Jobs Kenya

Company Address: Address UN Gigiri Compound, Nairobi, Kenya

  • Environmental Sustainability Officer P3

    Environmental Sustainability Officer P3

    THE ROLE
    The Environmental Sustainability Officer is a technical specialist who collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of regional environmental advisors and environmental specialists at HQ. You will support a programme of work to implement Environmental Management Systems in WFP country operations globally in accordance with corporate commitments in WFP’s Environmental Policy and accompanying Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework.
    This work helps WFP to systematically measure, manage and report on WFP’s environmental risks, and reduce operating costs by enabling cost-effective
    environmental actions in WFP’s facilities and operations.
    You will be expected to draw on prior experience in implementing environmental management systems in contexts similar to that WFP operates. S/he will also contribute to UN and WFP commitments in relation to the ‘Strategy for sustainability management in the United Nations system, 2020–2030 (Phase I)’ – approved by the Chief Executives Board for Coordination in 2019 – and to the Sustainable Development Goals. These efforts should contribute to measurable environmental outcomes that confirm WFP as a leader in environmental sustainability in the United Nations system.
    The post is located in Nairobi, RBN within the portfolio of Management Services.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    1. Support the implementation of WFP’s Environmental Policy (in collaboration with WFP’s Programme division) and relevant components of WFP’s Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework.
    2. Guide and support the implementation of WFP’s Environmental Management System (EMS) for WFP, which is consistent with the requirements of the international standard ISO 14001:2015 and in accordance with the commitments of the UN Sustainability Strategy. This work specifically includes:
    Ensuring WFP’s major environmental impacts and areas of risk are identified and managed through ongoing scale-up and implementation of EMS globally, including ongoing review and monitoring of relevant corporate/external indicators and targets to measure progress.
    Overseeing the collection and reporting of environmental baseline data for reporting to a range of internal and external audiences.
    Providing technical support to Country offices that significantly advances the development and implementation of EMS regionally and globally, delivering key enabling elements necessary to embed environmental management within corporate structures and normative guidance.
    Coordinate the ongoing development of EMS implementation strategies in field locations, including advising on EMS priorities, objectives, and action plans, drafting and developing new EMS guidance and manuals, documenting compliance obligations, and maintaining an accurate information management system.
    Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders throughout WFP to integrate cost-effective environmental management into standard operating procedures, by providing access to technical expertise, best practice advice, and training.

     

    Coordinate the development and implementation of environmental awareness-raising, training, and communication materials about the environmental policy and EMS for both
    internal and external audiences, including workshop agendas, presentations, work processes, and standard operating procedures.
     
    Support the communications and outreach strategy of the Environmental Unit in relation to the implementation of the environmental policy and EMS by drafting and/or reviewing
    environmental campaign and awareness-raising materials, case studies, briefing notes, news articles for in-house and external audiences, reviewing interagency reports for comment, and contributing to other support materials as required.
    Support the Environmental Sustainability Manager in donor/executive board liaison related to environmental policy and EMS implementation, through the provision of field-based data.
    Contribute to preparing funding requests and business case opportunities for donor governments’ consideration and work within established corporate processes to solicit resources from the private sector/academia to support EMS activities.
    Contribute to the ongoing implementation of WFP’s environmental oversight and reporting mechanisms, including branch, divisional and corporate reporting requirements.
    Incorporating gender perspectives in areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men.
    Serve as an advocate for strong action in environmental management within WFP and in the UN System, through interaction with relevant divisional and regional staff, and by representing WFP on inter-agency environmental management bodies and joint initiatives as appropriate.
    Other accountabilities, as required.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:
    You have:

    University qualification in, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or related subject is required.

    Experience:
    You have:

    At least five years of progressively responsible experience in environmental management roles is required; experience should span at least three disciplines from this list: environmental management systems, energy/GHG management, water management, waste management, air pollution; environmental compliance, environmental impact assessment, corporate sustainability reporting.
    Proven professional experience in implementing Environmental Management Systems according to international standards, (ISO 14001, EMAS, GRI or similar) is required.
    Prior experience with the Climate Neutral UN initiative or Sustainable UN working group will be highly regarded.

    Knowledge and Skills:
    You have:

    Membership in a competency-based environmental professional body (Chartered Environmental, Certified Environmental Professional, or similar) will be highly regarded.
    Ability to work independently under consultative direction, as well as to manage and provide effective technical direction to other team members.
    Ability to expertly write and translate complex concepts for a variety of audiences, with the ability to facilitate training workshops/meetings and
    write publishable reports.
    Proven ability to coordinate and effectively communicate across multiple units and departments (including headquarters, regional, and country office levels).
    Proven ability to successfully operate within the different geographic and cultural contexts in which WFP operates.
    Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software literacy.

