Company Address: Address UN Gigiri Compound, Nairobi, Kenya

RBN Internship Programme – Procurement Intern – Vulnerability Assesment and Mapping Intern – Private Sector Partnerships

We are currently seeking to fill an internship position under the WFP Regional Bureau Nairobi in the Procurement Unit . The position will be based at our Regional Bureau Nairobi. The Internship will be for a period of 8 months.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled and have attended University courses in the last 12 months inclusive of having completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated in the last 6 months’ [[Mathematics, Business Studies, Accounting, Economics]];
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);
Fluent in English
[[ Online apps, SAP systems]]

JOB PURPOSE
The selected candidate will be assisting the WFP Procurement Unit with the following key duties:

Gather information with clear direction to support the drafting of documents and preparing reports by other staff.
Respond to queries and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a timely and accurate service to clients.
Support processing and managing routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources.
Provide revision and proof-reading services for standard documents, to contribute to the development of accurate documentation.
Take responsibility for the maintenance of set standard systems and files, to ensure information is accurate and readily available for the function.
Identify simple discrepancies in statistics and data, such as missing information, and report to senior staff in order to support clients to deliver their work.
Take responsibility for data integrity to facilitate availability of accurate information in corporate systems.
Provide guidance on routine business support methods and practices to junior colleagues to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.
Work with a variety of individuals, taking on feedback where appropriate to assist in business support delivery for staff.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Execution of at least 5 regional tenders
Produce at least 5 monthly proc reports
Produce at least 5 market information reports

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
Depending on the duty station of assignment, WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education;

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October 25, 2024
National Programme Policy Officer

Post Grade: FT NOA
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: 1 year (initial)
Date of issue: 31st January 2018
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer and the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Policy Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Manage and review the partnership proposals in compliance with WFP corporate rules and Country Office specific Standard
Operating Procedures;
Monitor the Cooperating Partner profiling, capacity assessment and evaluation based on WFP guidelines including maintaining data and records on evaluation;
Ensure Cooperating partners invoice processing is done including Purchase Order creation, review, approve Service Outline Agreements, and post Service Entry Sheet in WFP corporate system (WINGS).
Ensure that funds for implementing WFP activities are analyzed and tracked to ensure that WFP has available resources to carryout its operations any time;
Ensure food and voucher distributions plan are timely submitted by Area Offices, reviewed by the Country Office Distribution planfocal point and sent for approval to Head of Programme.
Ensure WFP’s Field Level Agreements (FLAs) are captured in COMET, follow up reconciliation of WFP dispatch data from LESSand receipts from partners’ distribution reports;
Ensure in kind partner distribution reports and Cash based Transfer data is up to date and captured in COMET;
Ensure that Non Food Items (NFIs) are procured in a timely manner for the smooth implementation of projects and inventory ofNFIs is maintained;
Oversee preparation and dissemination of all actions to maintain a clear audit trail of actions taken;
Supervisor, training and provide technical support to junior staff;
Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Atleast one year of postgraduate professional experience in development work.
Strong experience in finance, implementing technical Programme, providing input into designing operations and contribute to policy discussions and decisions.
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.

Knowledge and skills

Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet.
Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems andprogrammes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality Programme design or re-design.
Demonstrates ability to analyses and consolidate quantitate and qualitative information from different sources.
Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic date in the context of WFP specialized fields to contribute to technical Programme design, implementation and monitoring.
Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high qualityemergency programmes.

October 25, 2024
Programme Policy Officer

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

University Degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Agriculture/Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Education, Food Science and Technology and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Served in comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector with an International Organisation for at least five (5) years.
Extensive knowledge of local food market systems in Kenya. Knowledge and experience in public food procurement and supply chain management will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in project planning and management, implementing agricultural market projects, creating market opportunities for smallholder farmers and market analysis.
Possess excellent communication skills with ability with people from different cultural settings and organisations.
Good knowledge of key functions of the Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock, Water and irrigation, Ministry of Health – Nutrition and Food Safety Divisions, National and County governments and other related including social services.
Skills and experience in strategic and policy engagement with both national and county governments.
Advanced analytical skills, resourcefulness, maturity of judgement, negotiating skills and ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

