Jobs Kenya

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  • Business Transformation Officer IT Solutions Architect P3

    Business Transformation Officer IT Solutions Architect P3

    JOB PURPOSE
    Partner with the business to understand their vision, mission, needs and operating environment in order to transform business objectives into solutions exploiting IT capabilities. 
    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Advanced university degree in Computer Science, engineering or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/course.
    Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.
    National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Support the development of functional work plans, ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, standards and strategies.
    Continuously improve guidelines, processes and procedures of Business Relationship Management, Business Analysis and IT Project Management functions.
    Build and nurture relationships with the business counterparts to understand and anticipate the direction of the business and ensure alignment of provider’s solutions with changing business requirements and priorities.
    Participate in identifying business needs and propose well-researched ideas for new or improved systems, tools and processes that assist meeting WFP objectives.
    Manage business expectations in servicing business needs and oversee success of solutions, seeking ongoing opportunities to support or increase the business value from those solutions.
    Propose change and continuous operational improvement that supports business capabilities, by defining needs, modeling the business and recommending solutions that deliver value for business priorities.
    Communicate business objectives, requirements and process flows, to ensure common understanding and prioritization between stakeholders for their smooth implementation.
    Test and perform in-depth analysis of IT solutions to ensure they address business objectives, needs, requirements and process flows efficiently and effectively.
    Manage estimates, business cases, planning, and risk identification to ensure the delivery of IT solutions into the business to agreed time, budget, scope and quality.
    Manage a team of staff, providing coaching, training and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.

    4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
    Purpose

    Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Utilizes understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives to communicate linkages to team objectives and work.
     Be a force for positive change: Proactively identifies and develops new methods or improvements for self and immediate team to address work challenges within own work area.
     Make the mission inspiring to our team: Identifies opportunities to further align individual contributions with WFP’s mission of making an impact on local communities.
     Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.

    People

    Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Is able to identify, support and encourage focused on-the-job learning opportunities to address gaps between current skillsets and needed future skillsets for WFP.
     Create an inclusive culture: Recognizes the contributions of teammates, and encourages contributions from culturally different team mates to recognise the value of diversity above and beyond just including it in programming for beneficiaries.
     Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
     Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear targets for self and others to focus team efforts in ambiguous situations (e.g., unprecedented issues and/or scenarios)

    Performance

    Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
     Focus on getting results: Maintains focus on achieving individual results in the face of obstacles such as volatile or fragile environments and/or organizational roadblocks.
     Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes personal accountability for upholding and delivering upon team’s commitments and provides assurance to stakeholders.
     Be Decisive: Demonstrates ability to adjust to team’s plans and priorities to optimize outcomes in light of evolving directives, while also responding quickly in high-pressure environments, such as in emergency settings.

    Partnership

    Connect and share across WFP units: Demonstrates an understanding of when and how to tactfully engage other units in conversations on impact, timing, or planning
     Build strong external partnerships: Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships 
     Be politically agile & adaptable: Demonstrates ability to adapt engagement approach in the context of evolving partner circumstances and expectations
     Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships.

    Closing date: 4 May 2022

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  • Regional Protection and Accountability

    Regional Protection and Accountability

    JOB PURPOSE
    The Protection and AAP Advisor will report to the Senior Regional Emergencies Advisor and Head of EPR in RBN, with technical support from HQ.  The Protection and AAP Advisor will manage a small team (currently to include a JPO from early 2022 and cross-unit programme and administrative support). The Protection and AAP Advisor will also collaborate closely with the planned Senior Conflict and Access Advisor.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    The Protection and AAP Advisor will be responsible for coordinating a small team and the following key duties:
    Technical Support to Country Offices

