Company Address: Address UN Gigiri Compound, Nairobi, Kenya

Regional Gender Advisor (NOC)

JOB PURPOSE

The Regional Gender Advisor (RGA) will lead efforts to ensure that WFP’s partnerships, programmes and activities in Eastern Africa promote and facilitate greater food and nutrition security, using gender-sensitive and gender-transformative approaches. The RGA serves as a resource person for the ten other gender specialists in the region, and provides strategic advice and operational support to leadership teams in the country offices. The RGA participates in regional and international fora to represent WFP where the nexus of gender and food and nutrition security is discussed. Finally, the RGA will provide advice to the Food Systems team lead to identify the opportunities to improve gender equality and enhance women’s empowerment in the areas of climate resilience and livelihoods. The position reports directly to the head of WFP’s Climate, Resilience and Food Systems team.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and training: Advanced university degree in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, gender, international development, development economics or another related field like international relations, human rights, political science, or humanitarian studies
Work Experience: At least 10 years of solid, responsible and relevant work experience in the gender field and dealing with human rights and/or gender-based violence
Proven experience with gender-responsive programming, the rights-based approach rights and/or gender- based violence highly desired.
In-depth knowledge of gender in humanitarian and development settings, gender-based violence, humanitarian policy issues, and its linkage with food security and nutrition is a plus.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written English. Intermediate knowledge of other UN language would be an advantage.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Solid analytical, writing skills, and communication skills (including developing advocacy messages)
Sound knowledge and skills in training and facilitation
Knowledge of UN system policies and functions of gender-mandated agencies
Flexibility to travel on short notice and in challenging and difficult environments.
Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
What you will do:

Advise the regional bureau and country offices on the implementation of the corporate Gender policy to mainstream gender into WFP Operations at the regional level and in Country Offices;
Support robust mainstreaming of gender into WFP programming and operations, including systematic gender analysis, and provide policy advice on specific gender issues that impact on WFP operations;
Work with senior management in the regional bureau and country offices on the implementation of the corporate Gender policy to mainstream gender into WFP Operations at the regional level and in Country Offices;
Support robust mainstreaming of gender into WFP programming and operations, including systematic gender analysis, and provide policy advice on specific gender issues that impact on WFP operations;
Work with senior management in Advise the regional bureau and country offices on the implementation of the corporate Gender policy to mainstream gender into WFP Operations at the regional level and in Country Offices;
Support robust mainstreaming of gender into WFP programming and operations, including systematic gender analysis, and provide policy advice on specific gender issues that impact on WFP operations;
Work with senior management in the RB and the COs to ensure strong institutional commitment and leadership (through active and visible champions) for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) programme and process objectives;
Undertake a baseline assessment of GEWE in the region and in WFP operations;
Manage the effective application of the Gender and Age Marker and ensure that staff are equipped to sustainably mainstreamed gender equality objectives/goals in all WFP strategies, projects and programmes;
Support the establishment, coordinate the work and strengthen the capacity including on gender analysis of the Regional Bureau Gender Results Team and the regional Gender Results Network;
Strengthen strategic partnerships on gender and support mobilization of resources required to implement the WFP gender policy and gender regional strategy effectively;
Develop and implement gender training across the region including on gender, gender analysis, Gender Based Violence, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and other related subjects;
Strengthen WFP workforce and partners’ gender awareness and gender analysis capacities and improve their ability for gender mainstreaming in project design and throughout the programming cycle.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Type of Contract:
Regional Gender Advisor NOC ( Fixed Term )
Duty Station:
Nairobi Regional Bureau, Kenya, with frequent travels to country offices
Contract Duration:
12 Months ( Renewable)

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October 28, 2024
Business Transformation Consultant – Management Services

