Jobs Kenya

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  • Communications Assistant, SC5

    Communications Assistant, SC5

    JOB PURPOSE
    To perform general administrative and some specialized communications processes that support the creation of communications content and the delivery of communications services aimed at maintaining and enhancing WFP’s visibility and reputation and supporting fundraising activities.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Provide coordination, administrative and specialized services, to support staff in the development, preparation and execution of communications campaigns for target audiences.
    Monitor and coordinate materials, schedules, facilities and clearances, and provide support for special events, and video/film, photographic and radio projects.
    Conduct clearly defined research and prepare reports and provide data that enables informed decision-making.
    Monitor traditional and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
    Under clear guidance, prepare content for traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials, to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages and standards.
    Distribute communications guidelines for WFP staff to refer to when creating content.
    Manage and maintain records and databases, such as journalist and media outlet contact lists, to ensure the information is accurate, organised and readily available for others to access.
    Respond to a variety of queries and requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries.
    Liaise with WFP staff and the media in a timely manner, to support aligned activities and an effective approach to communications within WFP.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Communication or related studies is desirable.
    Language: Fluency in oral & written English language. 
    Experience: 4 years experience in the area of communication with emphasis on content creation and the delivery of communications services aimed at maintaining and enhancing visibility and reputation of an organization.

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  • Strategic Partnership Analyst (GCC countries) Business Development Manager- Consultant Level 2

    Strategic Partnership Analyst (GCC countries) Business Development Manager- Consultant Level 2

    ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Reporting to the head of partnerships and innovation at RBN and working closely with other RBN units and the WFP Global Office in Dubai, s/he will be responsible for undertaking a thorough landscape analysis of funding and partnership opportunities for WFP County Offices in East Africa with the GCC countries:
    Conduct a landscape analysis reviewing the political relationships between RBN countries and GCC countries, the key stakeholders relevant to the RBN funding and partnership opportunities in the Gulf, and recommendations for actions by RBN and Country Offices
    DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

    Landscape analysis of funding and partnerships opportunities for RBN countries with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries, incl. a prioritized list of opportunities per CO and per GCC country. 

    Any other relevant duties as requested.
    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

    Education: Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, Marketing Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or Training/courses.

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
    Experience:

    A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional work experience in business development, advocacy, fundraising, marketing, strategy development and/or other partnership roles.
    Experience in international organizations/companies outside of home country.
    Demonstrable experience with international development issues and significant experience in developing relationships and managing strategic partnership
    Experience with private sector businesses and corporates
    Technical skills & knowledge of project management.

    OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
    Knowledge & Skills:

    Experience working in developing country context, preferably in food security or resilience projects or programmes.
    Experience working with public and private sector stakeholders from the GCC countries
    Experience in engaging in fundraising, policy and strategy discussions and providing input into these.
    Ability to analyse and identify opportunities for and propose solutions to programme quality improvement.
    Analytical skills with ability to compile, analyse and interpret data, prepare reports and draw conclusions and recommendations.
    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds and to manage external partnerships.
    Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
    Languages: Fluency in oral and written English, Arabic a benefit

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  • Logistics Assistant (Supply Chain Planning) Logistics Officer (Food Systems Coordinator)

    Logistics Assistant (Supply Chain Planning) Logistics Officer (Food Systems Coordinator)

    BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
     
    The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline humanitarian agency addressing hunger and malnutrition worldwide. WFP tackles poverty and hunger through a range of interventions: saving lives and protecting livelihoods in emergencies; investing in the prevention and mitigation of disasters; restoring and rebuilding lives and livelihoods in post-conflict or post-disaster situation; and other interventions to tackle hunger. Each year, on average, WFP feeds more than 90 million people in over 80 countries.
    The Supply Chain (SC) Planning Service was conceptualized to maximize and mainstream best practices developed across WFP in SC Planning. The Service supports cross-functional collaboration, promotes end-to-end SC visibility, and leverages advanced analytics and optimization tools. Planning equips WFP’s SC to better achieve its strategic goals of being agile, being reliable & cost efficient, supporting quality & safety, and strengthening national capacities & markets.
     