    Analysis: The Advisor will provide technical guidance, advice and in-country support to COs in undertaking an analysis of protection and of conflict / peace dynamics – including gender-based violence – impacting food insecurity and vice-versa and arising from WFP operations and presence. Analytical support to include work on data protection and privacy and privacy impact assessments (PIAs) as necessary, in accordance with corporate policy and guidance. Guidance on IHL implications for operations will also be required, including on cross-border assistance and application of Security Council Resolution 2417. Support on risk analysis as part of corporate risk management should also be provided.
    Response: Provide technical guidance and advice on the integration of protection, conflict sensitivity, and AAP to COs in the region through remote support as well as in-country missions. Based on the analysis of protection and conflict sensitivity issues, the Advisor will help COs and partners to develop risk mitigation responses including programme adjustments, advocacy measures, partnership building and coordination enhancement activities, etc. The Advisor shall work closely with WFP field staff; protection-mandated and non-mandated agencies; WFP Cooperating Partners; and other relevant interlocutors on the ground in this regard.
    Monitoring: The Advisor will work with the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) teams and the and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Units throughout the region in the region to integrate relevant protection and conflict sensitivity concerns into assessment and monitoring tools, and support the roll out of the updated monitoring mechanisms with WFP and partners at the field level.
    Research and conceptual development: Where appropriate, the advisor will support COs develop and assess potential theories of change of how WFP’s programming may contribute to peace, and engage / support research on the same through SIPRI or other mechanisms to better understand possible contributions to peace and how to measure this.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (2)
    Global and Regional Collaboration

    Engagement with corporate policy and strategic framework: Provide feedback on the utility / effectiveness of existing corporate tools for protection, conflict sensitivity, inclusion and AAP, and provide input into the development of new corporate tools and policies, strategies and guidance as relevant.
    Integration into existing tools and processes: Provide advice and technical support to integrate protection and conflict sensitivity considerations into WFP’s existing tools and processes as relevant at the regional level.
    Cross-functional engagement: The advisor will work with all other regional units at the bureau as necessary, including: security, logistics, supply chain, and others, to ensure that any risks assessments for access and delivery take into account protection of beneficiaries and conflict sensitivity concerns.
    Inter-agency coordination and representation in regional fora: The Advisor will assist WFP to coordinate with other UN humanitarian agencies, NGO partners and other relevant interlocutors on assessments of current and emerging protection and conflict dynamics and response planning. In particular, the Advisor will assist WFP to strengthen its engagement with the relevant protection coordination mechanisms and individual protection actors to ensure complementarity with the overall strategy on protection.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (3)
    Capacity Building and Partnership Engagement

    Training and Information Provision: Identify capacity strengthening needs and facilitate capacity building, including training, on protection, conflict sensitivity, peacebuilding and AAP for WFP and cooperating partner staff across the region. The Advisor will undertake training and building the capacity of staff on protection analysis, response development and integration in WFP’s work, including regular dissemination of new guidance, tools and approaches for this work, and link staff to available training and other opportunities in their country of operation and elsewhere.
    Partnership development: Build links and forge partnerships with peacebuilding and conflict sensitivity actors. Maintain and expand existing partnerships relevant to Protection and AAP and identify opportunities for collaboration with partner agencies and new partnership. The Advisor will represent WFP in relevant inter-agency protection fora, and will provide advice to WFP staff who participate in such meetings at the national or field levels

    Community Feedback Management and PSEA

    Community Feedback and Complaints Management: In collaboration with M&E and CFM managers, ensure protection and conflict sensitivity issues can be captured through the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) and responded to appropriately.  Provide advice, guidance and follow-up in relation to protection aspects of the CFM and ensure data protection and privacy are respected throughout the feedback cycle.
    Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Provide policy advice, technical guidance and implementation support to all teams to prevent and address SEA and engage with regional and country level work on PSEA as necessary. Facilitate and support the work of PSEA Focal Points in COs.
    Perform other related duties as required.

    Qualifications & Experience Required
    Education:

    Advanced University degree in International Law, Development Studies, International Affairs, Agriculture, or Social Sciences, or a field relevant to international development and humanitarian assistance.

    Experience & Knowledge:

    A least 10 years (5 of which at international and field level) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in development projects or humanitarian assistance, including crisis and post-crisis contexts;  experience in the East Africa / Horn of Africa region is highly desirable.
    Demonstrated experience working on humanitarian protection and/or international humanitarian law, human rights law and programming in a field setting;
    Experience of managing teams and projects;
    Experience in the design and delivery of training and other learning initiatives related to accountability to affected populations, protection mainstreaming, and conflict sensitivity;   
    Experience working with WFP or a WFP cooperating partners in the field is a strong asset;
    Strong knowledge of food security and/or nutrition programme principles and practices in a variety of contexts.