    Language:
    You have:

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

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  • Roaming Finance Officer NOA

    Roaming Finance Officer NOA

    JOB PURPOSE
    To support the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, reporting on key data, and providing basic administrative and human resource functions that enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible.
    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

    Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields, or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience plus membership in an internationally recognized professional accountancy body such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPA) or equivalent.

    Working Experience:

    Minimum three or more years of relevant professional work experience in finance, accounting, and budgeting roles with additional supervisory experience.

    Desired Experiences for entry into the role

    Has performed basic financial analyses at a national and/or operational level.
    Has experience managing financial transactions.

    Language:

    Fluency (level C) in the English language and the duty station’s language, if different

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

    Maintain awareness of corporate finance and resource management strategies and major ongoing programmatic initiatives, participating where appropriate using finance and resource management expertise.
    Contribute towards the development of country specific plans and processes, aligned with Regional and wider WFP strategy, policies and processes to meet the food assistance needs of beneficiaries within the Country.
    Report on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects in accordance with corporate governance requirements, ensuring accuracy, deadlines, and accounting processes are complied with.
    Monitor budgets, and carry out forecasting for new and ongoing projects according to established corporate procedures and requirements.
    Perform bank reconciliations, disbursements, clearance of receivables, overall cash management and monthly financial closures on a regular basis in accordance with corporate requirements.
    Where necessary, deliver core administrative services, working with contractors and following standard processes to provide cost-effective, quality and timely services to WFP staff.
    Where necessary, undertake basic human resource functions related to staff benefits, recruitment of local staff, and training.
    Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, providing management with financial, staffing and resource usage information to enable them to make informed decisions.
    Track and collate data to support others to improve policies, systems and procedures in order to minimise financial risks, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and ensure services are aligned with business objectives.
    Contribute to the delivery of financial controls and insight into WFP performance, supporting periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify areas which may present potential audit, compliance or financial risks.
    Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
    Represent unit/CO at internal meetings, external meetings and events with other UN agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and entities as required.
    Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
    Other as required.

    OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

    This position being a Roaming position, the incumbent is expected to be travelling to COs and provide support. Time spent in COs is expected to be more than time spent in Nairobi, therefore mobility is a key consideration for the position.

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  • Information Technology Associate

    Information Technology Associate

    About the job
    The Business Transformation unit within WFP Kenya provides digital assistance services to UN World Food Programme, programmes and operations in Kenya. These services include but not limited to business solution application under the freedom in a framework (FIAF) guideline; support and maintenance of existing business solution; end user training; business process automation; data analysis and support for O365 Tools.
    This position is expected to deliver digital assistance services (DAS) to digitize WFP’s programmatic response, leveraging core and/or deploying bespoke local DAS solutions.
    Key Accountabilities:

    Design and implement stable reliable and effective IT applications.
    Data Analytics and BI.
    Produce System Specification requirements from business problems when required.
    Research and suggest new business solutions and services, to support office automation.
    Provide system support to users for developed solutions.
    Create and maintain technical documentation.
    Implement required testing regime to ensure developed systems are functional.
    Developing and maintaining APIs to support data and technology integration where needed.
    Respond to service requests on developed systems and incident resolution.
    Ensure developed solutions follow WFP guidelines for software solutions
    Any other tasks as assigned

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  • Human Resources Assistant (Operations & Projects) SC5 IT Solutions Associate (Digital Assistance Services)

    Human Resources Assistant (Operations & Projects) SC5 IT Solutions Associate (Digital Assistance Services)

    The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency fighting hunger. WFP reaches more than 80 million people every day – delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with smallholder farmers, communities and governments to improve nutrition and build resilience.
    As a result of conflict, climate change, locusts and COVID-19 drive up the number of hungry people in Eastern Africa region, developing and implementing innovative engagement strategies to the complex challenges of working in the humanitarian sector is essential, now perhaps more than ever. WFP will be implementing key HR operational initiatives in the planned rollout of the corporate Human Capital Management System (HCM) and HR projects in line with the new HR Strategy and People Policy strategy to respond to the dynamic environment that the organization.
    The key objective of this role is to support day-to-day HR operations and the implementation of key HR projects and activities in the Regional Bureau.
    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

    A University degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or other related fields. A HR Certification is an added advantage.

