Company Address: Address UN Gigiri Compound, Nairobi, Kenya

VAM Officer , NOB

Job Details
The National Roster Talent Pool is an entry point for a professional national career with WFP. The National Roster Talent Pool is a collaborative proactive talent mapping initiative of Regional Bureau-Nairobi, WFP Kenya Country Office and WFP Somalia Country Office as they seek to build a pool of highly qualified and dynamic professionals interested in working with WFP, when the need arises.
Selected applicants will undergo a rigorous process, which includes screening against the job requirements, a technical test and a panel interview.
Successful national roster applicants will be notified and placed on the pool for a period of up to 1 year during which he/she and will be engaged for fixed term national positions in any of the three WFP offices in Nairobi when the need arises.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These roles are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs), and report to a more senior VAM or Programme Policy Officer. Job holders operate independently and are involved in operational activities and related analytical work.
JOB PURPOSE
To contribute to the VAM evidence base that supports food security and nutrition policies and programmes (e.g. needs assessment and situation analyses, programme design, targeting, cost effectiveness, and operational efficiency).
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health/Nutrition, Geography or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.
National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Contribute to the development of VAM projects and activities, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies and guidance.
Support the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of food assistance needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice.
Support the development of food security and vulnerability analysis and the preparation of timely reports on food assessment needs in line with wider VAM policies, processes and guidance to enable effective decision-making on the development of country strategy, policies and programmes.
Provide assistance on the coordination of data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
Liaise with implementing partners (internal and external) to monitor ongoing projects, ensuring effective collaboration, timeliness and efficiency and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to conduct vulnerability analysis to effectively inform preparedness and response activities.
Provide support to relevant partners that are focusing on food security and nutrition issues to enable sharing of experience, lessons learned and best practice.
Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
Other 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.

October 23, 2024
IT Solutions Developer IT Solutions Development Assistant

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. University degree in Computer Science or engineering or other relevant field is highly desirable.
Work Experience: 1 or more years of total experience in object oriented design, development, testing and deployment of critical business applications, in a web/client-server environment.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The position is found in Country Office (CO), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ).Supervised by the Head of Business Transformation and the senior lead developer, the incumbent will be part of the IT Solutions team.
JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent will work with requesting units and end users to map business processes, identify key functionality and stakeholders, develop rapid prototypes and create requirements documentation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Responsibilities

Develop efficient software applications using SCRUM Agile Framework principles, corporate developer tools and enterprise standards for programming languages and frameworks;
Develop RESTful APIs;
Work in teams with other developers both within WFP and externally to deliver projects;
Ensure automated unit testing coverage;
Provide application support for existing software applications.

Activities and Deliverables

Participate in SCRUM activities;
Deliver solution components in agreed upon timeframes;
Ensure IT Security guidelines are applied in development activities;
Participate in code and peer reviews;
Conduct unit and regression tests on code developed with automated testing tools.
Complete change requests for CTM and SugarCRM applications.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose

Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

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October 23, 2024
Human Resources Associate (Recruitment)

Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of National HR Officer and the overall supervision of Head of HR Unit.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Provide assistance on a wide range of complex HR queries and follow up actions to ensure consistent and high quality HR services are delivered to clients;
Receive and review recruitment requests, verify that supporting documentation to initiate recruitment process are in order, and draft Vacancy Announcements and issue them to the agreed channels maintaining accurate documentation;
Review and compile a variety of data on staff recruitment and selection, contractual conditions, entitlements, performance and training requirements, workforce, etc., to support analysis and reporting needs particularly timely analysis and reporting of recruitment key performance indicators;
Following set procedures, receive, analyze and screen candidates’ applications using set benchmarks, prepare shortlists and submit them to the hiring units. Proactively follow up on response from the hiring units;
Ensure that WFP issued human resource and personnel policy manuals, rules, regulations, guidelines, and circulars, are complied with and inform the supervisor of any breach or irregularities in the selection process;
Prepare a range of complex HR documentation required for the specific area of work (e.g. note for the records, Local Recruitment Committee/Local Appointment and Promotion minutes, reference checks, etc.) ensuring accuracy and meeting established deadlines;
Use HR management systems for reviewing, entering and updating a variety of HR data including monitoring various deadlines; particularly in the area of recruitment and selection and ensuring compliance with the established deadlines and accuracy of HR data;
Co-ordinate the maintenance of confidential personnel records, HR databases and archives, to ensure data and files are accurately stored and updated in compliance with the established standards including preparation and updating of standard operating procedures under area of responsibility;
Supervise and provide guidance to junior staff in the recruitment cell, support rapid recruitment and deployment of staff, and handle related administrative actions including preparation of reports;
Support in workforce and succession planning through identifying upcoming gaps and means to fill them and contribute to gender parity targets and initiatives;
Support activities in the areas of work in compliance with relevant processes and procedures including reclassification of positions and maintaining/updating of recruitment master plan;
Analyse and respond to various internal and external queries to ensure that clients are well informed and that HR team activities are aligned with broader WFP objectives.
Any other duties as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of secondary school education, and post-secondary qualification in Human Resource Management, International Relations, Psychology, or related field.
Experience: At least five years progressive work experience in the field of Human Resources, including direct experience in recruitment and selection and the use of e-recruitment tools. Previous work experience in the UN system/WFP is desirable.
Prior work experience in emergency settings is an advantage.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.
Knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of HR business processes, procedures and tools;
Effective interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills;
Proven ability to work independently and cross-functionally with different partners
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills;
Knowledge of the latest electronic recruitment systems and tools.