DURATION: 11-months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Management Services Division (MSD) supports a community of over 3,000 team members, worldwide – ranging in profiles from Architects and Engineers to Drivers and Maintenance Workers. The Administration functional area prides itself on providing quality customer service while ensuring that WFP operations reach our beneficiaries, smoothly, even in the toughest conditions, through providing efficient, cost-effective digital solutions for our colleagues in the field. The priorities of the MSD transformation are developed with the view of providing relevant solutions in alignment with the needs of our end-users/customers, situated in field locations, involving all Administration workstreams, including Engineering.
The responsibilities of our Administration professionals include managing travel, accommodation, and protocol support; delivering and maintaining fit-for-purpose facilities; managing WFP’s pool of assets including light & armored vehicles; and providing guidance on oversight, internal controls, and anti-fraud management. The Division is seeking to identify a Business Transformation Consultant to establish a clear understanding of the MSD products portfolio/strategic vision and to guide the alignment of the MSD teams and products in accordance with the Divisional strategic vision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Director, Management Service, the Business Transformation Consultant will have the following responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

Collaborate closely with the TEC Business Engagement Manager guiding strategic priorities, initiatives, and projects for MSD, and drafting the digital roadmap for the division
Conduct in-depth information sessions to thoroughly understand the field realities and potential impact of any suggested digital solutions, including evaluating any previously/recently implemented options
Participate in the development of business planning and strategy to advocate for business results and outcomes as well as branch functional work plans in compliance with WFP policies, standards, and strategy
Keep abreast of relevant knowledge and best practices in the IT industry on Business Relationship Management, Business Analysis, and IT Project Management, adopt best practices and guidelines, and orient towards continuous improvement of the functions; applying Agile methodology, human-centered design, and business process mapping
Build and nurture strategic and working relationships with the business, aligning business needs, and priorities with providers’ capabilities and service portfolio
Gather and shape business demand, anticipating the direction of the business and offering industry business and technology insights with the potential to create value for the business environment
Manage business expectations in servicing demand and oversee the success of business change initiatives, seeking ongoing opportunities to support or increase the business value from business provider initiatives and services
Enable business change and improve the ability of the business to adapt by analysing business capabilities, defining needs, modelling the business, and identifying new opportunities or recommending solutions that deliver value for business priorities
Keep abreast of the strategic direction, profile, environment, and needs of the business holistically to identify initiatives or core business process improvements with enabling technologies that allow the business to meet its goals
Define and utilize techniques for eliciting, understanding, analysing, documenting, validating, and communicating business objectives, needs, requirements, and process flow to ensure common understanding, agreement, and prioritization between stakeholders.
Manage the delivery of projects to ensure solutions transfer into the business following established overall project objectives and business strategies and requirements.
Serve as the MSD focal point for TEC cross-functional initiatives such as the Automation Working Group to represent MSD’s divisional priorities.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

An approved and implemented strategic document on digitalisation of the relevant workstreams, including a technology road map for the division
Division-wide demand for automation and data captured and prioritized as part of the interdivisional Automation and Data working groups
Strong cross-functional networks established, developed, and maintained for ongoing collaboration
Customer-driven, field-focused solutions developed for a broad range within the Administration Services portfolio; solutions tested, released, and documented
An integrated evaluation component following each change initiative, to assess impact after implementation
An established ‘gatekeeper’ function from MSD, prioritizing HQ-driven change initiatives that affect Country Offices and determining necessary resources required to implement change

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:
University degree with an emphasis on Business Administration, Information Technology, or other related fields
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with data integration, analytics, and reporting tools, including, but not limited to, Palantir Foundry, SAP Business Intelligence suite, and Tableau.
Knowledge & Skills:

Has managed large projects requiring innovative recommendations and approaches.
Has built strong relationships with business partners to identify key business issues and identify new/improved IT solutions and services.
Has aligned IT strategies with business strategies and requirements.
Ability to lead projects, communicate with client’s management, and mentor junior team members
Develop project plans with clearly defined deliverables
Ability to translate client’s business needs into an actionable plan
Strong analytical, logical, teamwork, and organizational skills
A structural mindset with solid problem solving and research skills
Turn data into meaningful insights and transformative solutions
A solid team player with experience in managing projects
Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multitask
Endless curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead business engagement discussions
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Languages:

Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in fluent English, with the ability to present technical concepts in concise business language to multiple audiences.

