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Programme Officer (Regional Coordinator, Mastercard Foundation Project) – Consultant Level II Security Associate, G6, Dadaab Procurement Intern Anticipatory Action Specialist

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Eastern Africa holds many of the answers to addressing serious food security and climate challenges, offering additional opportunities for WFP to fight hunger by adopting a transformative approach to food systems engagement. The goal of this effort is to support the development of a food system that is promoting integrated approaches to local food systems transformation and build, sustainable, equitable, resilience for all.
Considering the stresses on the regional food systems, exacerbated by climate change, the WFP Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa – Nairobi (RBN) is expanding its portfolio, structure, and resources to better meet the growing needs of its eight country offices. The Food Systems team is covering climate actions, resilience-building, and gender and economic empowerment. The unit provides technical support, guidance, and strategic direction in the region to develop and implement integrated food systems solutions.
The Mastercard Foundation (the Foundation) programme, is implemented in 8 WFP countries, including three in the East Africa region (Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda – RBN) over a period of 5 years. Over the next 4 years, the partnership will focus on sectors of the economy and segments of the value chain where work opportunities are growing, equip young people with skills to enter these sectors and support small businesses and entrepreneurship to grow.

Mastercard Foundation Regional Advisor Role

The MCF-WFP Partnership has an internal three-tier coordination and technical support structure: i) a Programme Steering Committee (PSC); ii) a Programme Coordination Team (PCT), comprising both WFP Headquarters and the three Regional Bureaux in which the partnership is implemented; iii) the Programme working group at country level (COWG).
The Regional Bureau East Africa, based in Nairobi, is hiring an international consultant to be the regional coordinator of the MCF-WFP partnership and member of the PCT at the Regional Bureau level.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision of WFP’s Regional Head of Unit (Food Systems), the Advisor will provide technical and operational support as the regional focal point of the MCF programme.
In addition, the Advisor will be the primary interface of the Programme Coordination Team (PCT) with the Country Offices (COs) implementing the MCF programme in the region and will join the monthly meetings of the Programme working group at country level (COWG). The position will also provide additional support to Country Offices in the areas of his/her technical expertise, and coordinate the technical support that can be provided to the country offices by the Regional Bureau’s concerned units (e.g. SAMS, food systems, gender, supply chain, etc.).

Specific Terms of Reference:

Coordinate the implementation of MCF initiatives at regional level, and ensure alignment of the programme activities to the existing relevant regional programmatic initiatives;
Provide technical support to strengthen and improve country programmes in the region, preferably in the areas of youth and women’s empowerment (e.g provide advice on outreach strategies to marginalised groups; on identifying the main gender barriers /constraints to women participation and engagement in the agriculture sector and WFP operations, and in designing appropriate gender strategies, components, and indicators to respond to gender issues);
Support Country Offices on Country Strategic Planning Budget Revisions when needed;
Provide technical support also to other programme countries, based on his/her specific technical expertise;

ADDITIONAL KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support the Country Offices with communication and advocacy, and develop an advocacy strategy to make strategic shifts at policy level through this project;
Support Country Offices in the process of timely monitoring the results of the MCF programme , in the collection and reporting on data driven evidence, and liase with the bureau and PCT M&E function to ensure quality of the above;
Review the biannual and annual narrative reports prepared by the COs;
Compile technical feedback from countries into relevant products as per donor requests/requirements, in coordination with the PCT’s Knowledge Management function ;
Support the generation of think pieces from project implementation to contribute to the body of knowledge on youth employment and women’s economic empowerment, in coordination with PCT’s Knowledge Management function;
Contribute to the design of, and participate in, country and regional level learning events, including conferences, workshops on thematic areas and on the IFPRI and other institutions research projects

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Disaster Risk Reduction/ Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, physical science or equivalent work experience 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

At least 5 years of work experience in implementing activities and animating partnerships at country office level. Previous experience working with international organisations on food security/resilience/humanitarian actors.