October 23, 2024
National Procurement Officer

Vacancy Announcement No. 015/2018
Post Grade: NOB
Duration: 1 year
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Procurement, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Contribute towards the development of procurement plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider procurement policies and WFP standards;
Provide operational coordination and guidance to Area Office Staff and client units in Liaison Office through on-job training, coaching and oversight missions;
Liaise with other WFP Operational units and UN Actors to optimize supply chain of goods/ services required;
Support or manage procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts);
Track and analyse data to provide recommendations for process improvement;
Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders;
Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules;
Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners including suppliers, superintendents, companies, etc to align procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs;
Support training of WFP staff to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of food and non-food commodities and services;
Guide and supervise staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries;
Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed goods and services to affected areas at the onset of the crisis;
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs;
Contribute to developing or modifying internal procedures, policies and guidelines in order to streamline, improve and increase efficiency in procurement processes;
Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Advanced University degree in Procurement, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional relevant work experience and/or training/courses. CIPS certification in procurement minimum level II is a requirement.
Experience: At least three years of relevant experience in handling of tenders for high value and complex goods and services including construction projects, market research, client relationship management. Supervisory experience is a must.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge and understanding of the supplier network and business needs to effectively select vendors that meet the selection criteria;
Strong understanding of procurement systems and tools to conduct analyses and generate reports to drive decision making;
Ability to collect, collate and report records relating to ethics and compliance to assist in the analysis of audit findings;
Ability to establish and manage small contracts/ portions of larger contracts that enhance the value WFP obtains from its engagements (e.g., cost, efficiency, quality);
Hands on experience in UN or NGO supply chain is desirable.

October 23, 2024
Programme Policy Officer (Protection And Gender Officer) Monitoring Review and Evaluation Officer Administrative Assistant (Assets Management), VAM Officer NOC

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University Degree in one of the following disciplines: Social Sciences, International Development, Gender Studies, Law, Human Rights, Political Science or related field; must have specialization in gender- and/or protection-related fields
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of gender-transformative approaches to humanitarian assistance, application of humanitarian protection principles; understanding of PSEA and other forms of gender-based violence in emergency and other humanitarian settings; understanding of gender and protection components of civil-military relations; and other humanitarian policy issues and its linkages with humanitarian assistance.
Work Experience: Must have 2-3 years of professional experience focusing specifically on (both or either) gender and protection in humanitarian contexts.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Job holder will be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. The position is typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.
JOB PURPOSE
WFP seeks to recruit a Programme Policy Officer (Protection and Gender Officer) who will work on integrating and mainstreaming protection and gender at the strategic, programmatic and operational levels across all locations of WFP’s presence in Kenya. The incumbent will provide expert advice to Management and support staff with programming and implementation that is consistent with WFP’s Humanitarian Protection and Gender commitments.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Provide technical support to the Country Office

Provide strategic and technical support for the mainstreaming of humanitarian protection, gender equality and women’s empowerment across WFP operations in the country;
Gather and analyse primary information from stakeholders (affected populations, INGOs, UN agencies and others) on the situation and experience of crisis affected populations and provide advice and support for principled humanitarian interventions;
Lead the implementation of the Country Office Gender Action Plan (2017 – 2020) and ensure that project goals, objectives, processes and activities are gender sensitive and meet the needs and priorities of women, men, girls and boys;
Support WFP and partner staff in implementing the Humanitarian Protection Policy and Accountability to Affect Population commitments to ensure WFP operations and programme activities take beneficiaries’ protection concerns into account and facilitate safe, dignified, and accountable food assistance;