BACKGROUND
Background
Since 1980, WFP and the Ministry of Education have jointly implemented a school meals program targeting the most food-insecure districts with the lowest enrolment and completion rates and high gender disparities – including all primary schools in the marginalized arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya and in the informal settlements of Nairobi. WFP and the Government of Kenya are currently giving a hot lunch to 1.5 million children attending school across the country each day of the school term.
In 2009, the Government of Kenya started a national home grown school meals programme (HGSMP) to provide a meal to children at school; to support education achievements while also stimulating local agricultural production through purchase of food from smallholder farmers and local food suppliers.
After more than three decades of joint WFP-Government programming, the transition of school feeding activities to Government ownership is underway and due to be completed by January 2019. WFP supports the hand-over process.
The Government funded HGSMP covers all the semi-arid counties that are largely inhabited by smallholder farmers; and it is progressively expanding into the arid counties. Beginning in January 2018, the Government of Kenya will expand the HGSMP to Baringo and West Pokot sub-countries.
JOB PURPOSE
Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project
With financial support from the United States of Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other donors, WFP has committed to support the Government of Kenya’s effort to sustainably expand the national home-grown school feeding programme (HGSMP) into the arid lands while stimulating local economic development through the procurement of food from local structured markets, strengthening local and regional food market systems, improving access to culturally-acceptable foods and connecting them to the home-grown school meals program’ and to improve systems for assuring the safety and quality of food for feeding programmes. This will entail the following:

Assessment and Mapping of Local Food Systems and Value Chains

WFP will support the government to conduct market assessments of local value chains in Baringo and West Pokot sub-counties, where the Government of Kenya will start providing cash transfers to schools under the Home Grown School Meals Program (HGSMP) in January 2018. These market assessments will map the production and supply capacity of local traders and farmers to schools, and the market assessments will be used to estimate the cash transfer rates that the government should use when transitioning schools to the HGSMP.
WFP will support the government to conduct value chain analyses to identify and map locally produced commodities and local agricultural production that are well-positioned to participate in the structured demand markets created by the HGSMP. Building upon the Cash Transfers to Schools (CTS) market assessments, the value chain analyses will focus on the availability, costs and future potential of local, nutritious, and culturally-acceptable food to become part of the HGSMP food basket. The assessments will also consider the local availability of drought-tolerant crops in order to inform the development of diverse menus under the HGSMP.

Capacity Building for National and County Institutions

WFP will support the development of the Government of Kenya’s national implementation strategy to guide direct local procurement from smallholder farmers by government institutions, such as schools, the National Youth Service, hospitals and the Kenya Police Service. WFP, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MOALF) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), have obtained consensus from the Ministries of Education, Health, Interior, Labour and Social Protection, Devolution and Planning, as well as the Kenya Dairy Board, and the National Cereals and Produce Board, to support procurement from smallholder farmers and agricultural processors by developing an implementation strategy, which will be first implemented in Turkana, Baringo and West Pokot, before a national roll-out.
JOB PURPOSE

Capacity Strengthening for Local Suppliers and Traders

WFP will train local farmer organizations, suppliers and traders in Baringo and West Pokot on the key requirements for becoming suppliers to the HGSMP, including eligibility criteria for suppliers, procurement procedures for schools, food quality assurance, and postâ€harvest handling.
WFP will partner with the Ministry of Education (MOE), MOALF, and Ministry of Health (MOH) to conduct market linkage forums in Baringo and West Pokot, which will provide an opportunity for potential suppliers to interact with school meals procurement committees. Market linkage forums will increase awareness, promote transparency during the procurement process, and provide school meals procurement committees with the opportunity to coordinate with suppliers to adjust the HGSMP food basket based on locally-available products.

Procure Locally-Produced, Drought-Tolerant Crops

WFP will pilot the local procurement of sorghum and cowpeas for schools in Turkana. WFP will procure these locally-produced, drought-tolerant crops using Forward Delivery Contracts (FDCs) and direct contracts issued to six farmer organizations in Turkana County. The farmer organizations have received technical support on cultivating sorghum and cowpeas, and using FDC and direct contract mechanisms through WFP activities supported by other ongoing projects. The locally-procured sorghum and cowpeas will diversify the existing food basket, by replacing a portion of the bulgur wheat and green split peas for two days per week (20 days per term) for two school-terms in 2018.