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October 28, 2024
Regional Gender Advisor (NOC)

JOB PURPOSE

The Regional Gender Advisor (RGA) will lead efforts to ensure that WFP’s partnerships, programmes and activities in Eastern Africa promote and facilitate greater food and nutrition security, using gender-sensitive and gender-transformative approaches. The RGA serves as a resource person for the ten other gender specialists in the region, and provides strategic advice and operational support to leadership teams in the country offices. The RGA participates in regional and international fora to represent WFP where the nexus of gender and food and nutrition security is discussed. Finally, the RGA will provide advice to the Food Systems team lead to identify the opportunities to improve gender equality and enhance women’s empowerment in the areas of climate resilience and livelihoods. The position reports directly to the head of WFP’s Climate, Resilience and Food Systems team.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and training: Advanced university degree in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, gender, international development, development economics or another related field like international relations, human rights, political science, or humanitarian studies

Work Experience: At least 10 years of solid, responsible and relevant work experience in the gender field and dealing with human rights and/or gender-based violence

Proven experience with gender-responsive programming, the rights-based approach rights and/or gender- based violence highly desired.

In-depth knowledge of gender in humanitarian and development settings, gender-based violence, humanitarian policy issues, and its linkage with food security and nutrition is a plus.

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

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Solid analytical, writing skills, and communication skills (including developing advocacy messages)
Sound knowledge and skills in training and facilitation
Knowledge of UN system policies and functions of gender-mandated agencies
Flexibility to travel on short notice and in challenging and difficult environments.
Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

What you will do:

Advise the regional bureau and country offices on the implementation of the corporate Gender policy to mainstream gender into WFP Operations at the regional level and in Country Offices;
Support robust mainstreaming of gender into WFP programming and operations, including systematic gender analysis, and provide policy advice on specific gender issues that impact on WFP operations;
Work with senior management in the regional bureau and country offices on the implementation of the corporate Gender policy to mainstream gender into WFP Operations at the regional level and in Country Offices;
Support robust mainstreaming of gender into WFP programming and operations, including systematic gender analysis, and provide policy advice on specific gender issues that impact on WFP operations;
Work with senior management in Advise the regional bureau and country offices on the implementation of the corporate Gender policy to mainstream gender into WFP Operations at the regional level and in Country Offices;
Support robust mainstreaming of gender into WFP programming and operations, including systematic gender analysis, and provide policy advice on specific gender issues that impact on WFP operations;
Work with senior management in the RB and the COs to ensure strong institutional commitment and leadership (through active and visible champions) for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) programme and process objectives;
Undertake a baseline assessment of GEWE in the region and in WFP operations;
Manage the effective application of the Gender and Age Marker and ensure that staff are equipped to sustainably mainstreamed gender equality objectives/goals in all WFP strategies, projects and programmes;
Support the establishment, coordinate the work and strengthen the capacity including on gender analysis of the Regional Bureau Gender Results Team and the regional Gender Results Network;
Strengthen strategic partnerships on gender and support mobilization of resources required to implement the WFP gender policy and gender regional strategy effectively;
Develop and implement gender training across the region including on gender, gender analysis, Gender Based Violence, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and other related subjects;
Strengthen WFP workforce and partners’ gender awareness and gender analysis capacities and improve their ability for gender mainstreaming in project design and throughout the programming cycle.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Type of Contract:

Regional Gender Advisor NOC ( Fixed Term )

Duty Station:

Nairobi Regional Bureau, Kenya, with frequent travels to country offices

Contract Duration:

12 Months ( Renewable)

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October 28, 2024
Business Transformation Consultant – Management Services

DURATION: 11-months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Management Services Division (MSD) supports a community of over 3,000 team members, worldwide – ranging in profiles from Architects and Engineers to Drivers and Maintenance Workers. The Administration functional area prides itself on providing quality customer service while ensuring that WFP operations reach our beneficiaries, smoothly, even in the toughest conditions, through providing efficient, cost-effective digital solutions for our colleagues in the field. The priorities of the MSD transformation are developed with the view of providing relevant solutions in alignment with the needs of our end-users/customers, situated in field locations, involving all Administration workstreams, including Engineering.