Monitoring and Reporting on protection and gender issues

Ensure systematic protection and gender analysis, and provide policy advice on specific protection / gender issues that impact on WFP humanitarian operations;
Monitor and report on programme, activity and implementation related protection and gender issues;
Support the country office to undertake context and protection risk analysis and formulating appropriate protection risk mitigation and response activities;
Ensure that protection and gender considerations are integrated into all monitoring, evaluation and analysis frameworks, activities and outputs;
Provide assistance in data collection, compiling lessons learned, establishing indicators to support knowledge sharing on protection and gender;
Ensure protection and gender issues can be captured through the Beneficiary Feedback Mechanisms and responded to appropriately. Provide advice, guidance and follow-up in relation to protection and gender aspects of the Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism.

Networking and Coordination

Establish working relationships with relevant local and regional non-state actors, key domestic political and civil state actors, think tanks, academic institutions, human rights organizations, UN, development and donor partners to coordinate and enhance principled humanitarian protection and gender impact;
Support the development of relationships with protection mandated agencies and inter-agency fora to strengthen coordination and advancement of protection, Accountability to Affected Populations and gender as related to food and nutrition security;
Represent WFP in interagency working groups, conferences and seminars as necessary;

Training and capacity growth

Develop and implement protection and gender training including on gender analysis, protection assessments, Gender Based Violence, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Accountability to Affected Populations and other related subjects;
Strengthen WFP workforce and partners’ protection and gender analysis capacities and improve their ability for protection and gender mainstreaming in project design and throughout the cycle.

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.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name
Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance
Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.
Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher)
Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development.
Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.)
Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring.
Emergency Programming
Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.
Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government
Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of gender-transformative approaches to humanitarian assistance, application of humanitarian protection principles; understanding of PSEA and other forms of gender-based violence in emergency and other humanitarian settings; understanding of gender and protection components of civil-military relations; and other humanitarian policy issues and its linkages with humanitarian assistance.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Strong analytical, writing and communication skills
Sound knowledge and skills in training and facilitation
Knowledge of UN system policies and functions pertaining to:

protection principles in humanitarian assistance; and
promotion of women’s and girls’ empowerment and gender equality

Languages: Proficiency of English is required; knowledge of national language(s) and/or another UN language is desirable
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
if you have any queries please write to Nairobi.queryhr@wfp.org.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for the application is 21 June 2018.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

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October 23, 2024
Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfers) P4- FIT Pool

Job description
A FIT Pool member is placed on the pool for a period up to 2 years during which he/ she is considered with priority each time WFP has a specific need for a Fixed Term International Professional staff member in his/her functional area and level.
JOB PURPOSE
These roles can be found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RB) and Country Offices (CO). The Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfers) will be expected to have an extensive breadth of programme and policy knowledge/experience including strong technical skills in Cash Based Transfers to credibly influence strategic, policy and operational discussions. Strong analytical capabilities, learning agility as well as proven excellent leadership capacities are prerequisites for successful candidates.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Formulate substantial parts of WFP’s CBT programme strategy in line with the organizational strategy, WFP-wide programme policies and context in the field; translate the CBT programme strategy and WFP-wide programme policies into Regional/Country level practices, programme guidance and implementation modalities and operations;Be visionary and innovative in the formulation of paths to achieve Zero Hunger goals making use of cash assistance when possible;Manage the operationalization of the CBT programme strategy across different locations in coordination with Country Offices, other functions and Field Offices, and in liaison with Regional Bureaux (RB) and HQ technical units;
Ensure that CBT operations are consistent with WFP policy and programme policies, Executive Board decisions, and other relevant guidance;
Provide technical advice on a wide range of CBT, programme and policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of most appropriate transfer modality and delivery mechanism, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies;
Look for and advocate for more sustainable/innovative solutions in the delivery system of cash. Maximise the effectiveness of all potential existing systems if in line with WFP rules and regulations;
Enhance WFP’s leadership status in different forums on subjects related to CBT and other programmatic areas such as food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience, engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts and other related issues through direct participation, briefings, information products and other materials;
Be aware of the international humanitarian cash policies, of the positioning of some donors in relation to cash assistance, of the Grand Bargain principles and related WFP’s standing and act accordingly when representing WFP in humanitarian fora;
Position WFP in its role of cash-assistance leadership and coordination in rising emergencies every time is needed;
Keep close and direct contact with RB and HQ on policy related matters;
Assist senior stakeholders of governments and other partners in identifying where CBT can be usefully employed and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of CBT programmes to strengthen government and community ownership and effectiveness of food security and nutrition programmes;
Develop innovative/operational partnerships and maintain established strategic partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve CBT assistance packages and support advocacy work;
Contribute to Country Office Emergency Preparedness i.e. early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian crises and needs with particular attention to the CBT package of preparedness;
Manage or oversee operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to food and cash assistance;
Advocate for resources for a broad portfolio of WFP projects with a CBT focus, including clearly articulating the need for CBT, food assistance and related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation of projects including commodity and cash availability;
Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of CBT to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partners to design and deliver effective food assistance programmes;
Lead, motivate and develop a substantive team to enable high performance;
Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men;
Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Experience:

At least eight years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in private or public sector demonstrating high performance and leadership capacity;
Demonstrated interest and substantial experiences in humanitarian and development work in multicultural environments;
At least three years of working experience in CBT programming in diverse contexts;
Vast and strong experience in the design, set-up, implementation and evaluation of in-kind food, cash and voucher transfers;
At least one field mission experience to support the setting up and/or running of CBT operations;
Proven capacity to initiate and lead innovation that strives for continuous improvements and leverages established partnerships;
Awareness of social protection is highly desirable especially knowledge of policies and practices around long term financial opportunities for the poor and vulnerable.

Education:
Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Science or other field of relevance to international development assistance, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Language:

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

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Excellent understanding of the theory and application of food security and safety net programmes;
Excellent understanding of Project Cycle Management and its application;
Excellent understanding of CBT programming and proven ability to asses, design, implement and monitor CBT programmes, preferably in complex emergencies and protracted crisis situations;
Solid understanding of CBT programming related to food security and nutrition;
Strategy development, coordination, action planning and capacity development skills in order to implement a strategy
Solid and well developed approach towards partnership
Proven/Excellent skills in strategic/analytical work

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Strong motivation to make a difference and to contribute to WFP’s mandate;
Proven effective cognitive abilities, analytical and problem solving skills;
Demonstrated learning agility and thirst for constant growth;
Displayed openness and passion for new experiences and multicultural environments;
Proven leadership capacity to build and foster inclusive and high performing teams;
Exhibited ability to communicate effectively;
Demonstrated exceptional partnership building skills with internal and external stakeholders;
Proven strategic and policy engagement skills in international setting;
Deepened technical knowledge through exposure and the leading of technical teams;
Leading of policy discussions and decisions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Selected candidates will be placed in the FIT Pool and may be contacted as the needs arise for fixed-term international positions in any of the countries in which WFP operates, including hardship duty stations. The FIT Pool membership will last 2 years.
Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. These positions are rotational which means that the incumbent shall be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as non-rotational. Professional level positions are rotational on a period of 2 to 4 years, mobility is the essence of WFP.
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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
11 June 2018.
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.

October 23, 2024
Consultant Regional Data Coordinator

Job Details
The Regional Data Coordinator will be responsible for leading on the strategy and implementation of data consolidation and visualization projects at Nairobi, Regional Bureau (RBN) and country offices in the region.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Work closely with data owners, and stakeholder to identify data gaps and data visualization needs for country operations in the region.
Liaise between field users and HQ IT Division on new ways for users to consume and experience the WFP’s datasets in the field.
Identify new high-value datasets in country offices (such as data relevant at local levels) for inclusion in the data initiative and associated tools.
Promote and facilitate the use of corporate data systems and business intelligence tools at the field level.
Educate and inform internal and external audiences about the various tools and resources related to data in WFP.
Organize relevant meetings; provide recommendations for improvements; establish, manage and report on key performance indicators of the corporate data solutions, including web metrics, etc.
Coordinate the rollout and adoption of Tableau as a corporate business intelligence and data visualization solution in the region.
Facilitate a regional training program for Tableau and data visualization based on country-office demand.
Champion and facilitate the adoption of IN/FO country office dashboard to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within the organization.
Use project management skills to ensure that relevant teams and individuals are consulted and involved in decision making at key points and that all decisions made are clearly documented and communicated.
Report progress and issues to Regional Bureau relevant heads of units, Regional Directors and Deputy Regional Directors and the IT Division senior management team.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Demonstrated presence of the regional perspective in the HQ data working group and data integration group, with attendance and participation in 75% or more of the events.
An increased level of awareness, data literacy and skills in data visualization, and specifically the use of Tableau at the Regional Bureau and country offices, demonstrated by the number of workshops and trainings delivered, with a majority of them scoring over 80% in positive feedback from participants.
Increased number of visits (+10%) from the regional bureau and country offices in the region to corporate data platforms and dashboards.
At least one data visualization, success story or use case of Tableau for data visualizations and decision making shared by a country office in the region for each month of contract.
At least one data visualization, success story or use case of Tableau for data visualizations and decision making shared by the regional bureau for each month of contract.
In-person or online information sessions and feedback collected on IN/FO from all the relevant functions in the regional bureau functional units and al country offices for each new release of IN/FO.
Monthly reports on existing needs/ data gaps at country office level to the BEM network in Rome.
20% of all locally – stored datasets imported into SLURP and used for local data analysis (baseline number of locally – stored datasets to be defined during the first 3 months of contract).
25% or more reduction in the number of duplicate local data systems used, unless using Freedom in the Framework.
Increased awareness around the data agenda among regional and country office senior management (heads of units, CDs, DCDs, RD, DRDs).