Strengthen Systems for ensuring School Meals Food Safety and Quality

WFP is currently working with the government to develop a National School Meals Food Safety and Quality guideline and to roll out related activities in five arid counties. WFP will continue work with the Ministries of Education, Health and Agriculture to finalise and roll out the national guideline, and with county governments to implement the guideline.
WFP is seeking to recruit a programme policy officer (Agribusiness and Markets) to manage the four market components of the Local and Regional Procurement (LRP) project and ensure effective and timely implementation of the same.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Accountability
Under the overall supervision of the Head of WFP Resilient Livelihoods and Nutrition Unit and Direct Supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Market Access and Linkages), the incumbent will work closely with the Country Capacity Strengthening Unit and the Nutrition team to ensure that the market component of the Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement project is implemented efficiently and effectively.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure that the market components of the LRP project are well synchronised with the nutrition and feeding components. Specific duties under each of the components include

a) Assessment and Mapping of Local Food Systems and Value Chains

Develop detailed terms of reference for market and value chain assessments. The office will develop the terms of reference in close collaboration with the Country Capacity Strengthening, Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping units, the Nutrition team and relevant field office staff.
Review the methodology and tools proposed by the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping Unit for the assessments and mapping.
Review assessment reports, coordinate provision inputs from other units and field offices (including county and relevant national government officers).

b) Capacity Building for National and County Institutions

Establish working relationships with relevant officials at the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries on ongoing efforts to develop a policy, legal and implementation framework for linking smallholder farmers to public procurement.
Support the process of developing an implementation strategy for government institutions to buy food from smallholder farmers.

c) Capacity Strengthening for Local Suppliers to supply the Home Grown School Meals Programme

Ensure that the curriculum for training local suppliers (traders and farmer organisations) addresses the capacity gaps.
Monitor effectiveness of local suppliers in the HGSMP procurement process, identify weaknesses and propose solutions.

d) Procure Locally-Produced, Drought-Tolerant Crops

In collaboration with Turkana Field Office and procurement unit, ensure that the procurement plan for sorghum and cowpeas is implemented.
In collaboration with the CCS (School Meals) team ensure schools are well informed and prepared to receive, handle, cook and consume the additional food basket items.

e) Strengthen Systems for ensuring School Meals Food Safety and Quality

In collaboration with WFP Regional Bureau, the CCS (School Meals) and Markets teams, relevant national and county government ministries coordinate the process of finalising the National School Meals Food Safety and Quality Guideline.
Represent WFP Kenya in the National Food Quality and Safety Committee to ensure that the Food Safety and Quality for schools integrated in the committee’s agenda.
Ensure that proposed feedback mechanisms on Food Safety and Quality for schools work efficiently.
Develop and update project work plans, monitor implementation to check for quality of delivery, timeliness and effectiveness and efficiency.
Draft inputs for donor and WFP standard project reports and periodic project report updates.
Participate in project evaluation processes – baseline and end line surveys and reporting

October 25, 2024
IT Operations Assistant

Job Duties

Under the direct supervision of Head of Information Technology, the incumbent undertakes the following responsibilities:
Carry out system maintenance tasks, such as performing monitoring tasks, running system diagnostics, and system optimization, to ensure they are running effectively and enable easy and efficient use.
Maintain technology, including standard repairs, configuration, and storage, in accordance with data security and access controls to ensure IT equipment required for WFP staff is available.
Prepare files and systems for inventory and archives, such as website content and directories, to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date.
Allocate tasks to other colleagues, ensuring that tasks are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines, to support the effective delivery of services.
Respond to a variety of queries about technology and systems in order to assist WFP staff to deliver their services.
With support of senior colleagues, provide standard training to end users of technology and systems to ensure staff use standard technology and systems effectively.
Perform routine deployments of server hardware and software, including testing and the identification of problems, to contribute to the effective functioning of technology.
Responsible for maintaining information records such as updating web pages and statistical databases to ensure the information is current and well organized.
Install, operate and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment, to ensure optimal services in compliance with standard operations procedures.
Support the development of standard material such as training documentation and web content on behalf of senior officers, to ensure staff have access to required information about IT services and products.
Suggest improvements to methods and processes in order to support the continuous improvement of IT services.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Qualifications

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
ITIL Foundation Certification would be an asset.
Four years of progressively responsible work experience in IT, telecommunications and information management such as WAN/LAN networking, operating systems administration and web design.
Experience in client support such as Help Desk or user support unit and telephone maintenance service would be an added advantage.
Experience with the application of client services standards to resolve or escalate clients’ service problems.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
Proven knowledge and ability to effectively use basic software packages and commonly used office equipment.
General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing ICT services.
Knowledge of IT service desk tools and operational procedures is advantageous.