    Language: 

    Fluency in oral and written English mandatory. An intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is desirable

    ADDITIONAL KEY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

    Able to interact with a broad range of stakeholders and external audience with maturity and tact
    Excellent communication/presentation skills, with the ability to write strategy documents, to develop business plans and to write and deliver presentations
    Collaborative spirit, able to partner with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy
    Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy
    Sets high-level of ambition for the project and own work to achieve impact for the hungry people we serve
    Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme
    Able to hire and grow a team of professionals

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  • Human Resources Officer (HR Operations Manager)

    Human Resources Officer (HR Operations Manager)

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Lead, empower, coach, motivate the HR operations team to become a customer-oriented, effective, innovative and data-driven HR operations team.
    Supervise the wide range of HR queries and follow up actions, to ensure consistent, high-quality and timely HR services are delivered to employees through their entire WFP employee lifecycle from appointment through separation.
    Enhance and strengthen the personalized communication for employees and take an employee/internal customer-centric approach.
    Ensure timely HR briefings on contract modality and related benefits are delivered to new joiners or colleagues changing contract modality.
    Ensure the employees/staff are informed about any changes in entitlements, benefits and terms of services in a timely and comprehensive manner.
    Keep themselves abreast of latest trends in terms of HR operations management and HR systems roll-out to ensure they continuously improve and simplify the way the HR processes are administered.
    Identify evolving needs of the organization and recommend changes in HR processes and procedures. Obtain the required approval and buy-in and implement the changes in HR services successfully in line with HQ efforts to streamline and digitalize HR function.
    Review and compile a variety of data in close collaboration with the different HR team members to deliver HR/People data analysis on a quarterly basis. This analysis should be carried out in a savvy manner leveraging software that avoid manual work. These analyses will support CLT (Country Leadership Team) and HR Head to make well-informed decisions.
    Ensure an updated and 100% accurate organizational structure is shared with CLT on a monthly basis.
    Ensure all HR processes related to contract management (all contract types included), payroll, time management, benefits and pension management, HR letters, UNLPs, separations, medical evacuations, medical insurance, etc are delivered in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.
    Ensure all HR data is inserted and updated timely and accurately in HR management systems. Monitor independently ensuring compliance with the established deadlines and accuracy of HR data.
    Bring to the attention of management any exception with the required documentation for their consideration.
    Ensure any SOP (Special Operational Procedure) related to HR operations is reviewed and updated on annual basis in line with the applicable WFP rules and regulations.
    Other duties as required.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of first-level university degree
    Experience: Relevant experience in managing HR Operations and HR administration tasks. Ideally, minimum three years’ experience managing teams with outstanding leadership and coaching skills.

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Good understanding of key HR operational principles and best practices
    Great listener, strong client-orientation and proactive problem-solver
    Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to operate in an international, multicultural environment. Ability to create trust with employees/managers and deal with confidential information with integrity.
    Very analytical, with strong quantitative skills and an ability to collect actionable insights from people / HR data.
    Naturally organized and able to effectively manage multiple work streams in parallel.
    Proactive, positive, and collaborative. A team player with a hands-on mentality and a ‘no task is too small or big’ attitude.
    Demonstrated ability to deliver timely high-quality deliverables
    Proficient user of HR ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.)
    Proficient user of MS Office, including SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint
    Experience in leading changes with a strong drive and motivation to improve our HR services on an ongoing basis.
    Flexible attitude towards shifting tasks and responsibilities.
    Language: Excellent spoken and written English.