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
     
    Supply Chain Management is at the core of WFP’s humanitarian response and therefore an area of strategic focus. WFP aims to better integrate and continuously improve its Supply Chain by identifying, designing and implementing initiatives on four levels: strategy, structure, processes & tools, and staff development. In line with this overarching goal, the consultant will: 
    Strategic Planning:

    Be a proactive listener with the different business units at RB and CO levels to understand their challenges and propose relevant analytical support,
    Leverage network, knowledge, and experience to seek opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the operations,
    Gather relevant information and data to provide guiding insights to decision makers, cross functionally, at RB and CO levels, 
    Support Country Offices in strategizing their operation with a data-driven approach, 
    Support Country Offices in visualizing their concept of operation for a fluid understanding and dissemination to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. staff, donors, etc.),

    Operational Tools Development and Roll Out:

    Support development, testing, and implementation of Supply Chain Planning tools in the region, including the Prepo Tracking tool (South Sudan), the PRISMA initiative (Sudan), and Optimus (RBN)
    Assist in providing SC Planning guidance and tools to the Country Offices in the region.

    Analytics and Optimization:

    Apply innovative thinking, leverage analytics and optimization methods to address inefficiencies or operational issues,
    Work with country operations on developing a set of tracking and analytical tools to monitor the health of their operation, with alerts to    foresee and flag issues,
    Provide inputs to weekly prepositioning coordination calls for South Sudan

    Capacity building:

    Build local capacity at CO and RB levels in data management, advanced analytics, operational visibility, and in the provision of supply chain related insights to decision makers, in particular through the use of DOTS.

    DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

    Supply Chain Planning support to complex operations to ensure an optimal allocation of resources within operational constraints.
    Identification of supply chain cost inefficiencies in RBN operations and proposition of models to achieve cost savings.
    Co-development of the tools to support supply chain decision making.
    Provision of informed coordination backed by supply chain analytics as required in operations with a regional scope. (objective: weekly/bi-weekly analytical review and supporting coordination call with regional stakeholders. eg. South Sudan).
    Support COs in the design of their concept of operation as required.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
     
    Education:

    University degree in Engineering or equivalent
    Specialization in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management

    Experience:

    At least half a year of working experience in the area of humanitarian logistics
    One to two  of working experience in the area of analytics development

    OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
     
    Knowledge & Skills:

    Advanced use of Excel, DOTS, and Tableau
    Highly numerate with an innate ability to analyse and interpret data quickly, and recommend improvements
    Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
    Flexibility and ability to work with deadlines under sometimes stressful conditions
    Ability to work both individually and in a team as appropriate
    Pragmatic problem-solving skills

    Languages:

    ​​​​​Verbal and written fluency in English

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  • Procurement Associate (Strategic Support) – G6 Human Resources Officer (HR Operations Manager) Re-advertisement

    Procurement Associate (Strategic Support) – G6 Human Resources Officer (HR Operations Manager) Re-advertisement

    JOB PURPOSE
    To provide coordination, administrative services and research to support the efficient and effective procurement services.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    Under the overall guidance of the Head of Unit, the incumbent will provide operational coordination, administrative services, and research to support efficient and effective procurement services. More specifically, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:  

    Provide support to food and non-food procurement activities in the bureau and for country offices in the region.
    Provide operational guidance and oversight of regional procurement activities
    Research, collect and analyse data and produce reports to enable informed decision-making by Procurement Officers.
    Prepare in-depth data analytics and statistics on food and G&S purchases for the unit reports and alert HoU and/or the key stakeholders on the urgent actions required based on the data generated from the e-platforms.
    Consolidate data and draft presentation materials for the unit engagements.
    Maintain relationships with internal counterparts to support the alignment of procurement activities with wider programs and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
    Serve as a backstopping resource for country procurement functions to support during short-term high volume and staffing gaps.
    As required, support in developing annual procurement plans to facilitate program implementation and improved value for money.
    Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.        
    Conduct monthly randomized reviews of procurement activities, focusing on irregularities, gaps in the consistent application of internal controls, and ineffective reviews/approvals by senior staff.
    Organize knowledge sharing and training sessions to enable country procurement staff to exchange on best practices, latest procurement policies, and changes in the Procurement Manual.
    Develop performance dashboards to inform decision making, liaising with HQ/TEC on innovations, including digitalization and simplification of procurement procedures.
    Perform other related duties as required

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: A diploma in procurement and supply chain/CIPS, accounting and finance, statistics, or related functional areas.
    Experience: At least three years of professional experience in procurement operations or other related areas.
    Experience working in a multicultural and fast-paced environment is an added value.