    Working Experience

    1 to 2 years Human Resources generalist with strong experience in Operations, Talent Acquisition, Project Management support in a large and complex organization.
    Experience in HR Analytics, use of data and data tools to generate and create informative reports.

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Knowledge of general HR administrative work practices and methods, gained through relevant technical training and experience.
    Proven track record of supporting projects – effectively supporting projects to completion.
    Strong conceptual thinking to  support development of new strategies & innovative projects.
    Able to interact with a broad range of stakeholders and external audience with maturity and tact.
    Excellent communication/presentation skills, with the ability to research and draft reports and to write and deliver presentations.
    Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of individuals in order to provide a high-quality support service.
    Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
    Sets high-level of ownership over projects to achieve impact for WFP constituents,
    Ability to collate and compile relevant data from a variety of sources in order to produce periodic reports for supervisor(s).
    Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme,

    Language:

    Fluency in oral and written English mandatory.

    PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

    Provide assistance on general HR operations queries and follow up actions, to ensure consistent and high-quality HR services are delivered to clients.
    Provide guidance and on-the-job training to other staff, to support their development and increased knowledge of HR operational systems and procedures required to perform their duties.
    Liaise with other internal units/offices on HR related matters, i.e., payroll, contracts, etc. and provide necessary information in order to enable timely HR services.
    Extract and compile HR data on staff workforce, contractual conditions, entitlements and benefits to support analysis and reporting needs.
    Provide administrative support in various HR activities & key operational projects in the areas of work allocated by the professional officer including on boarding of new staff members in compliance with relevant operational processes and procedures.
    Maintain confidential personnel records, HR databases and archives, to ensure data and files are accurately stored (manually & electronically) and updated in compliance with the established standards.
    Draft various HR documentation required for the specific area of work (e.g., employment contracts, visa invitation letters, ground pass memo’s, bank letters for staff, transfer letters, training-related documents, etc.) ensuring accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
    Use HR management systems for entering and updating a variety of HR data including assistance in monitoring various deadlines (e.g., contract expiration etc.), ensuring compliance with the established deadlines and accuracy of HR data.
    Support staff deployment and related administrative actions including preparation of basic reports, to facilitate efficient HR service enabling WFP to respond quickly to a crisis.
    Support with implementation of key HR projects as and when required.

    Closing date 12 April 2022.

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  • IT Solutions Associate (Digital Advocacy & Data Services), G6

    IT Solutions Associate (Digital Advocacy & Data Services), G6

    BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
    The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
    The Business Transformation unit provides digital assistance services to UN World Food Programme, programmes and operations in Kenya. These services include but not limited to business solution application under the freedom in a framework (FIAF) guideline; support and maintenance of existing business solution; end user training; business process automation; data analysis and support for O365 Tools.
    This position is expected to deliver digital assistance services (DAS) to digitize WFP’s programmatic response, leveraging core and/or deploying bespoke local DAS solutions.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Design and implement stable reliable and effective IT applications.
    Data Analytics and BI.
    Produce System Specification requirements from business problems when required.
    Research and suggest new business solutions and services, to support office automation.
    Provide system support to users for developed solutions.
    Create and maintain technical documentation.
    Implement required testing regime to ensure developed systems are functional.
    Developing and maintaining APIs to support data and technology integration where needed.
    Respond to service requests on developed systems and incident resolution.
    Ensure developed solutions follow WFP guidelines for software solutions
    Any other tasks as assigned

    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.

    DELIVERABLES

    Business Solution Applications
    End-user Training
    User Stories
    IT Security Compliance
    User Acceptance Testing

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:  First University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Information Systems, Computer Science or Information Technology, is desirable.
    Demonstrated experience working within or leading high-performance teams
    Language: English

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
    Experience: 

    At least 3 years of experience in software development / programming and maintenance.
    Experience in database applications.
    Experience in UML.
    Experience in backend web development MVC Frameworks Experience in mobile application development

    Knowledge & Skills

    Understanding of test-driven development (TDD).
    Strong communication skills and ability to articulate complex and technical concepts to non-technical audiences
    Azure DevOps experience
    Experience in mobile application development
    Extensive knowledge in Object Oriented programming
    Extensive knowledge in HTML, CSS, SASS or (LESS)
    Knowledge in at least one of the following CSS framework: bootstrap, materialize, foundation
    Working knowledge of Python, C#, Java and Node.Js or Django frameworks
    Microsoft certification is a plus
    Mature judgment with strong communication and interpersonal skills
    Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels

    Apply via :

    career5.successfactors.eu

  • Human Resources Officer (Capability Development)

    Human Resources Officer (Capability Development)

    BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

    The Regional Bureau is looking for a highly qualified and dynamic HR Officer proficient in Learning & Development who can be deployed to support the Regional Bureau and RBN Country Offices in coordinating and deploying various learning interventions in line with the RBN Capability Development Investment Case and training calendar to close identified critical functional and cross-functional capability gaps.
    The HR Officer will support skills development in the Regional Bureau and the Country Offices by coordinating and deploying WFP Corporate Programmes in line with global capability development priorities.
    The HR Officer will also support the Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning strategy in liaison with the RBN Knowledge Management focal points.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

    Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses. Typically, one or more years of professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development.

    Experience:

    Minimum 3 years of relevant professional work experience in providing HR services, experience in organizing and coordinating training programs and other learning initiatives within a large organization(s).

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Proven track record of effectively owning, managing, and delivering projects within Learning & Development.
    Excellent communication/presentation skills.
    Able to manipulate data on MS Excel and create impactful reports and presentations to communicate qualitative and quantitative information.
    Good working knowledge of learning and development theory and practice and adult learning principles, tools, and methodologies.
    Ability to partner with senior managers to understand priorities and provide expert advice and innovative solutions to support capability development goals.
    Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy in a remote/hybrid working environment.
    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.

    Languages:

    Fluency in English, both oral and written.
    Intermediate knowledge of other UN language would be an advantage.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    Under the direct supervision of the Senior HR Business Partner, the HR Officer will:

    Plan, coordinate and deploy various learning interventions in line with the RBN Capability Development Investment Case and training calendar to close identified critical functional and cross-functional capability gaps.
    Support the implementation of WFP corporate capability development programmes in the Regional Bureau and Country Offices in line with the corporate learning priorities and calendar.
    Partner with Country Offices to develop and implement country learning strategies to support Country Strategic Plans.
    Lead the development and/or implementation of locally developed learning programmes to address current and future skill and capability gaps within the Regional Bureau and supporting the RBN Country Offices.
    Coordinate/lead HR Business Partnering leader led sessions for RBN and Country Offices.
    Create and publish the quarterly RBN HR Engage Newsletter with relevant and engaging content drawn from different units and Country offices in RBN.
    Develop and implement other initiatives to drive learning and development within the Regional Bureau and Country Offices e.g., to increase usage of WeLearn, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Learning at Work Week etc.
    Lead diversity and inclusion strategy from a capacity strengthening lens and awareness sessions focusing on defining the vision and strategy.
    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.
    Identify Continuous improvement opportunities in our processes and coordinate the implementation of approved plans timeously.

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
    April 7, 2022

    Apply via :

    career5.successfactors.eu

  • IT Solutions Associate (Digital Advocacy & Data Services), G6

    IT Solutions Associate (Digital Advocacy & Data Services), G6

    BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
    The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
    The Business Transformation unit provides digital assistance services to UN World Food Programme, programmes and operations in Kenya. These services include but not limited to business solution application under the freedom in a framework (FIAF) guideline; support and maintenance of existing business solution; end user training; business process automation; data analysis and support for O365 Tools.
    This position is expected to deliver digital assistance services (DAS) to digitize WFP’s programmatic response, leveraging core and/or deploying bespoke local DAS solutions.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Design and implement stable reliable and effective IT applications.
    Data Analytics and BI.
    Produce System Specification requirements from business problems when required.
    Research and suggest new business solutions and services, to support office automation.
    Provide system support to users for developed solutions.
    Create and maintain technical documentation.
    Implement required testing regime to ensure developed systems are functional.
    Developing and maintaining APIs to support data and technology integration where needed.
    Respond to service requests on developed systems and incident resolution.
    Ensure developed solutions follow WFP guidelines for software solutions
    Any other tasks as assigned

    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.