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  • Partnerships Officer

    Partnerships Officer

    What will you do?
    Resource Mobilization

    Support the development of partnership & resource mobilization plans in line with the country strategic programme in Somalia.
    Support the identification of new accounts for resourcing WFP’s portfolio in Somalia, including international financial
    institutions (IFIs), the private sector, innovative financing and thematic funding opportunities.
    Prepare funding proposals, concept notes and reports on grants received.
    Support the management of key external partner accounts including government partners, IFIs, private the sector, and other resourcing partners.
    Maintain coordination with WFP HQ and Regional Bureau partnerships teams on all matters concerning resource mobilization.
    Partnerships and Advocacy
    Coordinate the development of key messaging for external and internal partners on areas of WFP’s work.
    Analyse project results and prepare information products including PowerPoint decks and briefing notes, to share
    information with external stakeholders.
    Prepare briefing documents for management meetings with donors and partners.
    Support management to prepare official communications to external stakeholders as required.
    Maintain effective relationships with external partners, in order to keep them informed on important, strategic issues of relevance to WFP.
    Internal Coordination
    Build capacity of WFP Somalia staff on all aspects of partnerships and external relations by developing and providing
    appropriate trainings.
    Respond quickly to emergencies by travelling to the relevant locations in Somalia to support WFP teams with external
    stakeholder engagements.
    Keep abreast on current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments and
    conduct analysis to understand how they may impact WFP activities and programmes.
    Contribute to the strengthening of internal coordination and partnerships across different functions and offices in Somalia.

    Minimum Requirements:

    Advanced degree in Political Science, International Development, Law, Marketing or Communications or First
    University degree with additional years of related work experience.
    Three or more years of postgraduate professional experience in partnership roles, international development or
    international relations. Experience in the Somalia context is an asset.
    Proficiency in oral and written communication in English is a must.

    Are you competent for this job?
    Do you have

    Basic understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and experience in developing multi-
    stakeholder partnerships.
    Excellent writing and analytical skills including proposal and report writing.
    Relationship/partner management.
    Knowledge of financing for development and resource mobilization.

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  • Administration Officer (UN Reforms)

    Administration Officer (UN Reforms)

    JOB PURPOSE
    To contribute to daily planning and delivery of quality, customer-focused, value for money administrative services that enhance efficient and effective operations for both RBN and respective Country Offices. To provide support in enforcement and implementation of management decisions, budgetary monitoring and reporting on BIG activities/initiatives within the RB, HQ and Country Offices.
    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, Governance or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with five (5) years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Experience:

    Work experience in managing administrative functions or related workstream, and UN Reform BIG Targets implementation. Work experience in the United Nations system or other comparable international organizations is desirable.

    Languages:

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

    Has gained experience in administration.
    Has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in WFP administrative operating standards in day to day work.
    Has provided coaching or training to new staff members within area of expertise.
    Knowledge of the UN BIG targets and prior training on UN Reform practitioner coursework and or related skills will be an added advantage.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Provide operational and technical liaison on UN Reforms between Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureau (RB), and HQ subject matter experts (SMEs) for clarification, support, and guidance.
    Coordinate RB/HQ efforts to jointly guide and support country offices on the rollout of the BIG targets and enablers.
    Lead cross-functional collaboration efforts and communication between the RB, COs, and other HQ divisions to align on objectives, activities, timelines, and outputs for the Business Innovation agenda as applicable.
    Coordinate delivery of updates and status reporting on progress, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned on implementing BIG targets in the region for presentation at the CMST and RB management meetings.
    Discuss, support, and create opportunities for addressing UN Reform implementation challenges for COs through information sharing and linkages with relevant technical leads from HQ and other UN Agencies.
    Participate in benchmarking exercises, and cost-benefit analysis, as well as reporting on efficiencies and opportunities generated in operational areas in collaboration with HQ functional leads.
    Provide liaison between CO focal points and the Development Coordination Office (DCO) on common platform issues and queries.
    Support an integrated change management process, lead change management efforts, including communications and advocacy at all levels.
    Support capacity strengthening and advocacy efforts with HQ/RB reform teams to aid in building capacities that will form the basis for WFPs positioning as hosting entity.
    Convene meetings with different stakeholders within the RB, perform stock take of capacity and/or needs in support of Corporate/RB initiatives to advance the implementation of workstreams related to the Secretary General (SG) target areas and workstreams.
    Support in development of clear guidance and reporting modalities for COs.
    Provide field support to COs through onsite and remote engagements in review and assessment of admin activities (e.g. fleet, travel, facilities, assets, protocol, accommodation management, etc.), identifying best practices, the gaps and planning corrective actions.
    Participate in the review, assessment, and provision of recommendations to COs Administration activities during Support and Oversight Missions to the COs.
    Follow up and update on the status of pending Audit and Oversight Mission recommendations for COs.
    Liaise and follow up with COs on HQ driven system implementation initiatives and policy directives for compliance.
    Participate in review and update of administrative processes and procedures in COs to align with WFP global strategic objectives.
    Analyze and prepare COs monthly management reports for efficient planning and decision-making.

    DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

    Proactive Regional Service Desk for enhanced collaboration, onsite support, and coordination of both administrative and BIG initiatives.
    Closure of overdue admin and audit action items as well as high-risk recommendations for COs.
    Monthly input for Management reports and UN Reform status reports on progress, gains and efficiencies achieved from BIG targets in the region.
    Proven follow up sessions with CO functional leads to track admin and UN Reform implementation efforts and troubleshooting.
    Roster/peer-to-peer platform for admin service and UN Reform LPEs for COs.

    Contract Duration: 12 months- Renewable

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  • Staff Counsellor, Service Contract CP Management – Engagement Coordinator

    Staff Counsellor, Service Contract CP Management – Engagement Coordinator

    JOB PURPOSE
    The challenges of working in difficult conditions to bring much needed food and support to our recipients can place a great deal of pressure and stress on WFP staff. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly exacerbated challenges and stress.
    As part of the Wellness Division, the Staff Counselling Unit is committed to preventing and alleviating stress to improve the overall health, performance, and morale of staff. We do this by identifying and addressing factors that contribute to stress in the workplace, promoting good employment and management practices, and providing counselling services that help to mitigate or avoid the negative effects of workplace stress. 
    The Staff Counsellor will provide efficient and effective psychological counselling to staff across RBN requiring support related to work-place difficulties or personal issues. A large emphasis will be placed on extensive engagement with staff and promotion of staff well-being. The Staff Counsellor will report to the WFP Regional Staff Counsellor.
    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:
    Advanced University degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Counselling or related field. Registration as a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Counsellor or equivalent in the country of origin is preferred.
    Experience: 
    Typically, five years or more of relevant experience in the field of mental health. Experience in hardship duty stations providing counselling or wellness services to staff working in difficult and hazardous environments is desirable
    Knowledge & Skills:

    Broad knowledge of all facets of the field of counselling and ability to provide an environment in which others can talk confidentially and act without fear or repercussions within a climate of established trust.
    Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) including the ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff at all levels.
    Excellent multicultural awareness and competence, including skills to work with cultures other than one’s own, and knowledge of how visible and invisible cultural power structures can affect wellbeing and work performance.
    Ability to identify clients’ needs and, if required, suggest internal or external resources to support.
    Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with staff and management across functions and offices.
    Capacity to be proactive in the promotion and organization of wellness activities.
    Very good working knowledge of technology tools such as Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
    Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries and establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi- cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

    Language:

    Fluency (level C) in English language.
    Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Provide culturally sensitive counselling services to WFP staff and dependents. This may include case management, individual sessions, group sessions, emergency/critical incident support, and referrals to other resources as required.
    Deliver in-person and online psychosocial workshops, briefings, and trainings for management and employees across a wide range of issues (e.g., stress management, communication, leadership, COVID-19 awareness, culture & diversity, conflict resolution, etc.).
    Provide in-person and remote training and mentoring for Wellness Support Volunteers to facilitate their role in supporting staff.
    Travel as required to WFP duty stations both in Kenya and in other countries in the Eastern Africa Region, to promote wellness and deliver counselling services.
    Liaise, collaborate, and proactively maintain relationships with relevant parties including the WFP global and RBN Staff Counsellor networks, medical colleagues, Wellness Support Volunteers, Family Liaison Officer, PSEA Officer, Wellness Committee, Respectful Workplace Advisors, National Staff Associations, Security Unit, Human Resources, Ombudsman, etc.
    Support countries in the Region to input and further develop content and resources on the WFP Wellbeing platform (website & application).
    Support the work of the Family Liaison Officer to implement programmes and interventions to address the wellness of families of staff in the Region.
    Actively engage with management and staff to establish relationships based on trust, respect, and empowerment.
    Increase awareness regarding important themes, policies, and guidelines to promote staff wellness and safe workspaces.
    Prepare comprehensive reports, trainings and proactively plan and implement staff counselling activities to ensure the provision of cohesive counselling services.
    Maintain at all times, high standards of professional ethics and confidentiality consistent with the Wellness Division Ethical Guidelines and Standards of Practice.
    Complete administrative duties including as maintaining statistics on activities and completing reporting requirements as per the requirement in the Staff Wellness Division.