Knowledge & Skills

Proven abilities to coordinate agriculture-related projects
Knowledge of gender issues/inequality in development settings, and linkages with agriculture development and sound understanding of programming on women’s economic empowerment
Solid analytical skills, including gender analysis, or labour market/ skills forecast
Solid oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate through multiple mediums (e.g. policy, advocacy messaging, reporting, training)
Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations
Knowledge of the UN system, including gender-related mandates is an asset

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for applications: 29th May 2023

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October 29, 2024
Programme Associate (Evaluation Management), GS-6,RBN Evaluation Unit Evaluation Officer, RBN Evaluation Unit, NOC

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Evaluation Management Associate at the Regional Bureau Nairobi will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Evaluation Officer, providing support to the Regional Evaluation Unit and country offices to oversee and provide timely support the planning, commissioning, and management of decentralized evaluations and related evaluation tasks.

Key Accountabilities
Evaluation Management

Support the Regional Evaluation Unit to track and provide timely technical support and oversight for the planning, commissioning, and management of decentralized evaluations and related evaluation activities. This includes, but is not limited to:
Oversee and serve as focal point for the evaluation Management Information System (MIS), coordinating and ensuring the MIS is always up to date, reviewing and analysing MIS data when requested, responding to requests for information
Track and analyse interactions with LTA firms carrying out evaluations in the region, and support drafting related communications
Provide inputs and review CO evaluation plans and budgets, including annual reviews of the Evidence Planning & Budgeting tool, and maintaining an up-to-date regional evaluation plan
Support the Evaluation Manager of regional evaluations, as needed, to ensure an engaging but efficient evaluation process

Evaluation use

Support WFP’s evaluation culture of accountability and learning, working with internal and external stakeholders to enhance learning from and use of evaluation evidence in policy, strategy and programme design and implementation, seeking advice where appropriate.
Coordinate and support reviews of Evaluation Management Responses and liaise with the Regional Monitoring team during routine follow-ups on management response implementation
Contribute to the development and dissemination of evaluation evidence products, including evaluation summaries of evidence, communications briefs, and others.
Support the planning, management, and implementation of evaluation/learning events implemented by the Evaluation Unit
Support and help manage the updating process of the envisioned Evidence Gap Map, that showcases existing RBN evidence (evaluations, assessments, studies)

Reflective practice, evaluation capacity development & partnerships

Support the management of a planned regional Evaluation Community of Practice/Learning
Manage and track evaluation capacity development needs and efforts in the region (including enrolment in the corporate EvalPro training)
Keep abreast of corporate and any relevant methodological developments in evaluation and contribute to the development of tools to support continuous improvement in evaluation practice.
Participate in WFP evaluation community webinars or meetings and contribute to the sharing of experience and development of good practices.
Support WFP collaboration with counterparts from other UN organizations, Government institutions, academia as well as professional evaluation bodies to engage in discussing common Evaluation issues and contribute towards development of theory and practice. This includes engagement with the United Nations Network of Evaluators in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Others

Contributing to Evaluation Function Reporting requirements (e.g. Annual Evaluation Report, annual RBN e-book), including by analysing basic data from the Evaluation MIS, summarizing inputs from Regional Evaluation Unit team members, and ensuring all information is submitted on time.
Contribute to reviewing Annual Country Reports from the Evaluation perspective
Support and contribute to the planning and implementation of Evaluation Workshops (annual), and evaluation contributions to other regional workshops and events
Others as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:

First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses or Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Economics, International Development, Economics, Monitoring and evaluation or other relevant field. Experience within Monitoring and Evaluation desired.