October 25, 2024
Finance Assistant Gender Analisys Research Consultant

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the National Finance Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: –

Assist in providing the 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;
Assist in compiling information from various sources in order to prepare reports relating to budgets, accounting, finance and statistics;
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;
Perform administrative duties related to the monitoring and recording of fixed assets, spend on fuel and spare parts of vehicles and generators, to ensure that the databases are accurately updated;
Maintain the web-based register for the 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 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;
Provide guidance and on-the-job training to other support staff, to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards;
Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

Secondary school education.
Additional training in Accounting or related field is an advantage.

Experience:
At least four years of progressively responsible work experience in Finance, accounting, audit or other related field.

Language:
Fluency in both written and spoken English is a requirement.

Knowledge:
Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing the area of work.

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October 25, 2024
National IT Officer

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct and overall supervision of the Head of IT, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Participate in the development and implementation of WFP Country Office IT/TC plans, processes and procedures aligned with regional and wider WFP strategies and policies to facilitate efficient and effective Information Technology services;
Draft IT related budgets, including Annual Procurement Plan in consultation with stakeholders at the Country Office & Area Offices; participate in preparation of budget revisions as necessitated by operational circumstances;
Develop and maintain IT/TC systems and networks, ensuring appropriate data security and access controls considering both local and wide area network issues and enabling users to get maximum benefits from them;
Implement and test new hardware for improving and upgrading system performance; install any technology upgrades as required;
Develop business cases, technical specifications and tender documents to facilitate procurement of IT/TC equipment and services at minimum cost, in line with WFP rules and regulations; manage contracts with service providers, ensure all offices are adequately equipped;
Draft reports on IT/TC activities, investments and costs, identifying trends/issues and proposing solutions to increase cost-efficiency;
Provide advice to managers and users to resolve complex issues, understanding their needs and ensuring IT policies, procedures, systems and tools are correctly applied to support them;
Maintain effective partnerships with colleagues and external partners, to foster information exchange and support to meet service requirements;
Contribute to emergency preparedness and contingency planning, providing technical recommendations and monitoring the management of risks, so that WFP can maintain basic IT services and/or quickly respond and deploy resources to affected areas at the onset of a crisis;
Draft operational plans and manage resource requirements at the onset of an emergency;
Align IT service to the corporate catalogue; build and document processes in compliance with ITIL best practices; lead the implementation of incident management; and implement change and configuration management;
Participate in the capacity building of staff, collaborating with colleagues in the IT division to design and deliver corporate training policies and programs aimed at developing skills/knowledge in IT and TC;
Review IT Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for consistency with the changing environments and adjust/recommend revision to ensure consistency with the changing operational environment;
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Management.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant field, or First university degree with additional years of related work experience.

Experience:

At least three or more years of postgraduate professional experience in the development of IT governance strategies, policies and system architecture.
Experience in acting in an IT advisory capacity to Country/Sub Office leadership, coordinating and managing small or medium size projects, assisting in change management procedures, activities and processes, and successful installation or testing of new hardware for improving or upgrading ICT systems performance.
Candidates should have ground-level experience implementing IT/TC systems in emergencies, proven experience analyzing ICT service management results and developing service enhancement recommendations and has participated in the negotiation, evaluation and management of IT contracts with service providers at HQ and field office.