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

    Experience working in UN or other humanitarian organizations.
    Experience with technology such as digital content creation, graphic design, podcast creation, etc.
    Additional training or certification in related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, stress management, critical incident stress, cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, mediation, trauma, etc. will be an advantage. 

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  • Talent Acquisition/Sourcing Expert, Consultant-I (Re-Advertisement)

    Talent Acquisition/Sourcing Expert, Consultant-I (Re-Advertisement)

    What will you do?

    In close consultation with the Head of HR and in collaboration with other HR colleagues and unit managers, contribute to defining the people/HR management plan, specifically in relation to the talent acquisition and employer branding activities.
    Contribute to the Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding weekly reports that update and alert stakeholders about the challenges and opportunities in these areas.
    In close collaboration with the talent acquisition team, ensure that all vacancies announcements are sound and inspiring for the purpose of attracting best talent with a focus on gender.
    Further streamline talent acquisition sourcing strategies and approach by using new technologies, social media, software and networks, to identify, attract, and hire the best talent.
    Train the talent acquisition team to implement data driven and proactive talent sourcing approaches, to use contemporary talent acquisition tools & technologies and to effectively use social media platforms.
    Identify opportunities to expand relevant talent pools by identifying macro level opportunities from demographic trends, labour market analysis, diaspora, diversity partnership opportunities etc.
    Support developing and maintaining strong relationships that include outreach to schools, education institutions, targeted diversity organizations, professional associations and other recruiting sources to ensure sourcing produces a strong talent pipeline.
    Improve gender diversity and drive the improvements of talent attraction and talent acquisition approaches, especially to attract qualified female candidates (with special attention on diaspora) to hardship locations.
    Increase the quality of applicant flow, including both internal and external, passive and active candidates and ensure local implementation.
    Articulate WFP’s employee value proposition to enhance visibility and reputation in key sourcing channels by enabling the talent acquisition team to carry out impactful and targeted employer branding activities.
    Undertake field missions related to talent acquisition and employer branding project as necessary.
    Any other duties in line with the profile and expertise.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or First University degree with additional relevant experience.
    Experience: Five or more years of postgraduate professional experience in Talent Acquisition, of which at least 3 years must be at an international or regional level. Experience and expertise in sourcing and recruiting hard-to-find profiles is a must. Experience in transforming processes and leading change. 
    Language: Proficiency in oral and written communication in English.

    Knowledge & Skills: 

    Experience working as part of a multicultural and diverse team.
    Deep knowledge of the recruiting market and trends in East Africa.
    Demonstrated success developing and deploying creative, effective candidate pipeline development methodologies and effective outreach strategies.
    Structured in leading multiple talent projects simultaneously to successful completion.
    Experience with SAP/ Applicant Tracking Systems, technology, and sourcing tools.  
    Ability to leverage social media to connect with diverse communities to brand and market organisation and jobs.
    Ability to draft clear concise reports. 
    Good communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapt communication style to different situations and stakeholders.
    Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with human resources counterparts, managers and staff within WFP.

    Terms and Conditions
    Contract Duration: 11 months (initial)

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  • Programme Associate, G6 (5 Positions)

    Programme Associate, G6 (5 Positions)

    JOB PURPOSE
    The programme associate positions will be in various duty stations and are funded by MasterCard Foundation (MCF) project. They will report directly to the Head of Field Office, and technically to the Programme Policy Officer coordinating the MCF project from Nairobi.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    Key Responsibilities of the Programme Associate, with specific focus on scope of work funded by the MCF: Off-take and aggregation by smallholder farmers and post-harvest loss management