Experience:

Minimum of six years of progressively responsible relevant professional work experience in international development or humanitarian work.
Strong experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools and methods, as well as knowledge management.
Experience within monitoring and evaluation, especially supporting and/or directly managing evaluations is desired
Previous experience in humanitarian or development contexts will be an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to work in a team, establish effective working relations with persons of different cultural backgrounds.
Strong knowledge management understanding and skills, including information management and communication
Ability to analyze and interpret a variety of quantitative and qualitative data
Knowledge of WFP evaluation policy, procedures, and requirements
Ability to proactively identify and recommend areas for improvement to the design and delivery of activities and services
Experience in coordinating the work of others and self
Experience training and supporting others
Excellent writing in English (French, desirable) and ability to summarize information quickly and concisely
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Experience or proven interest in evaluation of development/humanitarian interventions.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of French is desired.

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October 29, 2024
Project Manager (Strengthening Early Warning Systems for Anticipatory Actions – Consultant Level I

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction Programmes (PRO-C) unit in WFP Headquarters and our Food Systems (Climate Action, Resilient Livelihoods and Gender) unit in Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa (RBN) provide guidance and support to WFP Country Offices (COs) and governments on activities related to climate risk management, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. In the Greater Horn of Africa sub-region, the management of climate risk is a key entry point for reducing vulnerability to the climate shocks that disproportionately affect countries in the region, undermining development gains, and making humanitarian response late and consequently more expensive and inefficient. One of WFP’s flagship programmes for managing climate risks is its Anticipatory Action (AA) programme, an innovative approach that enables early warnings systems to trigger actions that prevent and mitigate, to the extent possible, the impact of extreme weather events on the food security and nutrition of the most vulnerable populations.
As the frequency of these extreme weather events increase, and available humanitarian aid shrinks, there is an unprecedented need for early warning systems (EWS) to skillfully predict where and when a hazard will occur, moving beyond only preparing to respond once hazard impacts are visible, and instead protecting lives before they need saving.
However, to build trust in these EWS that enable communities to act and governments to invest in, the early warning systems must be able to reliably predict extreme weather- events weeks ahead of time. Improving early-warning systems will be crucial towards helping society become more resilient to climate extremes, and as such improved weather forecasts are a key component to climate adaptation programs. This type of thinking requires new partnerships, new ideas, and new technologies, which is why WFP is working with universities, international and regional weather forecast providers, and Google’s AI for Social Good Program, a program that aims to provide new ways of working to leverage emerging technologies to meaningfully improve people’s lives. To support this new partnership, WFP is seeking a project manager for WFPs 2023 – 2026 project: Strengthening Early Warning Systems for Anticipatory Actions – Machine learning for post processing ensemble weather forecasts using non-traditional weather observations. The project manager will have experience in managing multi-stakeholder, multiyear projects across technical subjects such as climate change, anticipatory action, disaster risk management, numerical weather prediction, and/or other complimentary climate related programs. Based in WFP Nairobi and reporting to the Regional AA Coordinator, the Project Manager will be responsible for the development of work plans, implementation reports, budgeting, communications and advocacy, stakeholder management including the organization of workshops, trainings, future proposals, end of year reports and other project related activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the supervision of WFP’s Regional AA Coordinator:
Multistakeholder Work Plan implementation:

Coordinate the development of partner annual work plans, logical frameworks, and quarterly updates.
Work closely with partners to ensure logframe indicators and associated information is captured and that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
In coordination with partners, support the development/facilitation of technical workshops, partnership meetings, quarterly steering group meetings and associated reports.
Lead the development of the Google Fellowship/technical support proposal to support additional technical needs as determined by the partners.
Support the development of technical trainings with partners ensuring best practices, tools, and resources are made available/documented for new staff and/or new regions and country scale-up.
Support the development of data sharing agreements, MoUs, financial agreements and other partnership contracts.
Support the development of partnership workplans that research the applicability of sub-seasonal and seasonal forecasts utilzing the existing GAN model for medium range forecasts.
Support the development of regular technical team meetings and updates to the Regional AA Coordinator.