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  • Procurement Officer – Local Regional Food Procurement Policy Strategy Writer, International Consultancy

    Procurement Officer – Local Regional Food Procurement Policy Strategy Writer, International Consultancy

    BACKGROUND AND JOB PURPOSE
    The World Food Programme (WFP) procures food items to support the agency’s global fight against hunger. These procurement activities include both direct (from Producers) and indirect (through Traders/Intermediaries) purchases of both raw and processed food items, such as Specialised Nutritious Foods (SNFs). In 2019 the Local and Regional Food Procurement Policy (LRFPP) was published with the objective of ensuring that WFP’s procurement activities not only meet the supply needs of the agency but also contribute more broadly to the elimination of hunger by supporting local food producers and the development of sustainable food systems in vulnerable regions.
    With the inclusion of Sudan in RBN, one-third of all the food WFP buys globally is in this region, and although much of that is local procurement, there is potential for more. Three Country Offices in RBN are piloting the implementation of the LRFPP, being Ethiopia, Uganda, and Sudan. These pilots aim to promote and support the development of more inclusive food procurement systems within formal and informal markets, with a view to protecting and improving local food systems. Greater access to large and stable markets can not only raise the incomes of smallholder farmers in the region at a time when they have been so severely hit by the economic impacts of Covid-19, but also sustain and increase their ability and incentives to invest in crop production and quality.
    The pilots will allow RBN to capitalize on more than a decade of efforts and investments to support smallholder market access, school feeding, and key government institutions. It will also generate important lessons and insights for WFP, government agencies, development partners, and producer organizations in RBN and other middle-income countries.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Consolidate and analyse data from which to inform Country sourcing strategies or plan specialist procurement initiatives that support effective and cost optimising purchase decisions.
    Provide oversight, guidance and support with / to Country Offices with relatively straight forward procurement needs (moderate value commodities, delivering programmes of a similar nature) on implementing best practice procurement policies and procedures, ensuring a strategic, forward purchasing approach to procurement in compliance with wider WFP policies, standards and regulations.
    Lead the implementation of procurement projects of moderate complexity or manage operational activities for a Country Office (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), to ensure successful procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
    Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.
    Identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with all relevant suppliers and vendors to enable WFP to maximise the value of the service delivered.
    Manage and coordinate effective relationships with inspection and superintendent firms to ensure quality control, specification conformity, volume assessment, monitoring and verification of deliveries.
    Work in close collaboration with cross functional counterparts to align procurement activities and promote an integrated supply-chain approach to food assistance.
    Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely reports of procurement activities to contribute to a WFP wide view that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization.
    Manage individual procurement officers or small procurement teams ensuring appropriate development and enable high performance.
    Build capacity of WFP staff and external partners to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of food and non-food commodities and services e.g., through provision of training sessions.
    Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance and monitor the management of procurement specific risks.
    Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
    Other as required.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Advanced University degree in Agricultural Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Economics, Development Studies, or related fields. A First University degree with additional relevant years of related work experience in agribusiness, value chain/ market development, and inclusive business is advantageous. Additional professional courses in Agricultural Business/Economics or related fields are also a plus.

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

    At least 8-10 years of meaningful and progressive professional experience in food trade business, agribusiness, and/or value chain/ market development. Experience working in the EAC region and/or a multicultural and fast-paced environment is an added value.

    Languages:  

    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.

    KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

    Good strategic understanding of Food Systems and Food Value Chains in the region
    A strong understanding of how climate risks and other shocks affect food security in the region.
    Strong project management and analytical skills.
    Excellent communication and engagement skills (ability to understand and be understood, diplomatic skills, writing skills)
    Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds externally and internally.
    Capacity to act upon problems (intellectual / problem solving and judgement skills)
    Pro-active prioritising, planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring, reporting, following up
    Ability to organise work and deliver results with minimal supervision and under time pressure

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  • Driver Regional Gender and Youth Livelihoods Coordinator