    Provide technical support in planning and designing initiatives that optimize value creation and commercialization opportunities across all segments of food systems (production, transformation consumption), with specific focus on off-take, aggregation, and post-harvest loss management along priority value chains in the county of operation.
    Support aggregation of FSCs and farmers for markets and agricultural support services. This will include: facilitating FSC Development through identification, profiling, and on-boarding;  learning, connection and growth through business development and entrepreneurial Coaching (BDEC); establishing connections and building sustainable partnerships linkages with partners along selected value chains, Conduct performance evaluation for FSCs; Indirectly or directly transfer existing and emerging agricultural technology and innovations to FSCs and farmers; and  identifying and supporting innovations at FSC and farmer level.
    Farmer Organization development through undertaking profiling exercises, identifying, and recommending capacity strengthening needs and support county government lead departments in designing and implementing tailored capacity strengthening initiatives.
    Provide technical support and help to implement market-led approaches that focus on post-harvest management, value creation, linkage with private sector actor and support alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
    Identify new opportunities for developing WFP’s market support initiatives that are in line with the strategy of making food systems sustainable, inclusive and resilient.
    Propose ways to strengthen integration of gender, youth, nutrition, and climate-action in all activities being implemented in the counties of operation

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES cont.

    Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
    Ensure and/or perform accurate and timely collection and recording of project data into WFP’s programme data management tool (inputs and outputs) and ensure consistency of information 
    Prepare a range of reports and data analysis, ensuring comprehensive reporting and documentation, based on data collected. This includes regular programme performance status, documentation, and communication of best practices to inform scale and bad practices for learning, highlighting of trends/issues while ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
    Support in Partnership forging and collaboration. This would include mapping of key partners to engage based on smallholder, trader, and processor needs.
    Other assignments as required

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

    Has experience in working with smallholder farmers and market actors in agricultural market support at scale
    Has contributed technically to value chain development
    Has worked in the technical area i.e., nutrition, food security analysis, market linkages, crop/animal production, emergency preparedness and response, etc.).
    Has contributed to implementation of programmes in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya.
    Demonstrated responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance and use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems daily.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:                                   

    Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness Development, Range Management, Post-Harvest Management, Environmental Science, Land and Water Management, Social Sciences, or other fields relevant to international development assistance. 
    Possession of a University Degree in these fields will be an added advantage. 

    Language:

    Fluency in both oral and written communication of English and Kiswahili.

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  • Security Associate Security Assistant

    Security Associate Security Assistant

    JOB PURPOSE
    To perform tasks related to the implementation and assessment of security measures and maintenance of equipment with a view towards providing updates and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making and secure WFP staff, facilities and operations. 
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Provide dedicated executive assistant support.
    Prepare and/or consolidate comprehensive reports, documentation, correspondence, briefing notes, etc. and conduct research in the area of work.
    Actively seek and use feedback to improve business processes and procedures.
    Respond to complex business support queries in order to provide a timely and accurate resolution of enquiries for clients.
    Oversee the maintenance of records and databases to ensure information is organized and readily available for staff and compliant with all relevant regulations and policies.
    Revise and review correspondence and documentation, providing feedback and making amendments where appropriate, to contribute to production of these materials to time and quality standards.
    Assist managers in planning, monitoring and reconciling budget(s) to ensure that planned financial resources are used effectively.
    Assess and recommend improvements to procedures and practices, to contribute to the effective delivery of business support services.
    Provide a full range of complex business support services to staff to contribute to the effective functioning of business operations.
    Provide advice, support and/or training to junior support staff in the provision of business
    support services, in order to support their learning in providing business support.
    Coordinate tasks of junior colleagues to ensure support services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area such as Military or Police Service. 
    Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in security management, investigations, law enforcement or related business stream. 

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Specialized knowledge of the application of practical methods, techniques, procedures and systems used in security, typically gained through technical training and work experience.
    Broad knowledge and understanding of security logistics, security administration, risk assessment and co-ordination with local authorities and local law enforcement agencies.
    Training and experience in fire and related intervention/evacuation procedures.
    Ability to manage emergency situations and remain calm.
    Attention to detail and constant vigilance in order to promptly detect any breach in security measures.
    Ability to interpret information, use judgement and inform supervisors of any incidents which might impact the UNWFP staff and operations.
    Excellent communication skills in order to maintain frequent correspondence with both, internal staff and external authorities with regards to security advisories and security incidents.
    Willingness to attend security trainings and comply with UNSMS standards.