ADDITIONAL KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Communications & advocacy:

Develop an annual communication plan that identifies and supports participation in new fora and advocacy opportunities not commonly utilized by the UN or WFP. Such as the SXSW Conference 2023.
Support the development of external/internal publications to sensitize WFP staff, potential partners, and donors on this innovative work and its applicability to ensuring more resilient communities.
Support the development of bi-annual donor report contributed to, and validated by all partners.
Support the organization and participation in appropriate webinars, workshops,
Contribute to creating linkages between this innovative work and AA programmes.
Contribute towards the development of project proposals, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with WFP Climate Change programme policies and guidance.
Support the identification, development and management of complimentary partnerships leading to improved EWS and AA linkages.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

Successful implementation of the ‘Strengthening Early Warning Systems for Anticipatory Actions’ Project in partnership with Google.
Approved bi-annual report submissions
At least 3 external publications on this innovative work
Successful representation of WFP at events
Development of a year 2 annual work plan

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University degree with one or more courses in one of the following: climate change adaptation; atmospheric science, computer science, agriculture, and food security; development studies; environmental studies or related
Language: Fluent in English including strong writing skills, working knowledge of French (level B) is an advantage.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

At least 3 years of post-graduate experience in project management with diverse stakeholders representing disaster risk management, early warning systems, AI, and other complimentary technical subjects, with experience in Africa desired.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience with WFP and/or AI, numerical weather prediction, is an asset;
Ability to work with minimal supervision and set priorities;
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing;
Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.

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October 29, 2024
Multimedia Assistant, Service Contract – SC5 Programme Data Assistant, Service Contract Cooperating Partner Management Officer (Team Lead) FLA Partnership Management Officer IT Operations Associate (Field Support Services)

JOB PURPOSE
The Knowledge Management (KM) workstream is looking to expand the options available to share the vast amounts of knowledge available to improve operational design, delivery, performance and thought leadership. The bureau also wants to intentionally improve the use of evidence, studies, evaluations, and knowledge to improve operational effectiveness and promote its thought leadership. The KM team is looking to hire a Multi-media specialist Assistant to design and produce podcasts and mini-clip videos to help promote key information and knowledge as well as be used as thought-leadership segments for external audiences.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Ensure the process for creating multimedia content is well defined (revised), including guidance to clients on how to prepare their content.
Provide guidance to clients on the best multimedia product for the content/impact they want.
Plan, create and finalize multimedia products within the agreed upon timelines with the client.
Work with the graphic designer and Communications, Advocacy and Marketing (CAM) teams, when needed, to produce high quality products.
Manage client expectations and timelines for production and finalization of products.
Once completed, ensure the final product is sign-off by the client and saved correctly in the multimedia repository
Support the KM, Evaluation and CAM teams with related activities

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

Updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for requesting multimedia services and supporting guidance for clients.
High quality podcasts and mini-clips produced and stored in the multimedia repository
Support the KM team with the integration of multimedia within the KM Strategy and RB unit workplans to effectively promote knowledge and learning within the region.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

University degree with course work in information science, Knowledge Management, Project Management, communication, international relations, development, government, or other related fields, or First University degree with additional 2 years of related work experience and/or training/courses. Degree or certification in graphic design, multimedia, radio and/or video production.

Experience:

Experience in developing impactful scripts and storyboards to create impactful mini-clips.
Experience in coordinating and recording podcasts and supporting speakers with preparations.
Experience working in the international development/humanitarian sectors an advantage.
Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
High capacity for organization and coordination, as well as an ability to work with a high degree of independence in a team environment.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Strong graphic design, animation, media and audio/visual recording skills;
Ability to produce high-quality visuals and graphically-based PowerPoint presentations;
Strong organization and time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines
Excellent problem-solver, follow-through skills and sense of accountability and process ownership;
Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy;
Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme;
Willing to work in and travel to different field locations and challenging operating environment

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October 29, 2024
Human Resources Intern