The responsibilities of our Administration professionals include managing travel, accommodation, and protocol support; delivering and maintaining fit-for-purpose facilities; managing WFP’s pool of assets including light & armored vehicles; and providing guidance on oversight, internal controls, and anti-fraud management. The Division is seeking to identify a Business Transformation Consultant to establish a clear understanding of the MSD products portfolio/strategic vision and to guide the alignment of the MSD teams and products in accordance with the Divisional strategic vision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Director, Management Service, the Business Transformation Consultant will have the following responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

Collaborate closely with the TEC Business Engagement Manager guiding strategic priorities, initiatives, and projects for MSD, and drafting the digital roadmap for the division
Conduct in-depth information sessions to thoroughly understand the field realities and potential impact of any suggested digital solutions, including evaluating any previously/recently implemented options
Participate in the development of business planning and strategy to advocate for business results and outcomes as well as branch functional work plans in compliance with WFP policies, standards, and strategy
Keep abreast of relevant knowledge and best practices in the IT industry on Business Relationship Management, Business Analysis, and IT Project Management, adopt best practices and guidelines, and orient towards continuous improvement of the functions; applying Agile methodology, human-centered design, and business process mapping
Build and nurture strategic and working relationships with the business, aligning business needs, and priorities with providers’ capabilities and service portfolio
Gather and shape business demand, anticipating the direction of the business and offering industry business and technology insights with the potential to create value for the business environment
Manage business expectations in servicing demand and oversee the success of business change initiatives, seeking ongoing opportunities to support or increase the business value from business provider initiatives and services
Enable business change and improve the ability of the business to adapt by analysing business capabilities, defining needs, modelling the business, and identifying new opportunities or recommending solutions that deliver value for business priorities
Keep abreast of the strategic direction, profile, environment, and needs of the business holistically to identify initiatives or core business process improvements with enabling technologies that allow the business to meet its goals
Define and utilize techniques for eliciting, understanding, analysing, documenting, validating, and communicating business objectives, needs, requirements, and process flow to ensure common understanding, agreement, and prioritization between stakeholders.
Manage the delivery of projects to ensure solutions transfer into the business following established overall project objectives and business strategies and requirements.
Serve as the MSD focal point for TEC cross-functional initiatives such as the Automation Working Group to represent MSD’s divisional priorities.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

An approved and implemented strategic document on digitalisation of the relevant workstreams, including a technology road map for the division
Division-wide demand for automation and data captured and prioritized as part of the interdivisional Automation and Data working groups
Strong cross-functional networks established, developed, and maintained for ongoing collaboration
Customer-driven, field-focused solutions developed for a broad range within the Administration Services portfolio; solutions tested, released, and documented
An integrated evaluation component following each change initiative, to assess impact after implementation
An established ‘gatekeeper’ function from MSD, prioritizing HQ-driven change initiatives that affect Country Offices and determining necessary resources required to implement change

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

University degree with an emphasis on Business Administration, Information Technology, or other related fields

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with data integration, analytics, and reporting tools, including, but not limited to, Palantir Foundry, SAP Business Intelligence suite, and Tableau.

Knowledge & Skills:

Has managed large projects requiring innovative recommendations and approaches.
Has built strong relationships with business partners to identify key business issues and identify new/improved IT solutions and services.
Has aligned IT strategies with business strategies and requirements.
Ability to lead projects, communicate with client’s management, and mentor junior team members
Develop project plans with clearly defined deliverables
Ability to translate client’s business needs into an actionable plan
Strong analytical, logical, teamwork, and organizational skills
A structural mindset with solid problem solving and research skills
Turn data into meaningful insights and transformative solutions
A solid team player with experience in managing projects
Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multitask
Endless curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead business engagement discussions
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Languages:

Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in fluent English, with the ability to present technical concepts in concise business language to multiple audiences.

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October 28, 2024
Programme Policy Officer – Consultant

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The Kenya Country Office is currently seeking an expert with specialised skills in climate-risk information including forecasting, and experience in early warning systems, anticipatory actions and disaster preparedness and response to support WFP’s ‘Scaling up Drought Anticipatory Actions for Food Security in Africa” and “Strengthening shock-responsive systems in Kenya” projects.