    Driver Regional Gender and Youth Livelihoods Coordinator

    JOB PURPOSE
    To provide efficient and safe transportation to senior WFP staff, high ranking UN officials or visitors, and/or provide support in coordinating transport related services.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Provide transportation to senior WFP staff, high ranking UN officials and visitors including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and the delivery and collection of various items following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
    Support the Fleet Manager to plan and assign the routes and schedules for other Drivers with a view to ensuring efficient transport-related services for clients. To ensure WFP vehicles are maintained to the recommended Mechanical status to ensure efficient vehicle use and cost-efficiency. Plan and coordinate WFP vehicle maintenance schedule
    Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books (recording of mileage, assignment date, passengers, odometer readings, fuel consumption, oil changes etc), and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
    Efficiently plan and coordinate assigned vehicles maintenance to ensure vehicles are fully equipped with required travel authorizations and supplies, assigned equipment on board is in a good condition to support safe and efficient services.
    Follow established rules and regulations for field trips and/or in cases of an accident or mechanical breakdown, the driver should report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems, to seek for instructions/advice that facilitate informative decisions on the way forward.
    Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills, to ensure administrative support to clients.

    Transportation of authorized personnel /or delivery of various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
    Responsible for day to day operation, cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned vehicle; carry out vehicle checks (oil, fuel, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc). and performs minor repairs;
    Safeguard vehicle security (door locks, security-locks) etc. Monitor the security and serviceability of WFP assets (communication equipment, antennas). Advise immediate supervisor of discrepant issues;
    Remind the passengers to always wear seat belts before the start of the Journey.
    Support the Fleet Manager in Fleet-wave (FMS) data entries for RBN vehicles and analyze the Regional Office fuel consumption data on monthly a basis. Generate reports from FMS for management consumption.
    Perform other related duties as required.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education: Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
    Experience: Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorised vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.
    Knowledge & Skills:

    Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, and security issues.
    Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).
    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
    Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.
    Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications.
    Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
    Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.

    Deadline: Friday, 20th May 2022

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  • Programme Associate G6 (M&E) (Learning & Accountability)

    Programme Associate G6 (M&E) (Learning & Accountability)

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Prepare meetings between PMLE team members and management, relevant units and area/field offices to follow up on findings and issues identified through the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) and M&E activities.
    Conduct data quality checks (compile and validate data) to ensure accuracy and reliability of the final reports.
    Support to ensure that cases and issues identified through field monitoring and WFP hotlines are properly revised, recorded and followed-up through the case management system (CRM)
    Prepare a range of reports and data analysis and highlight trends of cases/issues in CFM ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
    Follow-up and document the improvements and solutions implemented to ensure the issues are addressed and adequate corrective actions are taken as per WFP country office compliance guideline. Ensure these improvements and solutions are submitted in adequate systems.
    Support the coordination on Country Strategic Plan (CSP) mid-term reviews and other thematic reviews exercises intended for internal learning, strategic and operational decision-making.
    Support with the logistics of visits/calls, the information collection and sharing for any centralised evaluation managed by the office of evaluation in CO Somalia, and joined UNSDCF evaluations.
    Support Development of innovative and user-friendly information products from monitoring, review & evaluation findings (reports, dashboards, presentations)
    Support with donor information requirements on monitoring and evaluation (reporting requirements, request for information)
    Support with providing donor third party monitoring information as required on a periodic basis (eg. IBTCI, MESH) and coordinate with Area and Field offices colleagues on sites for monitoring at field level. Provide overview of activity implementation plans, beneficiary lists for sampling, etc.
    Support with organising learning events through workshops, meetings, learning sessions and information dissemination.
    Other relevant duties requested by line manager.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

    Experience:

    5 years of Experience including at least 3 years in supporting effective analysis and reporting.
    Experience in cleaning, categorizing and selecting effectively an important volume of data to easy up the development of reports

    Language: English proficiency.
    Knowledge and Skills:

    Self-driven, well organized, can manage an important workload
    Enjoys working with dataadvanced knowledge of excel, descriptive statistics for data analysis and reporting, experience in query building using SQL (PostgreSQL or MS Access) and data integration is desirable.
    Creative problem solver, flexible and constructive approach to overcome challenges
    Effective team player; strong communication skills
    Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and in Tableau

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  • Business Transformation – DAS Officer IT Officer – Head of Help Desk Business Transformation Officer – Regional Service Support

    Business Transformation – DAS Officer IT Officer – Head of Help Desk Business Transformation Officer – Regional Service Support

    Under the overall responsibility of the Regional Digital Assistance Services Officer (DASO), the incumbent will be responsible to support the roll out and operationalization of SCOPE,  related DAS tools and other digital products for WFP and/or partners in the region. The incumbent should expect frequent missions to countries in the region. 
    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

    An advanced university degree in business management, computer science, telecommunications engineering/social sciences or relevant degree or, First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.
    Training and knowledge of Project Management methodologies would be an asset.

