Company Address: Address UN Gigiri Compound, Nairobi, Kenya

Monitoring Assistant, SC4

JOB PURPOSE

To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, reporting issues or discrepancies to the supervisor for timely resolution of problems and to ensure that the quantity distributed and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards.
Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of commodity movements and programme checklists, in order to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items or non-food items.
Collate assistance programme(s) data in accordance with clear direction, in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.
Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.
Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners, beneficiaries, and beneficiaries, to support identifying programmatic issues with a view to fostering efficient operations.
Provide guidance for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.
Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation.
Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary Diploma or Certificate in Social Services, Nutrition, Agriculture or other related field is desirable.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Has experience analyzing programme output and outcome data.
General knowledge of WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards.

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October 30, 2024
Partnerships Officer, Consultancy Level II

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job will be based in Nairobi in the Kenya Country Office. Job holders work with high degree of independence using technical knowledge and experience to analyze data, prepare reports, provide advice and solutions to problems, and identify opportunities for improvements.
In Country Offices, these jobs report to the Communications Officer, to ensure that the Country Office partnership activities serve WFP needs in the country of assignment, taking into consideration the overall regional partnership plan and WFP’s corporate goals.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, with a mission to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. WFP Kenya is one of the 15 largest operations in the organization, with a yearly budget of approximately USD 200 million and a complex portfolio of activities spanning relief operations for refugees/vulnerable Kenyan populations; resilience building through asset creation and food systems strengthening; capacity strengthening activities (school meals, emergency preparedness and response), and logistics services including management of a major regional port and the UNHAS service.
The Country office is seeking an appropriately qualified consultant for a period of 11 months, to provide support in the areas of Partnerships (Donor Relations).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
The assignment will involve some or all of the following responsibilities:

Coordinate the implementation of agreed segments of the donor relations workplan, specifically private sector and selected government donor engagement, to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP strategic objectives.
Contribute substantively to the development, implementation and periodic revision of the Partnership Action Plan, working with functional units and RB staff to develop coordinated outreach plans. Support alignment of partner engagement across the organization.
Proactively support a wide range of aspects of the donor relations/partnerships portfolio, including:
profiling, data/trends analysis and outreach planning, to maximise resources for Kenya country office and regional/interagency initiatives, and to leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work.
Gather and share donor intelligence, including forecasting, using key information systems (eg WINGS, Salesforce, WFPgo, RBN Dashboards and Kenya CO resource management systems) to track activity and assess results.
Extend support on partnership/contribution management, in line with corporate norms, processes and legal agreements, including quality proposal and (on occasion) report writing, engaging with other WFP entities (eg. global offices and Friends groups) and external stakeholders.
Facilitate partnership growth, by exploring opportunities to expand existing partnerships and scope of new partners, guided by assessments, analysis and due diligence;
Ensure partner visibility and that partner conditions are met.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (cont.)

Facilitate corporate dialogue with partners through preparation of quality briefing materials and meeting reports;
Proactively highlight strategic opportunities and issues to senior management and propose options for the best course of action to nurture trust and interest in the work of WFP, ensuring follow up.
Support the preparation of joint events (UN pledging conferences, regional drought response and interagency initiatives) that can advance WFP interests and objectives.
As required, support WFP’s effective positioning with national governments, regional and international institutions, with the aim of influencing engagement and the policy agenda.
In the context of the UN System and selected multilateral for a, support the development of partnerships with member states, civil society and intergovernmental organizations to advocate for attainment of the SDGs and Zero Hunger.
Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work to ensure equal participation of women and men.
Other related duties as required.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

A written summary covering
Summary of proposals submitted and status of prospective donors in pipeline
Events and donor missions supported, and lessons learned/suggestions for future collaborations
any other key achievements during the period of appointment.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:

Six years or more of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development. Prior experience working within, or in connection with, a UN system organization or in the humanitarian sector is desirable. Prior experience working in, or supporting projects based in, developing countries will be highly regarded.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (cont.)
Knowledge & Skills:

Has a good understanding of government and corporate strategy and priorities and has gained experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnership.
Has developed long term partner relationships and expanded engagements across geographies and sectors
Has gained significant experience in exploring new opportunities and developing proposals to design and develop solutions with prospective partners and expand existing engagements and partner relationships.
Has designed and managed resource mobilization processes, negotiated contract terms and provided resourcing advice to senior management.
Has gained experience in gathering, documenting, and analyzing partner intelligence (both data and qualitative information such as partners’ focus areas and organizational operations) to develop a Unique Value Proposition and engagement strategy for partners.
Has experience of using technology and digital tools for managing partner information and to share insights to add value to partnerships corporately.
Has demonstrated sound teamwork, collaboration and motivation abilities and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive, and positive working environment.