Climate change multiplies existing threats to food security, hunger and malnutrition. Expected impacts of climate change include an increase in the number and intensity of climate-related disasters, increased scarcity and lack of access to productive land and water, and reductions in agricultural productivity. Impacts will be felt disproportionally by the most vulnerable people, the majority of whom live in fragile areas prone to natural hazards, ultimately putting hundreds of millions of people at risk. It is estimated that by 2050 the risks of hunger and child malnutrition could increase by 20 percent and climate disasters such as droughts and floods will act as key driving forces behind these increases.

Kenya and the wider East and Central Africa region is frequently and severely affected by climate change related shocks and stressors, such as increasingly erratic rainfall patterns, frequent and prolonged droughts and floods, landslides, heat waves and pest and livestock disease outbreaks.

As the climate-related risks on food security, nutrition and livelihoods are rising, so too is our ability to forecast them. However, despite gains in early warnings, acting early enough in anticipation of impacts of climate hazards remains a significant challenge. In response, organisations such as WFP have begun to test forecast-based financing (FbF) and early action mechanisms, innovations that use climate forecasting and other related information to trigger anticipatory actions before a shock occurs.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge & Skills:

Minimum of 7 relevant years of post-graduate, progressively responsible experience in disaster risk reduction, food security analysis, project proposal development (related to climate change), and at least one of the technical areas listed above;
Experience in project management as well as writing project documents, country reports and publications;
Proven experience working with a wide variety of development actors including governments, international development organizations (including United Nations agencies), donors and other funding agencies, private sector entities, and/or civil society organizations including community groups, academia and the media;
Knowledge of global climate change policy frameworks and climate finance mechanisms such as GCF and Adaptation Fund are an asset;

Languages:

Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED

Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities;
Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, ability to work in a team and to communicate clearly and diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds;
Ability to plan and organize his/her work, efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;
Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with GIS platforms is an asset.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within the programme support team, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Programme Technical Support), the focus of this role will be to ensure that the emerging FbF portfolio is implemented according to project timelines and technical requirements, and is integrated across other DRR and DRM and country office Climate Solutions and resilience initiatives and, in coordination with implementation partners and government agencies as needed. The emerging FbF portfolio is composed of the ‘Scaling up Drought Anticipatory Actions for Food Security in Africa”, the “Strengthening shock-responsive systems in Kenya” project. The expected areas of work are as follows:

Guide and produce the country capacity-gap analyses:

Document institutional aspects, governance mechanisms and capacity for drought-risk management, existing national coordination mechanisms (e.g. National Disaster Management Authorities) as well as capacities for weather forecasting and analysis, early action and preparedness.
Mapping of the key local actors at national and county level (e.g. national hydro-meteorological agencies, line Ministries such as Agriculture, disaster risk management authorities, humanitarian and development actors) who can be involved or support implementation of FbF,
Explore opportunities for how FbF can be integrated into the institutional frameworks for drought or disaster risk management and identify potential synergies with current or future planned projects in the country

DELIVERABLES

Forecast-based financing

Support the KCO VAM and Capacity Strengthening Units in delivering on the FBF project outputs, including;
A capacity needs assessment of national and local actors with regard to forecast based financing.
Delivering on the FbF workplan and Documentation of progress, best practice and lessons learned in line with project outputs and as required by national level partnerships.
Technical development of the FbF system including establishment of triggers, development and implementation of SOPs and integration of SOPs in early warning mechanisms.
Advise and link with potential national and international financing mechanisms, including risk finance layering within the national Disaster Risk Financing framework.
Support to regional and national workshops for FbF

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is an 11 months contract (extendable, subject to availability of funding)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
The World Food Programme DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
WFP embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in all ways.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and merit.

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October 28, 2024
HR Intern (Internship) Nutritionist P1/NOA Procurement Officer Engineer FT , NOB (128181) Monitoring & Evaluation Officer FT, NOB (128264)

Job Description

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Closing Date: 8th November 2020

Organizational Background:

The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting young and talented candidates/students across the globe. The programme will provide selected candidates/students with the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of WFP. This will promote better understanding of WFP Somalia’s mandate and programmes. Similarly, the programme will provide WFP with qualified individuals specializing in relevant fields in line with WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

WFP Somalia’s activities include food assistance for relief, school feeding, safety nets, nutrition and food assistance for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers. You will be part of a dynamic team that effectively identifies, monitors, evaluates, and manages the organization’s strategic, operational, fiduciary and financial risks in support of WFP’s country strategic plan for Somalia.

