World Food Programme Vacancy Announcement WFP/54/09
This Vacancy is open to males and females.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Date of issue: 18 November 2009
Deadline for application: 1 December 2009
Post Title: National Programme Officer (WFP Purchase For Progress Outreach Officer)
Post Grade: NOA (Service Contract)
Duty Station: Nairobi
Accountabilities:
Under the overall supervision of the WFP P4P Coordinator and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (P4P) within the overall policy and development operational framework of WFP, the incumbent will participate in development of plans and procedures related to Purchase for Progress Activities, and oversee the overall management and implementation of WFP’s outreach to smallholder producers and small traders.
This will be done in close liaison with MOA, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
This Vacancy is open to males and females.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Date of issue: 18 November 2009
Deadline for application: 1 December 2009
Post Title: National Programme Officer (WFP Purchase For Progress Outreach Officer)
Post Grade: NOA (Service Contract)
Duty Station: Nairobi
Accountabilities:
Under the overall supervision of the WFP P4P Coordinator and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (P4P) within the overall policy and development operational framework of WFP, the incumbent will participate in development of plans and procedures related to Purchase for Progress Activities, and oversee the overall management and implementation of WFP’s outreach to smallholder producers and small traders.
This will be done in close liaison with MOA, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall management and implementation of P4P’s outreach activities, including targeting, mobilization, registration, and capacity-building.
- Coordinate with partners (MOA, NGOs, UN Agencies, Private Sector partners) to identify and mobilize smallholder producers and small traders that meet P4P’s targeting criteria.
- Co-ordinate the development of capacity-building materials for P4P activities with government counterparts, NGOs, farmer groups, traders, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare terms of reference, briefing materials; organize meetings and field trip schedules related to the development of these materials.
- Work with the service units (Procurement, Logistics, Finance) to advise supported vendors and partners on WFP’s quality requirements, collection and storage facilities, bagging, loading, and other matters related to the contractual process.
- Coordinate with service units (Procurement, Logistics, Finance) the development of formats, procedures, guidance and tools related to P4P activities, for incorporation into relevant standard operating procedures.
- Participate in regular reporting, review and evaluation functions, impact assessments and project appraisals to improve targeting and implementation.
- Provide analytical briefs, written and verbal comments on drafts.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of corporate partner resources through preparation of forward plans, budget forecasts, periodic reviews and financial reports.
- Represent WFP at meetings/functions, prepare briefs, accompany WFP visitors on field trips and co-ordinate and participate in training of beneficiaries and implementing partners.
- • Supervise consultants and others hired to assist with the implementation of specific activities.
Education:
Essential: University degree in Adult Education, Agriculture, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields. Post graduate university degree and experience in agricultural marketing will be an added advantage.
Experience: Master’s degree with at least one year’s experience OR Bachelor’s degree with at least three years’ professional experience in agricultural marketing, community mobilization, procurement and/or logistics with an international organisation or government ministry.
Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems. A thorough knowledge of project planning and procurement processes. A high level of analytical capability and excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills.
Languages: Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
Kenyan nationals with the above qualifications and experience are requested to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/54/09 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of certificates and name, address and e-mail address of three referees.
Envelopes should be marked:- CONFIDENTIAL – WFP/54/09 and sent to
Human Resources Officer
World Food Programme
P.O. Box 44482
Nairobi 00100
NB: Applications received after the closing date and those that are not clearly showing the VA No. indicated above will not be short-listed.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