Languages:

Written and oral proficiency in English is essential.
Intermediate (or better) knowledge of another WFP official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish or WFP’s working language) is highly desirable.

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October 30, 2024
Programme and Policy Officer (Resilient Livelihoods) – Consultant Level II

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

In the eastern Africa region, approximately 20 percent of the global population faces acute hunger. Ethiopia and South Sudan face two of the top ten worst global food crises which are still ongoing, and Sudan has entered a steep downward spiral towards the same direction. The region constitutes a microcosm of larger trends and food and nutrition security issues faced by communities, governments, and WFP itself. The climate crisis poses a significant risk to food systems, disproportionately affecting the most food- insecure people around the world. Especially in Eastern Africa region, land degradation is an increasingly serious issue, which leads to a situation where the double environmental and climate crises reinforcing each other. The impacts of climate variability and extremes are most prominent in the Eastern Africa Region, interacting with other main drivers of hunger and malnutrition, including conflict and economic shocks (now exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic), resulting in the increasing humanitarian needs.
At the same time, eastern Africa holds many of the answers to addressing these challenges, offering additional opportunities for WFP to fight hunger by adopting a transformative approach to food systems engagement. As WFP continues to work in food systems, it looks to align its programmes and activities, as well as its thinking, to adopt a holistic food systems lens. With the objective to transform its assistance, WFP will look to intentionally contribute to the development of a food system that will make it more nourishing, sustainable, equitable, and resilient for all. Through livelihoods within food systems initiatives in the region, WFP aims to strengthen vulnerable people’s and food systems’ capacities to absorb the impacts from different types of shocks and stressors by adapting their practices and transforming their livelihoods, across the humanitarian development peace nexus.
In light of the double environmental and climate crises mentioned earlier, WFP has had several examples of how it can strengthen its programming to increase restoration (nature-based solutions) especially through watershed management and other water- related programmes, which can help break this cycle and create the potential to positively transform food systems.
The consultant will focus on supporting strategy, policies, design, implementation, and research on WFP activities and initiatives in the region and beyond focusing on specific activities that can contribute to resilience building. These include asset creation and livelihoods, strengthening value chains, and improving access to markets and market- based solutions, across agricultural and pastoralist systems, in both rural and urban settings. S/he will work in close collaboration with the food systems team, as well as relevant focal points from the nutrition, school feeding, supply chain, social protection, and emergency response and preparedness teams to achieve the necessary programme integration.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Working under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Food Systems, the Programme and Policy Officer (Resilient Livelihoods) will:

Lead and supervise the livelihoods team
Manage and set priorities for a team of technical specialists and operational personnel, building capacities as needed
Supervise special projects within the team, ensuring deliverables are met, and expenditures are tracked as needed
Thought leadership on resilient livelihoods and food systems
Provide strategic direction, building on established resilience and food system frameworks, support country offices (COs) with their resilient livelihoods strategies and how these contribute to their overall food systems strategy development and programme implementation
Lead discussions on developing innovative approaches for WFP programming within resilient livelihoods portfolio and its inclusion in guidance for COs
Provide technical insight and coordination on WFP’s regional natural resource management, soil and water conservation, landscape and ecosystem restoration policies
Develop and lead regional studies, assessments and research on topics related to his/her portfolio.