This position is open to all qualified candidates, and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and supervision, the Deputy Head of HR, the intern will be required to undertake the following:

Provide full support to recruitment specialists within the organizational alignment exercise;
Help create attractive Vacancy Announcements and leverage WFP’s Employer Value Proposition. Create relevant content to integrate into the Vacancy Announcement;
Support with the administration of day-to-day recruitment operations like responding to candidates’ queries, schedule the tests/interviews with the applicants, circulate documents for signatures, etc;
Maintain information up-to-date in the e-recruitment system and in the HR Recruitment tracker to enable accurate and timely reporting and data analysis;
Assist in the design and the development of diverse new HR employer-branding projects in the field of employment fairs, university relationships, onboarding, talent acquisition among others;
Conduct data analyses to measure effectiveness of HR recruitment processes, solutions and suggest some process efficiencies;
Help communicate HR information to stakeholders, external vendors and/or client groups;
Perform any other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:The Internship Programme is open to candidates who meet the following criteria:

Enrolled in a graduate programme (eg. a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree) at a recognized university, studying in the area of Human Resources Management or/International law, economics, sociology or human sciences.
Candidate must be enrolled in school/studying for at least two years or graduated in the last 6 months.

Knowledge & Skills:

Desire to learn about and develop key skills in the field of HR, and more specifically, in HR projects and HR processes.
Flexible work style and approach based on client needs.
Cultural sensitivity.
Team player and problem solver.
Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills; high attention to details.
Ability to think, plan, and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized way.
Technology savvy; ability to think out-of-the box and to come up with innovative ideas.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package, particularly of Excel and PowerPoint.

Language:Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement. Additional UN language is an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions:

Upon selection, a proof of enrolment stating that you are currently enrolled in a course of study and your expected date of graduation and if you have graduated, a certified copy of your degree.
Interns will receive a monthly stipend from WFP.
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Applicants are required to submit online applications through E-recruitment. Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted..Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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October 28, 2024
Engineer NOB Security Officer NOB

WFP is currently seeking to build talent pool in the position of Engineer NOB

JOB PURPOSE

To provide construction and engineering expertise and contribute to the efficient delivery and quality outputs.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: First University degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline. Hold or be eligible for Accreditation to Registered or registrable with Engineers Board of Kenya ( EBK) and/or institution of Engineers or Kenya (IEK).

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Working Experience: 3 – 5 years’ work experience in public/private Civil Engineering or other related field.

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, standards, norms and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines and operations.
Provide engineering and project management services, apply best practises, standards and innovative technologies that comply with WFP standards and processes.
Contribute towards the analysis of project proposal to enable effective decision making on project technical feasibility.
Prepare evidenced based recommendations for senior staff on measures to improve WFP facilities suitability to operational purpose, safety, and efficiency of structures and equipment.
Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting on outputs to facilitate informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance that support a successful construction procurement process.
Participate in technical or design review, exchange of knowledge and experience, keeping abreast of construction and engineering technologies, to facilitate implementation of innovative engineering solutions.
Support the capacity building of engineering staff to facilitate the continued development and high performance.
Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external clients to effectively meet clients’ expectations.
Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance and monitor the management of risks.
Other as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Has worked effectively under supervision on a large number of varied design and construction projects and taken responsibility for work elements which have been assigned.
Has attained advanced academic qualifications relevant to engineering.
Has contributed to projects demonstrating knowledge of engineering specialisations in relation to fire safety, seismic blast or environmental requirements.

