UN World Food Programme – Somalia
Vacancy Announcement No. VA-016/2015
Vacancy Announcement No. VA-016/2015
Position No. 15-0017870
Post Title: Programme Assistant (Information Management)
Post Grade: SC5
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: One
year (Initial)
Date of issue: 10th
June 2015
Closing Date: 23rd June 2015
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
Kenyan candidates.
Female candidates in particular, are
encouraged to apply.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Information Management) and the overall supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:-
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Information Management) and the overall supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:-
- Maintain, update and ensure consistency of
data in the corporate information management system to track distribution
data and information;
- Provide inputs on food distribution on a
weekly and monthly basis;
- Liaise with field staff, Programme staff and
other units to ensure consistency of information and compliance with
established rules and procedures of data compilation and analysis;
- Conduct field visits to streamline data
compilation, identify gaps and reinforce established data compilation
procedures;
- Identify gaps, recommend and implement
solutions to improve the management of Programme information;
- Provide inputs for regular analysis of
programme information, situation reports, briefs and prepare periodic
reports as required;
- Prepare weekly overview of beneficiaries
reached;
- Analyze and process requests for a variety of
data;
- Maintain accurate records and files within the
area of work;
- Draft correspondence related to the field of
work;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Education:
- Secondary school education, preferably
supplemented by courses in a field related to WFP programmatic activities.
Experience:
- At least four years of progressively
responsible support experience in reporting, development, food and
humanitarian assistance, food security analysis, environment or other
related field.
- Experience in information management,
reporting, data handling, monitoring and evaluation of food security
projects in a humanitarian context is desirable.
Language:
- Fluency in both oral and written communication
in English is a requirement.
Knowledge:
- Experience utilizing computers, including word
processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and
systems.
- General knowledge of UN system administrative
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/15-0017870
- 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.