ADDITIONAL KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide technical backstopping to Country Offices on resilience building activities by:

Support COs on the design, implementation, and oversight of resilient livelihoods programmes at country level, with a specific focus on asset creation and livelihoods, natural resource management, soil and water conservation, landscape and ecosystem restoration, and on their synergies with other programmes and activities (e.g. anticipatory action, climate services, access to financial services, school feeding, nutrition, and social protection, etc)
Lead the team providing CO support on strengthening value chains, improving access to markets and market-based solutions, post-harvest management and youth engagement
Ensure gender perspectives are effectively reflected in asset creation and livelihoods programming, and that they are designed to ensure the meaningful participation of women and men and the empowerment of marginalized groups;
Advise on mainstreaming relevant cross-cutting issues within asset creation and livelihoods programming
Support and provide guidance on his/her areas of expertise to COs as needed during the development of their Country Strategic Plans (CSPs) and project proposals; this entails working closely with RBN colleagues to ensure a coordinated approach and maximise synergies with climate risk management, DRR and climate change adaptation, emergency preparedness interventions

ADDITIONAL KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Knowledge management and capacity building

Support capacity building activities for RBN and COs’ staff, including:

Support the development and facilitation of trainings tailored to the eastern Africa region and specific country contexts, including relevant background materials, to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partners to design and deliver effective asset creation and livelihoods, improving access to markets and markets-based solutions, post-harvest losses reduction, and value chain development programmes.
Work closely with colleagues from other programming areas to co-develop and incorporate relevant guidance on integrated resilience/ food systems programming in relevant trainings/documents to strengthen coherence
Contribute to the development of knowledge and evidence-based products, including briefs, key messaging, talking points and case-studies

ADDITONAL KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES Long Description
Enhance overall coordination on asset creation and livelihoods and market access programmes and programmatic integration within programme teams as well as with procurement and logistics units

Support better coordination with other food systems programmes at RBN and CO level, also working closely with other technical units in RBN (social protection, emergency preparedness, RAM, school feeding) to foster synergies for integrated approach to resilience building and DRR
Liaise and strengthen coordination with relevant units in HQ working to promote greater coherence and coordination and coordinate provision of inputs and technical support to country offices on asset creation and livelihoods and smallholder markets support
Participate and represent WFP in regional inter-agency meetings and other relevant fora

Long Description
Partnerships and fundraising

Support the development of proposals, including reviewing and providing inputs into climate finance proposals, with elements of asset creation and livelihoods
Support country offices engagement with relevant partners and stakeholders to scale up integrated resilience programmes, with a focus on strengthening government and community ownership and effectiveness of food security and nutrition programmes at regional, national and sub-national levels – including through extended field work
Strengthen and develop operational partnerships with other organizations (governments, UN, NGO’s, academia and research institutions) to foster collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve resilience and livelihoods related assistance packages
Support the development of MoUs, LTAs or expert rosters as needed to strengthen Country Offices access to relevant expertise;
Monitor and support operational research and evidence generation on issues relevant to asset creation and livelihoods to support resource mobilisation, and to strengthen programme/proposals formulation
Manage and contribute to the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical reports, publications, and a variety of information products for internal and/or external use

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in geography, environmental Science and management , development Studies, agronomy, agriculture, forestry, Climate Studies or related disciplines or a First University Degree with additional years of related work experience.
Language:Fluent in English including(writing and speaking ) is required

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Minimum 6-10 years of post-graduate, progressively responsible professional experience working on environmental engineering and/or development programming, rural development, agriculture or other related fields;
Country-level experience leading programme implementation and operationalizing programmatic policies on food security, natural resource management and sustainable development, rural livelihoods and poverty reduction, asset creation, access to markets, value chains, climate change adaptation and disaster risk management with communities;
Demonstrable experience and understanding of sustainable development issues is required. Experience in resilience building through rural livelihoods, graduation pathways, access to finance, climate adaptation and urban food systems at the community level, and in collaboration with local and national government in east Africa will be considered an asset.

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October 30, 2024
Business Support Assistant, SC2 Business Support Assistant, SSA2 Deduplication and Biometric Adjudication Operator, SC5

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is based in the Kenya Country Office and the job holder will be based in our Kakuma Sub Office.
The job holder will be required to provide administrative and programmatic support to the Kakuma team and support a specific business stream and will report to a Programme Associate.
At this level, work is carried out under close supervision and job holders are expected to produce organized and accurate work with regular and close contact and communication with the beneficiaries.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Collect, sort and disseminate correspondence, reports and other materials, to meet the required demands of staff to time standards.
Respond to simple routine queries with readily available support by senior staff, and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a timely and accurate response to enquiries.
Support the maintenance of office files, documents and records in accordance with established systems and processes, so that information is current and readily available for staff.
Undertake standard data entry tasks in accordance with defined systems, to ensure information is organised and readily available.
Assist in creating simple images or information using standardised templates, such as graphs or tables to support the drafting of reports for staff.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to use standard office equipment such as photocopiers and scanners.
Ability to follow standard business support processes and procedures.
Knowledge of standard office software packages, e.g. Microsoft word, Excel.
Ability to provide information using courtesy and tact.
Good attention to details.
Good client orientation and communication skills

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Education: Completion of secondary school education.
Experience: Two or more years of experience in general administrative work.
Language: Fluency in English language (both written and oral)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
The World Food Programme DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
WFP embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in all ways.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and merit.