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October 28, 2024
Senior Budget & Programming Associate G7

JOB PURPOSE

Act as an escalation point in providing procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of budget and programming, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations.
Review budget plans, monitor and conduct comprehensive analysis of project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices, to support financial analysis and optimisation of resources.
Review and provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.
Support pipeline management ensuring efficient planning and monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximise operational effectiveness.
Actively participate and contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools, to facilitate the overall planning, expenditure forecasting, and budget management and monitoring of resource utilisation.
Review and/or enter project budget plans and revisions in the corporate systems, to ensure data is timely and accurately captured enabling easy access to information and supporting planning and decision-making.
Review and analyse complex data, and prepare comprehensive periodic and ad hoc reports, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders regarding complex project funds management matters and related processes, to resolve any current/potential issues preventing from optimisation of funds.
Co-ordinate and supervise work of other support staff, and support their learning and development in budget planning, fund management and operational planning, to ensure continued development and consistency in services delivered.
Follow standard emergency preparedness practices, to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

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October 28, 2024
Program Policy Officer -Head of Field Office

JOB PURPOSE
Through the five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP), WFP in Kenya continues its shift from service delivery to capacity strengthening of national and county institutions to implement sustainable hunger solutions. Furthermore, WFP aims to ensure that food systems in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya are resilient, efficient and inclusive, enabling people to access and consume food that is safe and nutritious.
The purpose of this post is to lead a cross-functional team in a small field office, and to provide technical expertise to the county government(s) to address food systems challenges, in line with WFP’s CSP.
Duties and Responsibilities and Required Outputs
Planning and Implementation

Lead, plan and manage WFP programmes within the areas of assignment to ensure technical quality, effective and efficient delivery of food assistance and that daily operational issues are timely resolved to prevent losses, delays or reputational risks;
Provide technical assistance to county governments in areas of climate resilient crop and livestock production for the most important value chains in the county(ies), identifying constraints, market-based solutions, and incentives to integrate micro, small and medium enterprises (food producers, processors or traders) into market systems in the county and within the established regional economic blocs;
Coordinate targeting of vulnerable communities, adoption of new technologies or approaches on sustainable, inclusive resilient food systems. Identify communities ready to transition from support and select new expansion areas in consultation the relevant county departments;
Working with county governments, monitor implementation progress, identifying issues and formulating solutions to address them;
In collaboration with the county government, support county capacity needs mapping, formulation and implementation of capacity strengthening interventions. This may include technical and policy support to school meals, nutrition, livelihoods and markets, disaster risk reduction/climate change adaptation (DRR/CCA);
Facilitate capacity building for county staff to increase the quality of services provided to communities (producer groups, traders and consumers)

Partnerships, Coordination and Resource Mobilisation,

Manage and monitor performance of partners or contractors, and verify monthly invoices before submitting to Nairobi;
Ensure WFP’s effective representation in the relevant coordination forums at county level;
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships at county level, and identify synergistic opportunities for collaborations, including the civil society and private sector for locally-driven and market-driven solutions;
Contribute to preparation of funding proposals, ensuring funding is utilised according to the donor requirements/earmarking conditions; and advocate for increased investments on food security and nutrition related issues by the county government(s);
Plan and manage donor missions to the areas of operations;
Liaise with technical and functional areas in Nairobi to support effective programme delivery

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced University degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Environmental Science, Range Management, Land and Water Management, Disaster Risk Management and/or Climate Change, Environment, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional five years of related work experiences and/or training/courses.
At least 5 years of post-graduate of demonstrated experience and deepened technical knowledge in the design and implementation of resilience building programmes, market linkages of small-scale traders/producers, including in-depth knowledge of the theory, practice and/or trends in the food systems approach, particularly crops/livestock production in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya
Deepened experience in technical coordination and operational support to county governments;
Demonstrated ability to work with government with the required diplomacy and tactical skills to handle complex situations;
Demonstrated work experience in project related to enhancing rural livelihoods or community resilience to climatic shocks in partnership with the community, county governments, and other partners;
Strong analytic, communication and interpersonal skills, including training and facilitation skills and demonstrated experience in conceptual analysis, planning and organizational skills.