JOB PURPOSE
WFP’s greatest strength is its dedicated people working tirelessly around the world to reduce hunger, often under difficult conditions where security threats and risks to personal safety are considerable. The organization is committed to transform its HR function to a strategic business partner. To achieve this, a lot of new HR initiatives are launching and WFP is looking for an outstanding HR intern to get involved and contribute to these exciting HR projects.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Support HR operational activities or projects that are aligned to business needs, following standard processes and ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies.
Respond to queries from managers and staff, understanding their issues and ensuring policies, procedures, processes, systems and tools are available and correctly applied to support them.
Contribute to the effective management of the employment relationship between WFP and its staff, by administering conditions of service, contracts and appropriate entitlements.
Support staff capability building, working with managers to understand individual skills and business requirements, and organizing development solutions which equip people with the skills and knowledge required to meet current and future challenges.
Support and deliver onboarding activities to ensure new employees have a positive experience of WFP and are successfully integrated into their new role and the organization.
Provide support in building talent within WFP, working with managers to understand their needs and organizing solutions to recruit, retain and develop a high calibre workforce to deliver the business strategy.
Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of HR activities that enables informed decision-making and consistent information for stakeholders.
Conduct straight forward data analysis under close guidance of a senior HR Officer, in order to support others on projects or contribute to process efficiencies and improvements.
Assist in the design and the development of diverse new HR employer-branding projects in the field of employment fairs, university relationships, onboarding, talent acquisition and others.
Support with communication on HR information to stakeholders, external vendors and/or client groups in line with EVP activities.
Monitor emerging industry trends and best-practices and provide recommendations on stakeholder engagement EVP programme optimization.
Support with social media and traditional media listening and monitoring of stakeholder activities involving WFP and report on their performance.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Data Science, Applied Science, Human Resources or related field.
Candidate must be a recent graduate (within the last 6 months) or actively pursuing an undergraduate degree of which he/she has competed 2 years of undergraduate study OR pursuing a graduate programme in the above areas; or

Language: Fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
DESIREABLE QUALITIES

Adaptable to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment
Availability and willingness to travel as required to different areas of Kenya
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Good communication skills and be able to work in a team
Ability to work with different people
Ability to understand new concepts very easily.

DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS

Quality reports.
Timely processing of documentation.
Successful support in implementation of HR Initiatives.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Recruitment, Onboarding and Employee Experience
HR Information Systems.
HR Operations
HR Communication
Performance and Learning

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October 29, 2024
Supply Chain Intern

JOB PURPOSE
The Supply Chain unit is looking for an intern to support the unit in the various activities as will be assigned by the Supervisor or designated authority.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under direct supervision of the Logistics Officer or delegated authority, provide support to Logistics operation and activities, following the standards processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
Support invoice processing in coordination with Country Office, liaise whenever necessary with service provider/partner/retailer to expedite the process
Support the planning and implementation of innovative supply chain operations, initiatives and services to ensure timely, cost-effective cash Based Transfer (CBT) operation.
Provide technical advice and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation initiatives analyzing best practices from the humanitarian and private sector.
Support the management of logistics retailers’ contracts, including performance monitoring and measurements.
Assist in Contracting operations, analysis, contract awards, performance evaluation of vendors.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sitreps, supply chain dashboards and reports on supply chain country office operations
Assist in monitoring the inventory management process to track trends and account for the inventory status from receipt to dispatch to final delivery points.
Other logistics related tasks as required

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or other relevant field.
Currently enrolled in a master’s degree programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a bachelor or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) ; or
Graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Bachelor’s/master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
KEY COMPETENCIES

Adaptable to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment
Adaptable to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment
Availability and willingness to travel as required to different areas in Kenya
Good communication skills and be able to work in a team
Ability to work under minimum supervision

DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS

Quality reports.
Timely processing of documentation.
Successful support in missions.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Supply Chain and Logistics operations
Supply Chain Systems
Quality reporting
Contracting Operations.