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October 30, 2024
Deduplication and Adjudication Team Lead,TEC,SC6, RBN Business Support Assistant (Administration)SC-5,RBN

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Under the overall responsibility of the Business Transformation Assistance, the incumbent is expected to deliver and complete a wide range of deduplication and biometric adjudication operations support duties as detailed below: –

Supervision Received:

Deduplication and Adjudication Team lead will report directly to the Project manager responsible for the DAC operations and who is based at the Regional Bureau Nairobi.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and coordinate DAC Team including the capacity building of staff, to ensure individual and team objectives are met in compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
Assist in the implementation of DAC plan of action, review achievements and constraints and provide feedback accordingly.
Identify relevant issues in the operations and report them to the appropriate personnel.
Resolve queries independently, escalating if required, to ensure that standard and accurate information is provided to the team.
Ensure Proper documentation of all the processes and timely reporting to the CO on all Deduplication and Adjudication related matters.
Manage the implementation of new standard applications to ensure the team have the tools they need to perform effectively.
Coordinate the collation of a range of complex data, conduct data analysis, including the impact of changes, and support the development of accurate reports to identify and recommend solutions.
Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

University degree in Computer Science, Project Management, data analysis skills or another relevant field.

Experience:

One or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in the relevant field. Has managed a team.

Knowledge, Behaviours & Skills:

Knowledge of SCOPE or other beneficiary management systems would be an asset.
Knowledge of and hands-on experience in project management in humanitarian contexts.
Ability to work independently through appropriate personal initiative and regular follow-ups
Highly developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence and adapt communication styles to different situations and individuals.
Proficient in using data analysis tools and languages such as Tableau/Power BI, Excel etc
Leadership skills as relationship-builder with a facilitative nature and strong business partnering skills towards colleagues and stakeholders.
Ability to priorities, multi-task, coordinate workloads, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Highly developed Cognitive Capacity and the ability to fosters Inclusive and Collaborative
Behavioral Flexibility.

Languages:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

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October 30, 2024
Innovations Intern

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
The intern, reporting to the Innovations lead, is expected to:

Support innovation projects
Assist in documenting and flowcharting of business processes
Assist in the organization and preparation of materials for events, meetings, innovation boot-camps and workshops (in person and virtual)
Assist in drafting and writing documents and communication materials
Conduct research regarding technology trends and innovations in the humanitarian sector
Assist in communication activities
Support any other activities related to innovation and zero hunger as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Effective support to the innovation team and activities
Well documented processes & communication materials developed
Well researched information on emerging innovations

DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS

Quality reports
Successful preparation of innovation meetings
Innovative ideas

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.
Capacity to work within procedural and process specifications.
Strong organizational skills.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of assignment.
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognized institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
The internship duration is 8 months, full-time.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in a graduate programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme).
Areas of studies in the field of Business, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Nutrition, International Development or other relevant are preferred.

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October 29, 2024
Programme Assistant ( Data Analyst ) G5