October 25, 2024
Finance Officer – Cash Based Transfers

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Senior Regional Finance Officer, the Finance-Officer (Cash Based Transfer) will be responsible for the following key duties:
Support corporate finance and Cash Based Transfers (CBT) strategies by contributing to the development of policies and procedures for Country Offices in consultation with relevant divisions in HQ (Rome, Italy), participating in key programmatic initiatives, and embedding value for money in these initiatives through advice on financial assessment, reporting and accounting.
Lead Regional Bureau finance support on the implementation of CBT interventions, and compliance with WFP standard procedures and processes.
Undertake oversight and support missions as appropriate and assist in clarifying and improving proper application of CBT established policies and procedures, and prepare comprehensive reports on findings with improvement action plans.
Undertake comprehensive CBT related risks analysis of operations in the region, providing conclusions to management to enable them to make informed decisions and minimize financial risk exposure to the organisation.
Support and guide Country Offices on financial sectorial assessments such as the Macro and Micro Financial Assessments.
Lead coordination efforts and end to end guidance between HQ and Country Offices on financial services provider contractual agreements.
Lead regional finance CBT emergency capacity augmentation through deployment to provide surge support.
Support the alignment of CBT activities with the Integrated Road Map, specifically the Financial Framework Review.
Any other tasks that may be required to support the regional finance function.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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 international recognised professional accountancy body such as Associated of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA) or equivalent.
Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible postgraduate professional experience in finance.
Experience in roles with great independence, decision making authority, supervision of staff and managing complex budgets.
Experience in contributing to the development of financial risk management policies and procedures on embedding value for money through advice on financial assessment, reporting and accounting
Experience in working with financial services providers (for example banks, micro financing institutes or mobile telecommunication companies) on delivery of services to clients or beneficiaries
Experience in undertaking risk assessments of financial services providers and provision of guidance on risk mitigating factors
Previous experience working with Cash Based Transfer intervention in the humanitarian sector is desirable
Professional experience in financial services industry is an advantage.
Language: Fluency in oral and written English and an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is required.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of payment infrastructure
Training and/or experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems, including SAP and other ERP systems;
General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures
Competencies:
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks within tight timelines
Ability to provide technical and strategic advice to managers on Cash Based Transfer transfers processes
Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with different stakeholders within and outside the organisation
Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under supervision;
Ability to draft clear concise reports on key issues and decisions within the delegated area of responsibility.
Ability to carry out the relevant financial sector assessments and analysis

October 24, 2024
Logistics Officer Shipping Officer HR Associate

Accountability
Under the direct supervision of the Shipping Officer (Head of WFP Mombasa Sub Office) and the overall supervision of the Senior Logistics Officer (Head of Logistics, WFP Kenya), the Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following:
Logistics Officer Job Responsibilities
Within the WFP policies and procedures, ensure effective integration of sea, port and surface transport operations (and with air operations if/when applicable), including co-ordination with logistics service providers, Government authorities and other related organisations in the area;
Liaise with the various WFP Offices in the region and Headquarter in order to plan the receipt, clearing, storage and forwarding of cargo in line with the Regional Offices’ pipeline requirements;
Provide leadership for the day to day shipping, port and freight forwarding operations, supervising the shipping, surface transport and invoice processing sections to ensure tasks are accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Together with the port captain and the warehouse/port logistics officer, ensure efficient port logistics operations in order to achieve timely, efficient and cost effective delivery of WFP cargoes, safeguarding the integrity of the cargo at all times;
Supervise staff, identify training needs and ensure that all staff are adequately trained and inducted in order to achieve high working standards.
Prepare unit logistics work plans and guide operational sections towards achieving the set key performance indicators/KPI;
As applicable, update/design for approval Standard Operating Procedures for the operations under your area of responsibility;
Protect WFP interest through prompt and correct execution of existing logistics contracts;
Gather market intelligence through research and networking; conduct trend analysis to contribute effectively in improving the quality of the operations, project documents and general contracting;
Actively participate during food security strategic review, the foundation to develop Country Strategic Plan (CSP)
Ensure close performance monitoring and evaluation of WFP’s appointed service providers;
Ensure accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are regularly maintained;
Advise on logistics management, structures and optimum staffing levels;
Identify and build productive relationships with counterparts in the key supply chain functions, NGO’s,
Governments and private sector to share knowledge and resources to ensure a coordinated delivery of food assistance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications for the Logistics Officer Job
Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business management or other related field or First University degree with additional years of related work experience
A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in a complex port environment working with large commodity volumes.
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October 24, 2024
Programme Policy Officer – Pastoral Livelihoods Programme Assistant (M&E) Logistics Officer Shipping Officer (Port Captain) Consultant – Linking Smallholder Farmers to Public Procurement Programme Business Support Assistant (M&E) Programme Policy Officer – Cash Based Transfers