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October 29, 2024
Security Intern

JOB PURPOSE
The security unit is looking for an intern to support critical unit functions, here in Nairobi. It is a great opportunity to see how the security unit works and get exposure to both field missions ‘life’ as well as the office-based workplan in Nairobi.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
The intern, reporting to the Security Officer, is expected to:

Assist in compiling factual information, to facilitate reporting and decision-making process.
Assist in planning and preparation of field missions.
Assist in preparation of security assessment reports after field missions.
Support compiling routine security reports and ensure relevant databases are accurately updated at all times.
Assist in the inventory control and maintenance of security equipment, to ensure its
appropriate functioning at all times.
Support in the emergency and contingency planning documentation.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field.
Currently enrolled in a master’s degree programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a bachelor or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) ; or
Graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Bachelor’s/master’s degree or equivalent studies.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Adaptable to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment
Adaptable to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment
Availability and willingness to travel as required to different areas in Kenya
Good communication skills and be able to work in a team
Ability to work under minimum supervision

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October 29, 2024
Partnerships Intern ICT Intern Budget & Programming Officer

JOB PURPOSE
The External Relations Unit of WFP Kenya aims to enhance public awareness and understanding of WFP’s work in the country to both local and international audiences. To further its goals, the Unit seeks to enlist a full-time intern to support with the partnerships/donor relations function, helping to build and manage relationships with government and private sector donors that contribute to WFP Kenya’s USD 200 million per year budget
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Supporting the implementation of WFP Kenya’s Partnership Action Plan by identifying and mapping potential partners for thematic funding opportunities (e.g. drought relief, refugee assistance, school meals, social protection, climate & environment);
Ensuring timely and high-quality follow-up to meetings by drafting notes for the record/minutes of meetings and monitoring agreed actions;
Supporting the development of fundraising proposals and supporting documentation;
Supporting the internal capacity development of fundraising activities with strategic outcome managers;
Supporting the implementation of donor visibility activities to enhance the promotion of WFP Kenya’s activities to its partners, and documenting delivery of shared objectives with partners e.g. through documenting donor engagement events, creation of social media posts , presentations, factsheets and other promotional content; and
Contributing to the preparation of management and partner briefs, briefings, reports and supporting project visits and other partner events.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Politics or other Social Sciences field, International Law.
Currently in the final year of Bachelor’s degree in any of the above disciplines or related areas; or
Currently enrolled in a master’s degree in any of the above spheres or related areas; or
Graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Bachelor’s/master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Experience:

Work experience in fundraising, donor relations, event management or customer relationship management will be an advantage.
Experience in producing written reports, meeting minutes and/or synthesis reports will be an advantage.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
KEY COMPETENCIES

Ability to work with different people
Ability to understand new concepts very easily

DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS

Quality reports.
Timely processing of documentation.
Successful support in missions.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 6th May 2023

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October 29, 2024
Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Pastoral Livelihoods Advisor Water and Land Management Expert

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Unit, the “Water and Land Management” expert will work under the supervision of the Team Lead for Resilient Livelihoods and work closely with the climate advisor and market access and value chains focal point, field offices and field-based agricultural engineers. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Facilitate and ensure timely implementation of critical water infrastructure rehabilitation in response to drought in close collaboration with relevant WFP Nairobi and field-based teams
Design strategy for early recovery activities focusing on integrated water solutions targeting pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the arid counties of Kenya – taking early warning and climate projections into account
Facilitate timely procurement processes coordinating between field offices (including agricultural engineers), procurement and other relevant teams in Nairobi
Ensure sound environmental management practices/guidelines are in place, monitored and reported on
Guide on strengthening community-based water governance and management practices across targeted counties
Strengthen existing monitoring frameworks to report on processes, outputs, outcomes of the rehabilitation work in collaboration with M&E, and support documentation of success stories
Represent WFP in water sector fora and act as liaison officer with the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Millennium Water Alliance and other relevant partners
Explore opportunities for the use of innovative technologies and solutions, including with the private sector
Co-design UN Joint Programme on Water for Health, Food security and Resilient Livelihoods and develop other water and land management related proposals