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October 28, 2024
Staff Counsellor P4 – Nairobi, Kenya

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The challenges of working in difficult conditions to bring much needed food and support to our recipients while inherently rewarding, can place a great deal of pressure and stress on WFP staff. As a part of a multidisciplinary team under the Staff Wellness Division, the Staff Counselling Unit is committed to the promotion of psychological and physical health in the broadest sense so staff can continue to function at high levels in order to meet the mandate of the organization. We do this by identifying and addressing psychological risk factors in the workplace, and through the provision of counselling services to staff members and their dependents.

NAIROBI, KENYA COUNTRY CONTEXT

The UN WFP is looking for a highly qualified Staff Counsellor to join the Staff Wellness Division based in Nairobi covering the country offices in the Regional Bureau Nairobi (RBN). The region includes large and complex operations in East and Central Africa including Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Burundi and Uganda. There are currently 4 country-based counsellors in RBN who are supervised by the regional staff counsellor in Nairobi.

JOB PURPOSE

To design and coordinate the delivery of counselling services, provide professional and effective counselling and stress management services that enable staff to maintain positive health, performance and outlook. A large emphasis is placed on extensive engagement with all levels of staff internally and with external partners to enhance psychosocial support and access to staff counselling resources.

The Staff Counsellor will administratively report to the Deputy Regional Director and technically report to the Chief of Staff Counselling in Rome. A key requirement of the position will be the ability to summarize data and trends to develop programs and policies that are designed to support staff. Frequent travel is required from the Staff Counsellor to support the country offices, at times on short notice based on operational needs, and also at times to remote and difficult locations to provide support to staff.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Provide empirically supported and culturally sensitive counselling services to WFP staff and if requested their dependents; this may include case management and referrals to other resources as required.
Provide pre and post deployment briefings to staff being deployed to emergency or hardship duty stations.
Based on data trends and requests from other divisions/units/offices develop and provide a range of trainings and programs including but not limited to team building, resilience, harassment, and cross-cultural sensitivity to improve morale, health, and team dynamics.
As part of a multidisciplinary team work closely with individuals and teams to address psychological risks at the individual, unit and organizational level.
When requested work closely with managers/supervisors towards improving the working atmosphere in their units.
Provide counselling services to individuals and/or groups during emergencies; provide services in a timely and sensitive manner to staff and dependents after critical incidents, and ensure follow up support for staff and dependents following critical events.
Identify and liaise with high quality local and regional mental health resources that can be used for referrals or in times of crisis.
In the best interests of staff members and the organization work in a collegial and professional manner with all units in the Staff Wellness Division to insure continuity of care.

Work as a part of a team to insure divisional priorities are implemented consistent with the yearly divisional work plan and the Wellness Division Strategic Plan.
Develop and participate in multidisciplinary programmes in the Staff Wellness Division as well as Regional and Country Offices.
Manage the Wellbeing platform for RBN (Regional Bureau Nairobi)
Be proactive in building partnerships with but not limited to HR and security that support staff within the agency and also with other agencies or relevant organizations.
Contribute to the development of policies and guidelines, as well as written and visual materials to increase awareness regarding important themes and topics related to Staff Wellness.
Complete administrative duties such as maintain statistics on activities and completing reporting requirements as per the requirement in the Staff Wellness Division.
Maintain the highest ethical standards related to the provision of psychological services consistent with the Wellness Code of Ethics;
Perform other duties as required.

Education

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced university degree (Doctorate, Masters or equivalent) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Psychiatry or demonstrably equivalent studies from a recognized institution.
The candidate must hold active licensure/registration as a mental health professional with a recognized governing association and be a member of that organization in good standing.
Additional training or certification in a broad range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, resilience, cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, mediation, trauma etc. will be an advantage.

Experience

A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible and professional post graduate experience relevant to the field is required.
Experience either working in a hardship location or providing counselling services to staff working under very difficult and insecure environments is an asset.
Proven experience in managing, developing and coaching a team in an international environment.

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 presentations) including the ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff at all levels.
Ability to identify clients’ needs and suggest appropriate solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients.
Ability to contribute to the strategic vision of the Wellness division based on trends identified using a population health model.
Excellent team player and value working with a multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team.
Very good working knowledge of technology tools such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term as well as a rotational contract with a probationary period of one year.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details please visit icsc.un.org

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October 28, 2024