    DELIVERABLES

    Business Solution Applications
    End-user Training
    User Stories
    IT Security Compliance
    User Acceptance Testing

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:  First University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Information Systems, Computer Science or Information Technology, is desirable.
    Demonstrated experience working within or leading high-performance teams
    Language: English

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
    Experience: 

    At least 3 years of experience in software development / programming and maintenance.
    Experience in database applications.
    Experience in UML.
    Experience in backend web development MVC Frameworks Experience in mobile application development

    Knowledge & Skills

    Understanding of test-driven development (TDD).
    Strong communication skills and ability to articulate complex and technical concepts to non-technical audiences
    Azure DevOps experience
    Experience in mobile application development
    Extensive knowledge in Object Oriented programming
    Extensive knowledge in HTML, CSS, SASS or (LESS)
    Knowledge in at least one of the following CSS framework: bootstrap, materialize, foundation
    Working knowledge of Python, C#, Java and Node.Js or Django frameworks
    Microsoft certification is a plus
    Mature judgment with strong communication and interpersonal skills
    Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels

    Apply via :

    career5.successfactors.eu

  • Human Resources Officer (Capability Development)

    Human Resources Officer (Capability Development)

    BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

    The Regional Bureau is looking for a highly qualified and dynamic HR Officer proficient in Learning & Development who can be deployed to support the Regional Bureau and RBN Country Offices in coordinating and deploying various learning interventions in line with the RBN Capability Development Investment Case and training calendar to close identified critical functional and cross-functional capability gaps.
    The HR Officer will support skills development in the Regional Bureau and the Country Offices by coordinating and deploying WFP Corporate Programmes in line with global capability development priorities.
    The HR Officer will also support the Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning strategy in liaison with the RBN Knowledge Management focal points.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

    Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses. Typically, one or more years of professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development.

    Experience:

    Minimum 3 years of relevant professional work experience in providing HR services, experience in organizing and coordinating training programs and other learning initiatives within a large organization(s).

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Proven track record of effectively owning, managing, and delivering projects within Learning & Development.
    Excellent communication/presentation skills.
    Able to manipulate data on MS Excel and create impactful reports and presentations to communicate qualitative and quantitative information.
    Good working knowledge of learning and development theory and practice and adult learning principles, tools, and methodologies.
    Ability to partner with senior managers to understand priorities and provide expert advice and innovative solutions to support capability development goals.
    Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy in a remote/hybrid working environment.
    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.

    Languages:

    Fluency in English, both oral and written.
    Intermediate knowledge of other UN language would be an advantage.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    Under the direct supervision of the Senior HR Business Partner, the HR Officer will:

    Plan, coordinate and deploy various learning interventions in line with the RBN Capability Development Investment Case and training calendar to close identified critical functional and cross-functional capability gaps.
    Support the implementation of WFP corporate capability development programmes in the Regional Bureau and Country Offices in line with the corporate learning priorities and calendar.
    Partner with Country Offices to develop and implement country learning strategies to support Country Strategic Plans.
    Lead the development and/or implementation of locally developed learning programmes to address current and future skill and capability gaps within the Regional Bureau and supporting the RBN Country Offices.
    Coordinate/lead HR Business Partnering leader led sessions for RBN and Country Offices.
    Create and publish the quarterly RBN HR Engage Newsletter with relevant and engaging content drawn from different units and Country offices in RBN.
    Develop and implement other initiatives to drive learning and development within the Regional Bureau and Country Offices e.g., to increase usage of WeLearn, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Learning at Work Week etc.
    Lead diversity and inclusion strategy from a capacity strengthening lens and awareness sessions focusing on defining the vision and strategy.
    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.
    Identify Continuous improvement opportunities in our processes and coordinate the implementation of approved plans timeously.

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
    April 7, 2022

    Apply via :

    career5.successfactors.eu

  • Environmental Management Assistant Supply Chain Officer, NOA, Marsabit and Roster Position Programme Assistant (Operational Information Management & Reporting) IT (SCOPE) Service Operations Analyst

    Environmental Management Assistant Supply Chain Officer, NOA, Marsabit and Roster Position Programme Assistant (Operational Information Management & Reporting) IT (SCOPE) Service Operations Analyst

    JOB PURPOSE
    The Environmental Management Assistant supports the Regional Environmental Management Advisor to implement EMS in country operations, by supporting COs to research and deliver local actions to reduce environmental impacts on a continuous improvement basis and responding to environmental challenges. This work helps WFP to systematically measure, manage and report on WFP’s environmental risks, and reduce operating costs by enabling cost-effective environmental actions in WFP’s facilities and operations.
    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

    University degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Management, Environmental/energy/water Engineering, Sustainable Development, or a related field
    Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) highly regarded

    Experience:

    1-2 years’ experience implementing EMS highly desirable
    Prior experience designing and/or implementing sustainability projects highly regarded
    Prior experience or in connection with a UN system organization or in the humanitarian sector is desirable

    Languages:

    Written and oral proficiency in English is essential
    Intermediate knowledge of another language widely spoken in the region is highly regarded

    KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

    Proven knowledge of at least two of the following disciplines: waste management, energy/GHG management, water management, environmental compliance, and sustainable procurement
    Working knowledge of international environmental footprinting standards including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and other environmental standards such as ISO 14001
    Excellent command of MS Office; experience with communications tools is a plus
    Ability to work with multiple teams from different backgrounds and functional areas and with offices in remote locations.
    Strong communications skills: ability to build and maintain sound working relationships with colleagues from different units
    Team player: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
    Proactive and able to work independently in an organised way

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (1)
    The Environmental Management Assistant will support the work of RBN’s Regional Environmental Management Advisor. Under his/her direct supervision, the candidate will perform the following dut. Support the implementation of WFP’s Environmental Management System (EMS), consistent with the requirements of the international standard ISO 14001:2015 and in accordance with the commitments of the UN Sustainability Strategy, including

    Developing Initial Environmental Reviews (IER) for RBN countries, through background research, data collection/presentation and drafting text.
    Contributing to the compilation and update of environmental action plans for COs where EMS is being implemented
    Supporting the Regional Environmental Management Advisor to monitor and report implementation progress of EMS action plan

    Provide technical support to COs, including

    Assisting the Regional Environmental Management Advisor to research, plan and implement environmental projects (either within the context of EMS implementation or as stand-alone initiatives) to address WFP’s environmental impacts.Conducting research on appropriate, locally available and innovative sustainable energy/waste/water/procurement solutions
    Conducting research on appropriate, locally available and innovative sustainable energy/waste/water/procurement solutions

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (2)

    Support the Regional Environmental Management Advisor to develop communications material (e.g. slide decks, fact sheets, videos, articles, guidelines, reports) with environmental content
    Contribute to the development and dissemination of awareness raising and training material on environmental themes and promote behavioural change
    Contribute to the development of corporate tools, templates and other materials for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting on WFP’s environmental impacts
    Contribute to other environmental initiatives undertaken by the Environment Unit, as directed by the assignment supervisor.
    Contribute to WFP’s annual environmental footprint reporting exercise, involving the collection, review, analysis and reporting of energy usage, water consumption and waste generation data from RBN COs

    DELIVERABLES THE END OF THE CONTRACT

    Updated EMS action plans for RBN countries where EMS has been launched
    RBN’s environmental footprint data collected, reviewed and recorded in WFP’s internal software

    Contract Duration: 12 months
    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS :April 5, 2022

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  • Finance Assistant Programme Assistant (Nutrition) Business Support Assistant (Protocol) G5

    Finance Assistant Programme Assistant (Nutrition) Business Support Assistant (Protocol) G5

    What will you do?

    Under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer and overall supervision of the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will:
    Assist in providing procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations. 
    Monitor monthly expenditure forecasts and provide expenditure reports in order to facilitate informed decision-making. 
    Monitor the sub-imprest bank and petty cash accounts regularly, to ensure that adequate funds are available and appropriately disbursed. 
    Verify vendor claims, advances and other receivables and observe appropriate procurement procedures, to ensure that suppliers are paid in a timely manner and in conformance with WFP finance rules and regulations. 
    Retrieve, format and validate information obtained from various financial information systems and bring any discrepancy or inaccuracy to the attention of the supervisor and follow up corrective actions. 
    Maintain the web-based register for all invoices and payment transfers and record paperwork, to ensure that all documents are maintained and filed in compliance with WFP standards and guidelines. 
    Monitor and record all expenses in line with the approved budget in order to ensure that correct expenditure costs are charged and payments to external suppliers, cash grants and other supplier invoices are processed in a timely manner. 
    Process Retailer invoices weekly and resolves any issues with the concerned staff timely 
    Settlement of retailer invoices in SCOPE after the transfer has been made to the retailer’s bank accounts
    Upload payment lists into the financial service providers portal ensuring accuracy and diligence to avoid errors
    Perform CBT reconciliations as required 
    Any other duties as maybe assigned

    Minimum qualifications:
    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in finance and/or accounting is an advantage. 
    Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible work experience in Finance, Accounting or Audit.
    Knowledge and skills:

    Experience in collecting, monitoring, analyzing, interpreting financial data and generating reports.
    Experience handling financial transactions
    Proficiency in using MS Office applications 
    Knowledge of ERP systems
    Proficiency in oral and written communication in English. 

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS :April 2, 2022

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