    Working Experience:

    At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in field operations and/or business systems analysis, design and development.
    Experience in client-facing roles in either technology implementation projects or in the planning, design and implementation of humanitarian or development programmes.
    Experience in collaborating with different humanitarian actors or different service providers to design and decide on payment mechanisms and instruments, and capacity building to coordinate the delivery of assistance in humanitarian contexts.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    ​​​​​​Support to conduct appropriate IT assessments in order to assist management in making informed DAS-related operational decisions.
    Deploy as needed to support on-ground testing, roll-out and/or operations of SCOPE/DAS/digital tools as required.
    Identify learning needs and support capacity building initiatives for SCOPE/DAS/digital tools and new related functionalities, aimed at building solid digital assistance expertise amongst cross-functional colleagues in the region.
    Where relevant, support in extending their operational support to partners for the use of WFP’s SCOPE/DAS/digital tools.
    Coordinate the implementation and operations of DAS, ensuring involvement of all relevant stakeholder units at CO, RB and HQ as required.
    Capture, document and analyze (i.e. through diagrams, flowcharts, data models, user experience designs, storyboards) business requirements for DAS and either identify workable existing solutions or escalate to HQ and follow up for potential consideration (e.g. change request).
    Test and analyze DAS solutions and document the match against business requirements for quality and accuracy.
    Through the appropriate channels, support the efforts of technical teams on outstanding operational issues and changes relevant for the region.
    Support the management of change brought about by the use of technology in CO/Programme processes.
    Maintain and update the DAS implementation plan when necessary.
    Organise weekly DAS meetings with the programme and DAS teams in the respective CO’s in the region.
    Review and revise Standard Operating Procedures for DAS and related activities and lead the development of new SOP’s as necessary.
    Provide accurate and timely diagnosis and rectification of faults reported by the CO team or Service Operations team.
    Liaise with DAS Product Development team and DAS Service Support team in Nairobi when new functionality is introduced and support its implementation.
    Participate together with the DAS Service Support team in testing release candidates.
    Assist in writing region-specific application usage and troubleshooting guidance instructions when applicable.
    Perform initial analysis for Incidents that can become Change Requests or Problems.
    Report weekly to the Regional Business Transformation officer, together with the DASO-OPS, on issues that require higher level escalation.
    Represent the Regional Bureau and the project teams at all relevant stakeholder meetings.
    Perform any other duties as required.

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  • Procurement Officer – Consultancy Level II Supply Chain Officer (Health Supply Chain) P3

    Procurement Officer – Consultancy Level II Supply Chain Officer (Health Supply Chain) P3

    WFP’s operations depend on the efficient and effective purchase and supply of a vast range of goods and services. One of the critical functions of the Procurement Unit in the Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa is to procure goods, services, and food commodities to support WFP operations in the region. The contracting of retailers and financial service providers also constitutes a major component of the procurement activities for operations where cash transfers are provided to empower beneficiaries with the choice to address their essential needs in local markets. Finally, as the second line of defence, the Regional Procurement Unit provides oversight and regular technical guidance on complex and high-value procurement cases.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    The Procurement Consultant will be responsible for leading on and providing technical advice and oversight to procurement field operations of moderate complexity, partnering with the key supply chain functions to ensure an integrated supply chain approach to meeting the food assistance needs of beneficiaries. 