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

Water rehabilitation projects under current drought response finalized – meeting all donor requirements (including plans for continuous monitoring sustainability)
Early recover strategy designed
Integrated water for resilience project documented and success stories shared
UN Joint Programme on Water for Health, Food Security and Resilient Livelhoods finalized and at least two other relevant proposals developed

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree in one or more of the following disciplines: water and land management, agricultural engineering, environmental management, or a related field.
Experience: At least five (5) years of experience sustainable land and water management, either in private sector enterprises, in non-profit value chain related projects or research institution
Languages: Fluency (oral and written) in English and Kiswahili necessary; proficiency in other languages spoken regionally in Kenya is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Strong expertise in sustainable water, land and environment management (experience working as or with agricultural engineers is of advantage)
Excellent project management skills, including programme design, budgeting, procurement, implementation, monitoring and reporting skills
Experience working agro-pastoral/pastoral communities and organizations, and designing and implementing development projects, preferably in Kenya arid and semi-arid lands
Demonstrated ability to engage with public and private entities, planning and working together
Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations across multi-functional teams as well as with a results-oriented private sector, research, think tanks and other key stakeholders
Solid operational skills, including creative thinking, problem solving, negotiation skills, meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure
Strong presentation skills and experience in public speaking of advantage.
Ability to frequently travel within the country

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October 29, 2024
Communications Associate (Strategic Support) Innovation Advisor Consultant, Level II (P3 Equivalent) Innovative Financing Advisor, Consultant, Level II

Summary

Support the implementation of a knowledge management strategy.
Develop and maintain knowledge building and knowledge sharing tools and practices aiming to enhance and promote the visibility of procurement operations in the region.
Implementation of administrative and financial tasks related to the Procurement Unit’s work.

Detailed Activities:

Draft unit reports, meeting minutes, regional food market intel bulletins and newsletters on a regular basis.
Draft procurement briefs, updates, success stories and further develop internal records and databases, ensuring information is accurate, organised and available for others to access.
Contribute to communication pieces through good research, analysis of assigned area of work and timely preparation and distribution of information products to target audiences.
Navigate through the existing corporate digital platforms to extract statistical information for the unit reports and donor briefs.
Produce visual information such as tables, graphs and other infographics in suitable format for reporting and illustration purpose;
Monitor social media, specialised publications, UN reports, engage with Country office procurement staff for updates and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development of markets and other relevant information.
Support to formulation and implementation of communication strategy.
Respond to specialised queries and requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries.
Analyse previous purchasing data to establish apparent trends to form key input in the procurement decisions and strategies.
Support capacity building of Procurement staff in providing advice and guidance within area and level of expertise, to ensure that all activities meet desired standards of consistency, quality and impact.
Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in order to provide an aligned, coherent service, and to identify opportunities to collaborate/integrate processes and activities.
Provide a full range of complex business support services to contribute to the effective functioning of the unit and regional procurement operations, including the management of workshops, training programs, etc.
Perform other tasks as required.

Knowledge & Skills:

Experience in communication required.
Excellent writing skills (in English), proofreading, and editing skills. Ability to produce high-quality written materials, including graphically based Power Point presentations as well as text documents.
Proven and demonstrable knowledge and experience in statistics, data analysis and/or information management;
Good knowledge of East Africa supply chains is a strong added advantage
Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.
Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN WFP.
Strong conceptual thinking
Graphic design skills (use of Adobe Premiere, In Design, Publisher, Canva)This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Has demonstrated a sound understanding of WFP communication techniques and activities and awareness of the socio-political context in which WFP operates through day to day work
Has provided ad-hoc guidance to new staff members

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Universitiy Degree in Social Sciences or related fields (preferably Communications, International Development, or Political Sciences)
Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible experience in communications, information management, reporting and/or business-related positions. Working knowledge of Supply Chain fundamentals is beneficial.
Language: General Service (Headquarters): Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency (level C) or intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official language may be required depending on the location of the post or area of responsibility.

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October 29, 2024