Qualifications & Experience Required
Education:

Advanced University Degree in Business Administrations, Data Management, Statistics, Marketing, Communications, Information Management other relevant discipline
University degree preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:
3 years or more of relevant progressive work experience in information management, information systems, web management, data management, GIS mapping, data visualization or project management.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
Proven experience working in a busy analytical environment and handling complex analysis. Strong written and oral communication skills, including substantive report writing skills. Experience working with teams and team processes. Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-ethic environments. The candidate must demonstrate strong data analysis skills
Language:
Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is desirable.
Terms and Conditions
WFP offers a competitive compensation package that will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

October 23, 2024
Sales Executive

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Assess structure and capacity of the local retail sector to deliver in-direct food assistance both in regular and emergency operations;
Ensure early warning and risk assessment of supply, supply chain mapping, market capacity and elasticity, drivers of change and risk;
Network with supply chain stakeholders to validate collected data on supply chain, and market and supply corridor alerts;
Build and develop productive relationships with the retail network in locations with active WFP contracted retailers;
Manage and resolve complaints, concerns and provide feedback from WFP contracted retailers;
Manage and assess retailers’ performance against key performance indicator targets;
Control and build retailers’ capacity on food storage and handling techniques, pest management and rodent control as required;
Coordinate with other key units at the Country Office and Area Office as required to ensure successful retail delivery;
Perform other related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary secondary training or certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain management, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement or other related field is desirable. Proven knowledge and experience in using computer software is desirable.
Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible in logistics operations including at least two years of relevant experience in cash-based transfers across the programme life cycle including trade, logistics capacity assessments, vendor relationship management, risk identification and mitigation measures.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.
Knowledge & Skills:

Sound knowledge in innovative developments in cash-based transfers technologies and retail engagement strategies;
Demonstrated experience in retailer onboarding process, retailer relationship management and supply chain and corridor monitoring;
Demonstrated ability to work with different teams;
Experience in data management and analysis

October 23, 2024
Junior Professional Officer-Cash Based Transfers

Job description
GENERAL INFORMATION
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Regional CBT Officer
Unit: Programme & Policy
Duration: Initially 1 year renewable up to 3 years
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Regional CBT Officer, the selected candidate will perform the following tasks – after familiarisation with the local context and WFP’s policies and strategies.

Identify key steps, timing and support required to assist Country Offices (COs) to scale up CBTs in a manner that is aligned to the corporate CBT business model;
Support corporate capacity building initiatives for CBTs and participate in trainings and workshops as required;
Work with various country offices in the region conducting cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness analyses of CBT interventions;
Support COs in the identification of appropriate transfer modalities; assist with feasibility studies and evaluations; and supporting programme design;
Assist COs in the elaboration of emergency preparedness plans for CBTs;
Liaise with other units of the RB – specifically Protection, M&E, Finance and Supply Chain, to analyse CBT pipelines and funding issues in COs;
Review project proposals and other relevant documentation to ensure quality assurance and compliance with corporate policies, strategic objectives and guidance;
Support the research agenda on new CBT-related issues under development (i.e. measuring impact on local economy, financial inclusion, protection outcomes, retailer engagement strategy).

EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Bi-monthly and final reports of activities undertaken highlighting the various areas of CBT programming where the JPO has gained skills in;

Depending on the specific areas of work identified by the JPO and the supervisor, he/she will produce one or various reports on the following subjects:
Preparedness plans in the region for the use of CBTs in rapid onset emergencies;
Comparative study of cost-effectiveness of CBT interventions in the region;
Use of CBTs to achieve nutrition outcomes;

The role of CBTs in improving value chains of key commodities.

