
Key accountabilities: Under the supervision of head of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPR), and working closely with the Security and Programme units and Senior Management, the Contextual Risk Analyst would be responsible for contributing timely and in-depth analysis of ongoing socio-economic and political developments in the region.
This
will serve to support informed decision making for WFP’s overall emergency
preparedness as well as helping to guide its operational responses within the
region.
Other
duties will include:
- Monitor
and analyze socio-economic, political and conflict related developments in
the East and Horn of Africa using a wide range of remote and in-country
sources to ensure timely and accurate coverage of relevant events that can
impact on WFP’s operations.
- Monitor
and analyze emergency situations from a socio-economic and political risk
perspective in the region and develop and maintain a 'watch list' of
countries with a potential for further humanitarian crisis.
- Independently
conduct socio-economic, political and conflict related analysis and/or
research activities on specific issues/topics; draft written presentations
of findings and key recommendations for WFP senior management.
- Provide
overview and analysis of electoral cycles within the RBN region, and
potential humanitarian implications of associated unrest.
- Provide
management with input for WFP’s early warning systems related to
socio-economic, political and conflict related risk.
- Assist
in preparation of briefings, speeches, presentations, and background
material for senior management in the regional bureau.
- Occasional
travel to recipient countries to assess socio-economic and political
developments with relevant actors.
- Support
and assist country offices in analysis, interpretation, understanding and
advice on socio-economic and political trends that could potentially
affect WFP.
- Assist
the communications team to ensure that WFP’s public messaging is informed
by an in-depth understanding of key socio-economic and political
issues/developments.
- Provide
analytical inputs to corporate publications and internal documents as
required.
Qualifications
and Experience
- Education:
Advanced university degree in Political Science, Social Studies,
Governance, Law, Conflict Resolution, International Development,
Development Economics, Journalism, International Relations, Communications
or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years
of related work experience and/or training.
- Experience:
At least one or more years of post-graduate progressively responsible
professional work experience in related areas.
Knowledge
& Skills:
- Demonstrated
ability to collate accurate and timely information in required format
(i.e. written or visual communications materials as well as verbally), to
facilitate information flows and informed decision making.
- Ability
to capture important information, synthesize and produce high quality
analysis.
- An
understanding of the multilateral/interagency environment and the
international dynamics in which WFP, as a UN agency, operates.
Language: Fluency in both oral
and written communication in English is essential.
Desirable skills:
Training
and/or experience using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and outlook.
Application
procedures:
Interested
and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications ONLY,
according to the following procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0022015
Step 1: Create your online CV
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Step 1: Create your online CV
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Finance
OfficerNOB, Kampala Uganda
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda.
Currently
WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action
(EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market
Support (AMS).
WFP
has operations in various parts of the Country. WFP cherishes and takes pride
in its human capital; therefore we seek to recruit a competent person for the
position mentioned.
Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the International Finance and Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer will support the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, analysing, reporting and providing core administrative support to enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible and will be required to undertake the following tasks:-
Duties and Responsibilities:
Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the International Finance and Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer will support the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, analysing, reporting and providing core administrative support to enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible and will be required to undertake the following tasks:-
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support
corporate finance and resource management strategies and major ongoing
programmatic initiatives, participating where appropriate using finance
and resource management expertise.
- Contribute
towards the development of country specific plans and processes, aligned
with Regional and wider WFP strategy, policies and processes to meet the
food assistance needs of beneficiaries within the Country.
- Analyze
and report on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects in
accordance with corporate governance requirements, ensuring accuracy,
deadlines, and accounting processes are complied with.
- Monitor
and analyze budgets for new and ongoing projects according to established
corporate procedures and requirements.
- Perform
bank reconciliations, disbursements, clearance of receivables, overall
cash management and monthly financial closures on a regular basis in
accordance with corporate requirements.
- Where
necessary, deliver core administrative services, working with contractors
and following standard processes to provide cost-effective, quality and
timely services to WFP staff.
- Where
necessary, undertake basic human resource functions related to staff
benefits, recruitment of local staff, and training.