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  • HR Associate (Performance & Learning)

    HR Associate (Performance & Learning)

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certification in the related functional area. A bachelor’s degree in HR or related area of study is desirable.
    Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible support work experience in general administrative work, including at least three years in human resources or other related field.

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Knowledge of specialised HR administrative work practices and methods, gained through relevant technical training and experience.
    Good communication skills and good understanding of HR principles and their application in order to respond to and resolve a range of HR queries. 
    Ability to conduct basic analyses in order to generate periodic reports and make recommendations for further actions.
    Ability to build relationships with a variety of individuals across functions and outside WFP in order to effectively contribute to the functioning of the unit.
    Experience in supervising and co-ordinating tasks of subordinates to be able to train and supervise junior staff members within the HR function.
    Ability to work with minimum supervision and use initiative to perform administrative tasks within broad WFP guidelines and standards.

    Language:

    Fluency in both oral and written communication in english.

    ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
    This job is based in the WFP Kenya Country Office. The job holders typically report to an HR Officer. At this level job holders are expected to use initiative and knowledge within an area of expertise to independently respond to queries with general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate a team of support staff.
    JOB PURPOSE
    To deliver a full range of HR support services to ensure accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures and facilitate the effective functioning of a client-focused and strategy-oriented HR services. 
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Provide assistance on a wide range of complex HR queries and follow up actions, to ensure consistent and high quality HR services are delivered to clients.
    Allocate responsibilities and support on-the-job learning and development of junior support staff, to ensure they have adequate knowledge of HR systems and procedures required to perform their duties and subsequently can contribute to the provision of effective HR services.
    Identify evolving needs of the organisation and recommend changes in HR processes and procedures, to support improvements in HR services.
    Analyse and respond to various internal and external queries, to ensure that clients are well-informed and that HR team activities are aligned with broader WFP objectives.
     Review and compile a variety of data on staff recruitment and selection, contractual conditions, entitlements, performance and training requirements, workforce, etc., to support analysis and reporting needs.
    Support activities in the areas of work allocated by the professional officer in compliance with relevant processes and procedures.
    Support and deliver on boarding for new staff joining WFP, to ensure that relevant processes are followed and the conditions of terms of service are explained and understood.
    Prepare a range of complex HR documentation required for the specific area of work (e.g. employment contracts, transfer/separation letters, training-related documents, etc.) ensuring accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
    Use HR management systems for reviewing, entering and updating a variety of HR data including monitoring various deadlines (e.g. contract expiration, PACE, etc), ensuring compliance with the established deadlines and accuracy of HR data.
    Co-ordinate the maintenance of confidential personnel records, HR databases and archives, to ensure data and files are accurately stored and updated in compliance with the established standards
    Monitor staff deployment and handle related administrative actions including preparation of reports, to support efficient HR service enabling WFP to respond quickly to a crisis.
    Support implementation of locally developed learning programmes to address current and future skill and capability gaps within the country office.
    Support the implementation of other initiatives to drive learning and development within the Country Offices 
    Conduct research on latest learning approaches/ innovation and trends in organizational learning and incorporate into the skills development plans.
    Prepare learning content, coordinate and/or co- facilitate the delivery of in-house learning programmes.
    Coordinate the vendor identification process in close liaison with Procurement team.

    4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
    Purpose

    Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
     Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
     Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
     Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

    People

    Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
     Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
     Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
     Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

    Performance

    Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
     Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
     Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
     Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

    Partnership

    Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
     Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
     Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
     Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfill the needs of internal and external partners.

    OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Knowledge of HR best practices, techniques and processes.
    Proven experience in learning & development and performance management.
    Excellent ability to maintain, organize and analyze data and prepare reports.
    Proven ability to plan for and execute complex business process in HR like recruitment, training etc

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

    Good communication skills and basic understanding of HR principles and their application to respond to and resolve general HR queries.
    Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of individuals to provide a high-quality support service.
    Ability to train staff members on policies and various topics in the field of HR.
    Ability to collate and compile relevant data from a variety of sources to produce periodic reports for supervisor(s).
    Ability to work with minimum supervision and use initiative to perform administrative tasks within broad WFP guidelines and standards

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