JOB PURPOSE
The Programme Policy Officer (Pastoral Livelihoods) will work under the direct supervision of the national Programme Policy Officer (Rural Resilience Unit) and overall supervision of the Programme Advisor, Rural Resilience Unit and will be responsible for the following:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Undertake a capacity needs assessment of gaps (for WFP, partners and targeted communities) in knowledge and skills (practical) on pastoral livelihoods in the arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya.
Develop a programme to fill in the identified capacity gaps.
Support WFP Cooperating Partners in designing quality projects that address the underlying causes of food insecurity.
Appraise project proposals and advise the WFP Partners, relevant County Project Committees, WFP/Nairobi management and National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) accordingly.
Monitor the implementation of the projects through field visits and monthly reports and provide necessary technical support.
Collate all information from various sources and develop regular project updates including Standard Project Reports(SPRs), andinformation for a database, and website
In liaison with the WFP Monitoring and Evaluation Unit ensure the establishment and maintenance of a sound database.
Undertake Capacity Gap Assessment of the partners and organize capacity building programmes (workshops, training, exchange visits etc) to address these gaps.
Work with the service units (Procurement, Logistics, and Finance) to ensure that quality non-food items are purchased and supplied to the communities for effective implementation of projects.
Support building of partnerships with other UN agencies, NGOs, & Government to improve synergy and impact of the projects.
Support in development of project guidance materials (e.g. guidance manuals) on projects implementation.
Ensure that Reports officer and Public information Officers are well informed of the on -going recovery activities.
Organize field missions for donor/media/Senior WFP management and ensure that WFP staff, Partners Agencies and GoK staffs are informed on time and provide sufficient relevant information.Provide inputs for the donor briefs.
Represent WFP in meetings and conferences at National and County levels
Review financial reports from the partners to ensure quality before submitting to the Finance department.
Assist supervisees develop clear work plans at the beginning of the year and evaluate their work performance.
Perform other related duties as required.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose
Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.
People
Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.
Performance
Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.
Partnership
Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields; Animal Production, Range Management, Pastoral Livelihoods, Veterinary Science from a recognized universities.A degree in Rural Development studies will be an added advantage.
At least 5 years field experience in working at county level implementing community based development and relief activities in ASALs of Kenya.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Understanding of community based participatory planning approaches.
Ability to conduct capacity gaps assessments and design programs to fill these gaps.
Experience in working in arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya.
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral in English and Kiswahili. Skills in workshop facilitation.
Strong organization and planning skills coupled with good interpersonal skills.
Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact, negotiating skills;
Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description. Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to support counties with Environmental Impact assessment.
Competent in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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October 24, 2024
Administration Officer

This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates only. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties for the Administration Officer Job
Contribute to a WFP country plan, including administrative processes, aligned with country and wider WFP strategies and policies to facilitate efficient and effective administration services;
Support the development of budgets, annual procurement plans and implementation of policies, systems and procedures to support WFP strategic objectives;
Collate data and prepare data analysis to provide management and clients with accurate information and reports for efficient planning and decision making;
Support management of existing resources in the area of responsibility (e.g WFP managed facilities, light vehicles fleet, guesthouses and administrative services e.t.c), be responsible and accountable for Admin field support component, and assist in identification of new requirements aiming at efficiency, cost effectiveness and timeliness of operations and services;
Ensure compliance of WFP services provided (e.g. WFP managed facilities, light vehicles fleet, guesthouses) are in line with the corporate Occupational Safety and Health Policy and other guidelines;
Support a culture of environmental sustainability by role modelling actions that drive sustainability in all administrative activities;
Guide and supervise a wide range of junior administrative staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries;
Supervise a wide range of contractors in the office (cleaning, catering, facilities management, construction, repair and maintenance) and ensure full compliance with the results expected as per the contracts in place;
Supervise and manage the contracted services for sea and air shipments to Somalia which also includes various contract management issues such as performance indicators, payments, renewals and re-contracting;
Maintain partnership with WFP stakeholders and other UN agencies to a further improve efficiencies and cost saving;
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 a crisis;
Perform other related duties as required.
Administration Officer Job Qualifications
University degree in Business/Public Administration, Engineering or other relevant field relating to office management and administration.
At least one year of postgraduate professional experience in administration. Experience in supervising a wide range of administrative services and staff in a large scale office, and coaching/training staff in the area of expertise. Experience in facilities and fleet management would be desirable.
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
Advanced knowledge in the use of MS Office packages. Proficiency in SAP and FleetWave, and in depth knowledge of WFP corporate policies and guidelines in the related field would be an added advanta

October 24, 2024