- Collate
and analyze data for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, in order
to provide management with financial, accounting and budgetary information
to enable them to make informed decisions.
- Track
and analyze data to identify opportunities for improvements to policies,
systems and procedures in order to minimize financial risks, improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and ensure services are
aligned with business objectives.
- Deliver
financial controls and insight into WFP performance, undertaking periodic
risk and internal control assessments to identify areas which may present
potential audit, compliance or financial risks.
- Guide
and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and
supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
- Represent
unit/CO at internal meetings, external meetings and events with other UN
agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and
entities as required.
- Follow
standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly
respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the
onset of the crisis.
- Perform
other duties as required.
Qualifications
& Experience Required:
- Advanced
University degree in Finance, Business Administration and Accounting or
related field obtained from a recognized institution;
- Or
first University degree in Finance, Business Administration and Accounting
with additional years of related work experience;
- At
least six (6) years of relevant working experience in Finance gained from
a reputable organizations;
- Membership
to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA);
- Writing
and organizational skills that lead to timely documentation and submission
of reports;
- Excellent
command of spoken and written English;
- Good
knowledge and skills in using MS Office applications;
Application
Procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0022025
Step 1: Register and create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Step 1: Register and create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Finance
OfficerNOA, Kampala Uganda
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda.
Currently
WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action
(EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market
Support (AMS).
WFP
has operations in various parts of the Country. WFP cherishes and takes pride
in its human capital; therefore we seek to recruit a competent person for the
position mentioned.
Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the International Finance and Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer will support the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, reporting on key data and providing basic administrative and human resource functions that enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible and will be required to undertake the following tasks:-
Duties and Responsibilities:
Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the International Finance and Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer will support the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, reporting on key data and providing basic administrative and human resource functions that enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible and will be required to undertake the following tasks:-
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain
awareness of corporate finance and resource management strategies and
major ongoing programmatic initiatives, participating where appropriate
using finance and resource management expertise.
- Contribute
towards the development of country specific plans and processes, aligned
with Regional and wider WFP strategy, policies and processes to meet the
food assistance needs of beneficiaries within the Country.
- Report
on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects in accordance
with corporate governance requirements, ensuring accuracy, deadlines, and
accounting processes are complied with.
- Monitor
budgets, and carry out forecasting for new and ongoing projects according
to established corporate procedures and requirements.
- Perform
bank reconciliations, disbursements, clearance of receivables, overall
cash management and monthly financial closures on a regular basis in
accordance with corporate requirements.
- Where
necessary, deliver core administrative services, working with contractors
and following standard processes to provide cost-effective, quality and
timely services to WFP staff.
- Where
necessary, undertake basic human resource functions related to staff
benefits, recruitment of local staff, and training.
- Collate
data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting,
providing management with financial, staffing and resource usage
information to enable them to make informed decisions.
- Track
and collate data to support others to improve policies, systems and
procedures in order to minimize financial risks, improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of operations, and ensure services are aligned with business
objectives.
- Contribute
to the delivery of financial controls and insight into WFP performance,
supporting periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify
areas which may present potential audit, compliance or financial risks.
- Guide
and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and
supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
- Represent
unit/CO at internal meetings, external meetings and events with other UN
agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and
entities as required.
- Follow
standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly
respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the
onset of the crisis.
- Perform
other duties as required.
Qualifications
& Experience Required:
- Advanced
University degree in Finance, Business Administration and Accounting or
related field obtained from a recognized institution;
- Or
first University degree in Finance, Business Administration and Accounting
with additional years of related work experience;
- At
least six (6) years of relevant working experience in Finance gained
from a reputable organizations;
- Membership
to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA);
- Writing
and organizational skills that lead to timely documentation and submission
of reports;
- Good
knowledge and skills in using MS Office applications;
- Excellent
command of English is vital.
Application
Procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0022026
Step 1: Register and create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Step 1: Register and 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 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered
for this vacancy.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 1st September 2016
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
Deadline for applications: Thursday 1st September 2016
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status
WFP does not charge any fees from applicants at any stage in the recruitment process
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