The JPO will produce a synthesis paper that compares CBT operations across the region. Depending on the JPO’s interests, the paper will focus on one of these subjects:
Measurement of intangible benefits of CBTs;
The role of the transfer modality on the achievement of various outcomes;
Best practices in the use of CBTs for food security.

SUPERVISION
The JPO will work under the guidance of and report to the Regional CBT Officer. The supervisor will introduce the incumbent to the advisory role of the RB in CBTs. The JPO will be mentored in various tasks that range from feasibility assessments to more in-depth analysis on the performance and impact of CBT operations. Both the JPO and the supervisor will initially undertake field missions together but he/she will be required to undertake travel as strategically and functionally required.
The JPO position includes a Duty Travel and Training Allowance (DTTA) of USD 4,000 per year which may be used for learning activities related to the assignment and for career development.
TRAINING COMPONENTS

Participation in country-level field missions for hands-on training on various components of CBT operations;
Participation in regional CBT workshops organized by WFP and/or partners (i.e. CaLP);
Completion of WFP online trainings for various sectors related to CBTs;
Mentoring on specific analytical processes to evaluate CBT operations.

LEARNING ELEMENTS
Upon completion of the two-year assignment, the JPO will have acquired:

Skills to successfully design and evaluate CBT operations in various settings (refugee operations, emergency response, protracted operations);
In-depth understanding of risk management linked to the design and monitoring of CBT operations;
Skills to measure cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness of CBTs;
Good understanding of protection principles in CBTs;
Good understanding on how to design value chain interventions that translate into more effective CBTs;
Good understanding of methods to measure the impact of CBT operations in the local economy.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
30 APRIL 2018
Desired Skills and Experience
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Advanced University degree, or University degree with experience and training/courses, in one of the following disciplines: International Development, Economics, Agriculture, Food Security or other field relevant to humanitarian or development assistance;
Two to four years (max) of post-graduate, progressively responsible relevant experience in designing, implementing and/or evaluating food security and livelihoods projects;
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook);
Proficiency in both oral and written English is a must;
Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit and ability to work in multicultural settings;
Behavioural competencies as follows: Action Management, Client Orientation, Cognitive Capacity, Innovation, Partnering and Teamwork.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Previous work experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector in developing countries, especially in Africa, would be considered an asset;
Good working knowledge of another official UN language (i.e Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian) would also be an advantage;
As WFP’s International Professionals are required to serve in different locations around the world during the course of their career (including in hardship duty stations), willingness to be mobile would maximise opportunities for long-term retention into the Organization.

October 23, 2024
Logistics Assistant Regional Gender and Protection Officer Budget & Programming Officer Human Resources Assistant Intern (Public Partnerships)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the National Logistics Officer and overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Logistics, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:

Assess structure and capacity of the local retail sector to deliver in-direct food assistance both in regular and emergencyoperations;
Ensure early warning and risk assessment of supply, supply chain mapping, market capacity and elasticity, drivers of change andrisk;
Network with supply chain stakeholders to validate collected data on supply chain, and market and supply corridor alerts;
Build and develop productive relationships with the retail network in locations with active WFP contracted retailers;
Manage and resolve complaints, concerns and provide feedback from WFP contracted retailers;
Manage and assess retailers’ performance against key performance indicator targets;
Control and build retailers’ capacity on food storage and handling techniques, pest management and rodent control as required;
Manage the activities of the 3rd Party retail logistics consultants tasked with data collection and information dissemination from/toretailers and other key stakeholders;
Coordinate with other key departments in the Country Office and Area Offices as required to ensure successful retail delivery;
Perform other related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in logistics and supply chain management, procurement and economics is desirable.
Experience:Four years of progressively responsible support experience in logistics operations including atleast three years of relevant experience in cash-based transfers across the programme life cycle including trade logistics capacity assessments, vendor relationship management, risk identification and mitigation measures.
Language:Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
Knowledge of Somali language is an asset.

Knowledge and Skills:

Sound knowledge in innovative developments in cash-based transfers technologies and retail engagement strategies;
Demonstrated experience in retailer onboarding process, retailer relationship management and supply chain and corridor monitoring;
Demonstrated ability to work with different teams;
Experience in data management and analysis;
Experience in complex emergencies and institutional environments is desirable;
Hands on experience in UN administrative regulations and policies in the area of work is a plus.

Deadline for applications: 18 th April 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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October 23, 2024