    Consolidate and analyse data from which to inform sourcing strategies for the operations or plan specialist procurement initiatives that support effective and cost optimizing purchase decisions.
    Provide oversight, guidance and support to Country Offices on implementing best practice procurement policies and procedures, ensuring a strategic, forward purchasing approach to procurement in compliance with wider WFP policies, standards and regulations.
    Lead the implementation of procurement projects of moderate to high complexity (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), to ensure successful procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
    Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.
    Identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with all relevant suppliers and vendors to enable WFP to maximize the value of the service delivered.
    Work in close collaboration with cross functional counterparts (Programme, Logistics, Finance, etc.) to align procurement activities.
    Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely reports of procurement activities to contribute to a WFP wide view that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization.
    Manage individual procurement officers or small procurement teams ensuring appropriate development and enable high performance.
    Build capacity of WFP staff and external partners to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of CBT services e.g., through provision of training sessions.
    Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance and monitor the management of procurement specific risks.
    Undertake field missions to support the CBT procurement activities in the region on a need basis.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

    Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field, or First University degree with an additional relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

    Experience:

    Minimum of at least five years of relevant professional experience in NFI Procurement, Supply Chain Cash-Based Transfers. Previous exposure to non-profit and private sector would be an advantage. .
    Good understanding of WFP operations and strategic objectives related to the position.
    Good writing skills and ability to summarize the key messages clearly. Ability to deliver trainings.

    Skills:

    Experience coordinating or leading a procurement teams.
    Experience in engaging in policy and strategy discussions and providing input into these.
    Ability to analyse and identify opportunities for and propose solutions to quality improvement.
    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
    Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

    Language:

    Fluency in oral and written English

    Closing date: 13 May 2022

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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Information Systems Assistant

    Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Information Systems Assistant

    Task description
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Work with the M&E programme officer and M&E senior associate to support process monitoring for all the CSP outcomes
    Support review of all field monitoring reports for timeliness, completeness, and quality highlighting gaps and or areas that need strengthening
    Lead remote monitoring, working closely with beneficiary services unit and the senior M&E associate
    Review field monitoring narratives and data submitted by field office to ensure consistency
    Develop and keep an updated system of results for all indicators monitored, tracking progress in achievement of the targets
    Develop and keep an updated system for M&E monitoring requirements for field offices
    Develop a system with all project sites, Update monitored sites for each activity against sampled sites working closely with the senior M&E associate to ensure sampling is representative and field offices are in progress of achieving their set monitoring targets, reporting and implementation of recommendation.
    Collate M&E related issues raised through weekly field office reports, follow up and or escalate as required
    Support in developing and updating Kenya CSP M&E guidelines
    Support in writing and disseminating monthly and quarterly M&E reports and develop-ing action sheets with key findings
    Support in updating COMET implementation
    Support Outcome, reviews, and evaluation processes
    Support other M&E activities including but not limited to field and outcome teams tech-nical support, trainings, CP reviews etc.
    Perform other related duties as required The UN Volunteers are required to portray the following 4 core organizational competencies : 1. Purpose
    Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives
    Be a force for positive change
    Make the mission inspiring to our team
    Make our mission visible in everyday actions 2. People
    Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills
    Create an inclusive culture
    Be a coach & provide constructive feedback
    Create an “I will”/” We will” spirit 3. Performance
    Encourage innovation & creative solutions
    Focus on getting results
    Make commitments and make good on commitments
    Be Decisive 4. Partnership
    Connect and share across WFP units
    Build strong external partnerships
    Be politically agile & adaptable
    Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to :
    Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day) ;
    Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country ;
    Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities ;
    Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. ;
    Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers ;
    Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

    Eligibility criteria
    Age: 27 – 80
    Nationality

    Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

    Requirements
    Required experience

    5 years of experience in progressive responsible work including at least one year in Information systems management, project monitoring and evaluation, data collection analysis and report writing.
    Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
    Ability to write correctly in English and to communicate matters orally and in writing.
    Should be able to maintain accurate/precise records, to perform detailed work and to handle a large volume of work quickly and accurately under time constraints.
    Should be able to work independently with minimum of supervision.
    Courtesy, tact, and the ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
    Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance : Can facilitate implementation of food assistance programmes under guidance using basic understanding of principles and good practices of programme design, implementation, and monitoring.
    Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers) : Demonstrates ability to facilitate, under guidance, food assistance programme implementation that deploys full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
    Knowledge of Specialized Areas : Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes.
    Emergency Programming ; Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation, and realignment of high-quality emergency programmes.
    Strategic Policy Engagement with Government : Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.

    Area(s) of expertise

    Development programmes

    Languages

    English, Level: Fluent, Required Kiswahili, Level: Fluent, Required

    Required education level

    Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, M&E, Project Management, community development, Development Studies or statistics

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