BACKGROUND AND JOB PURPOSE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) seeks to support the Government of Kenya (GoK) to build inclusive, climate-resilient and sustainable food systems and support rural and urban communities’ resilience capacities to adapt to climate and other shocks to meet their food and nutrition needs in line with the GoK’s Vision 2030 and development plans. Building on WFP’s extensive knowledge, footprint, and comparative advantage in reducing vulnerabilities and building the resilience of food insecure Kenyan communities, the “Climate Resilient Livelihoods and Food Systems Programme” covers a set of multiple interventions and partnerships that supports communities to anticipate and adapt to climate change and other shocks and stressors through a food systems lens. WFP works closely with among others the GoK, communities, research institutions, development partners and private sector to promote local climate adaptation, strengthen local and regional market linkages, enhance access to credit through financial inclusion models and promote the consumption of safe and nutritious foods.
WFP supports county governments in the arid and semi-arid lands to build sustainable demand-led value chains linking smallholder producers (farmers and pastoralists) to other value chain actors such as suppliers of agricultural finance, inputs, and technical expertise. In western Kenya, WFP operates through the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) which is a consortium of six organizations (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Bayer, Rabobank, Syngenta, WFP, Yara) with a joint vision to empower farmers to increase their yields, incomes, and resilience and to improve global food security. This successful model is currently being scaled-up to the nine arid counties in northern and north-eastern Kenya.
To support the successful scale up of interventions and business models, WFP seeks a dedicated data analyst to support the Food Systems and Resilience team in Nairobi to manage data and develop systems to better generate evidence towards achieving programme goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer responsible for research and evidence generation within the Food Systems and Resilience team and in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Design, develop and implement databases that can effectively enable WFP to monitor its food system and resilience projects.
Collect, analyse and visualise monitoring data to effectively guide technical teams and field offices on programme design and implementation.
Applying appropriate statistical principles, identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets in support of M&E and programme teams in analysis and reporting.
Liaise with technical units and field offices to ensure that timely action is taken on monitoring and evaluation recommendations for the Food Systems and Resilience team.
Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team to continually advice and improve M&E tools and databases in line with new innovations and technology advancements so as to ensure the tools exhibit improved and efficient data collection, analysis and visualization capabilities and are more user friendly.
Manage and monitor distribution data for food and cash transfers under WFP’s food system and resilience programmes.
Assist technical team leads in planning, monitoring and reconciling budgets to ensure that planned financial resources are used effectively.
Co-produce reports for donors and external audiences in collaboration with technical units.
Provide support to studies, evaluations and monitoring activities through training, database design, data collection, data analysis and report writing.
Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Computer science, information technology or statistics. An advanced degree in the relevant field is a plus.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of experience database systems and analysis.
Prior experience with a humanitarian organization or with analysis of monitoring data would be an added advantage.
Experience in using relational database systems including MS SQL Server, Oracle and Microsoft access, Mastery of Software Development Tools e.g. Asp.net (C#, VB.net), PHP and other development platforms.
Experience in using analysis software’s including SPSS, tableau, R and other analysis software.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to manage databases and strong analytical skills.
Strong attention to details and accuracy is essential.
Proactive problem-solving skills and independently rectify problems requiring attention.
Maintain accurate/precise records, to perform detailed analysis and to handle a large volume of work quickly and accurately under time constraints.
Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations across multi-functional teams as well as with private sector and other key stakeholders.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relations and engage tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Languages:

Fluency (oral and written) in English and Kiswahili necessary; proficiency in other languages spoken regionally in Kenya is an asset.

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October 29, 2024
Logistics Officer (Corridor Management), LFT P3, Regional Bureau of Nairobi (RBN)

JOB PURPOSE

To oversee and support the regional corridor operations related to food and non-food-items, to provide strategic and operational guidance for their optimization and sustainability, to liaise with other functions and offices for intra-regional operations and initiatives. The Logistics Officer will operate under the direct supervision of the Logistics Augmentation team lead and will be accountable for the following:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the regional corridor internal service management activities, including corridor operations planning, corridor operations staffing structure, advanced analytics, corridor budgeting, service costing, funds management, corridor operations monitor and evaluation, risk management and oversight.
Establish effective and regular communication with Head of SC / Head of Logistics and HQ Logistics functions to streamline corridor operations and timely identify and resolve operational issues.
Design and validate the corridor staffing structure levels based on operational contexts, transactional volumes, operational conditions, corridor complexity, and capacity surge needs.
Review and updates corridor end-to-end operations evaluations framework at managerial and operational level for RB and COs, including upstream and downstream supply chains.
Elaborate complex supply chain / logistics operational analysis to facilitate the decision making and reporting at global, regional, and country office levels.
Create corridor and country office analytics and KPIs supporting the definition supply chain decarbonizing strategy and its implementation monitoring, as well as the analysis of the economic impact of logistics operations in the region at aggregated and country levels.
Create costing models for internal and external service provision for food and NFIs.
Define digitalization requirements and roadmap for corridor management and discuss for validation with the corridor stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES

Lead the regional annual service demand exercise for each regional corridor and service provider CO.
Supervise and coordinate the annual corridor budget preparation in collaboration with the service provider COs and submit it to the service recipients for discussion and approval.
Ensure high quality half-year and year-end operations reports and presentations for submission to the Corridor Management Committee are timely issued.
Ensure corridor infrastructures are effectively and efficiently used and staffing is aligned to the operational needs in terms of skills and quantity.
Coordinate the corridor stakeholders in operational decision making related to prepositioning of GCMF cargoes, identification of most cost-effective corridors for the delivery of cargoes.
Lead the periodic coordination call with all involved stakeholders in the region and HQ to ensure a smooth delivery of commodities to the complex operations by identifying potential bottlenecks and related resolution.
Guide and support country offices in corridor management implementation with surge support when needed.

ADDITIONAL KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensure that the business processes (including related organizational information) and RACI supporting the corridor service are performed consistently and in line with the WFP corporate standards.
Led the constant optimization of corridor operations and related supporting solutions and systems.
Perform the quantitative and qualitative in-depth analyses and assessment of corridor operations vs benchmarks (KPI management).
Maintain constructive and positive relationships with staff at all levels to ensure a successful implementation of the corridor management.
Any other needed accountabilities discussed with the supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree in supply chain, logistics, or university degree with experience and advance course / training in one or more of the following disciplines: supply chain, information management, statics, economics, or any other related field.
Experience: Minimum of at least 5 years’ of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in supply chain operations, logistics, business solutions, data analysis models and systems, service organization and planning, or any other related fields.
Proved knowledge of supply chain, operations, business processes, data analysis and modelling.

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge and experience in humanitarian logistics/supply chain operations and processes and related coordination.
Proved experience in the design, development and optimization of logistics networks and processes.
Proved knowledge and experience in the definition of complex statistical analyses and models, in carrying out research and learning on own initiative.
Proved experience in business requirement formulation for optimizing and/or digitalizing operations, systems, and solutions.
Proved experience in logistics data management and processing by using corporate supply chain information/execution systems, to produce ad hoc business views and in using visualization tools
Capacity to act upon problems (problem solving and judgement skills).
Project portfolio management skills to manage and report on workstream status and progress: pro-active prioritizing, planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring, reporting, and communication.

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken English required.

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October 29, 2024
National Logistics Officer – Systems Strengthening & Sustainable Supply Chain,NOB, RBN.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE/ACTIVITY:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), as the world’s largest humanitarian agency, is well known for its ability to deliver food assistance rapidly to people in need. Historically, WFP has implemented this assistance directly. In some country contexts, this ‘doing for’ approach continues to remain relevant, and it is fundamental to perform it in the most sustainable way and by introduction medium- and long-term capacity strengthening components. In addition, increasingly, many national governments/partners are aware that strong and sustained national capacities are critical to addressing the multiple causes of hunger and are striving for self-sufficiency in delivering assistance to their population. Here, WFP’s ‘value-added’ is also in the ‘enabling of’ governments and partners through capacity strengthening, leveraging WFP’s extensive global operational and technical experience in food and supply chain systems, to support national actors in strengthening their national level food systems and supply chain systems.
WFP’s framework for institutional capacity strengthening – called Country Capacity Strengthening, or CCS – recognizes that without supportive laws, policies, strategies, and procedures (enabling environment), well-functioning organizations (organizational domain), and educated, skilled people (individual domain), state and non-state duty bearers cannot effectively plan, implement, and review their efforts to deliver intended products and services to their target groups. Effective institutional capacity strengthening must therefore address all three domains, recognizing the interdependencies between them.
To deliver on the above, the RBN Logistics Unit of WFP is recruiting a “Supply Chain Officer” (the incumbent) to support catalyzing and sustaining the paradigm shift from doing to enabling. WFP’s Supply Chain (SC) CCS efforts span ten areas of engagement: National safety net implementation (SC aspects); Increased access, availability and distribution of safe, nutritious, diverse, and more economically viable commodities; Small-holder farmer access to markets; Value chains analysis (SC perspective); Food safety and quality (FSQ) assurance systems; National production capacity of fortified and nutritious foods; and Private-sector supply chains for availability of essential commodities; National emergency preparedness and response (EPR) (from a SC perspective); National logistics clusters/working groups; and Improved health supply chain systems). In addition, supporting institutions and partners towards Supply Chain sustainability is a key area of engagement: the present and the future of Supply Chain will be significantly disrupted (due to climate change, biodiversity loss, rising inequality) and Supply Chain has the greatest opportunity to improve business performance, as well as it allows to improve the impact of business on society.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with WFP RBN units, such as partnerships, emergency preparedness & response and food systems, environment unit to contribute to institutional capacity strengthening and sustainable SC strategy and cross-functional related initiatives.
Lead knowledge exchange on Supply Chain systems strengthening and sustainability in the region, that highlights impactful best practices and lessons from Country Offices.
Guide and advise the development of specific Supply Chain systems strengthening and sustainability projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with RBN Logistics Sustainable Supply Chain initiative.
Provide project management support to specific and defined Supply Chain systems strengthening and sustainability programmes and projects of considerable size/complexity, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
Develop and coordinate Supply Chain system strengthening and sustainability data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects, and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
Support the capacity strengthening of WFP staff in the region, partners and national government to recognise and address needs, e.g., by providing inputs into specific CCS and sustainability materials
Contribute to resource mobilisation efforts for Supply Chain system strengthening and sustainability activities including clearly articulating the need for a systems approach to programme opportunities and follow up on the resource situation of projects. Contribute to establishing and sustaining partnerships.
Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:

Three of more years of relevant professional experience related to national development programmes, policies, strategies or plans and institutional structures, preferably in relation to supply chain and/or sustainability and revolving around national capacity strengthening and/or programme and knowledge management.
Strong understanding of ‘systems thinking’ concepts as applied to capacity strengthening approaches and contexts, and an ability to explain the concept and its relevance to others.
Strong understanding of sustainability concepts as applied to Supply Chain and contexts, and an ability to explain the concept and its relevance to others.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; research, analytical and complex reports/articles writing experience.
Experience in leading or co-leading complex national capacity strengthening projects related to supply chain capacity strengthening in emergency preparedness and response, supply chain optimization, supply chain sustainability, strategic grain reserve, food processing or related work
Has deepened technical knowledge of CCS in different domains through exposure to technical teams.
Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions, on or related to CCS.
Has experience carrying out methodical thematic research and analytical work.
Has experience in establishing contacts and liaising with partner organisations/companies.
Previous experience working in an International Organisation and/or UN organisation desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

Solid understanding of Agenda 2030 and of SDG2 and SDG17 and respective targets and how the work of WFP can contribute to achieving them.
Knowledge of current thinking and development in country capacity development and effective knowledge transfer models, concepts and principles relevant to humanitarian/emergency contexts.
Knowledge of current thinking and development in sustainability, especially related to Supply Chain
Knowledge of/ ability to familiarize quickly with key national and regional contexts and issues in the region.
Demonstrated data collection and analytical writing skills, including ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information to understand national capacities across a wide range of policy and programme areas and identify gap and needs, as well as WFP’s entry points.
Solid knowledge of key national and regional contexts and issues.
Good operational, analytical and problem-solving skills; Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written outputs and ability to present in English; moderate to proficient computer literacy.

Project management & Communication

Project portfolio management skills to manage and report on project development progress: pro-active prioritizing, planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring, reporting, following up projects and activities.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team.
Excellent Analytical, communication, and writing skills.
Please note that a strong cover letter will be used as part of the assessment

Learning & Proactiveness

Good research and learning capacity.
Capacity to act upon problems (problem solving and judgement skills).
Ability to master and apply new methods, to carry out research and learn on own initiative.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language.

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career5.successfactors.eu

October 29, 2024
Monitoring Assistant, SC4, Kakuma

JOB PURPOSE

To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, reporting issues or discrepancies to the supervisor for timely resolution of problems and to ensure that the quantity distributed and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards.
Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of commodity movements and programme checklists, in order to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items or non-food items.
Collate assistance programme(s) data in accordance with clear direction, in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.
Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.
Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners, beneficiaries, and beneficiaries, to support identifying programmatic issues with a view to fostering efficient operations.
Provide guidance for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.
Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation.
Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary Diploma or Certificate in Social Services, Nutrition, Agriculture or other related field is desirable.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Has experience analyzing programme output and outcome data.
General knowledge of WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards.

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career5.successfactors.eu

October 29, 2024