Jobs Kenya

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  • Talent Acquisition/Sourcing Expert, Consultant-I (Re-Advertisement)

    Talent Acquisition/Sourcing Expert, Consultant-I (Re-Advertisement)

    What will you do?

    In close consultation with the Head of HR and in collaboration with other HR colleagues and unit managers, contribute to defining the people/HR management plan, specifically in relation to the talent acquisition and employer branding activities.
    Contribute to the Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding weekly reports that update and alert stakeholders about the challenges and opportunities in these areas.
    In close collaboration with the talent acquisition team, ensure that all vacancies announcements are sound and inspiring for the purpose of attracting best talent with a focus on gender.
    Further streamline talent acquisition sourcing strategies and approach by using new technologies, social media, software and networks, to identify, attract, and hire the best talent.
    Train the talent acquisition team to implement data driven and proactive talent sourcing approaches, to use contemporary talent acquisition tools & technologies and to effectively use social media platforms.
    Identify opportunities to expand relevant talent pools by identifying macro level opportunities from demographic trends, labour market analysis, diaspora, diversity partnership opportunities etc.
    Support developing and maintaining strong relationships that include outreach to schools, education institutions, targeted diversity organizations, professional associations and other recruiting sources to ensure sourcing produces a strong talent pipeline.
    Improve gender diversity and drive the improvements of talent attraction and talent acquisition approaches, especially to attract qualified female candidates (with special attention on diaspora) to hardship locations.
    Increase the quality of applicant flow, including both internal and external, passive and active candidates and ensure local implementation.
    Articulate WFP’s employee value proposition to enhance visibility and reputation in key sourcing channels by enabling the talent acquisition team to carry out impactful and targeted employer branding activities.
    Undertake field missions related to talent acquisition and employer branding project as necessary.
    Any other duties in line with the profile and expertise.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or First University degree with additional relevant experience.
    Experience: Five or more years of postgraduate professional experience in Talent Acquisition, of which at least 3 years must be at an international or regional level. Experience and expertise in sourcing and recruiting hard-to-find profiles is a must. Experience in transforming processes and leading change. 
    Language: Proficiency in oral and written communication in English.

    Knowledge & Skills: 

    Experience working as part of a multicultural and diverse team.
    Deep knowledge of the recruiting market and trends in East Africa.
    Demonstrated success developing and deploying creative, effective candidate pipeline development methodologies and effective outreach strategies.
    Structured in leading multiple talent projects simultaneously to successful completion.
    Experience with SAP/ Applicant Tracking Systems, technology, and sourcing tools.  
    Ability to leverage social media to connect with diverse communities to brand and market organisation and jobs.
    Ability to draft clear concise reports. 
    Good communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapt communication style to different situations and stakeholders.
    Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with human resources counterparts, managers and staff within WFP.

    Terms and Conditions
    Contract Duration: 11 months (initial)

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  • Programme Associate, G6 (5 Positions)

    Programme Associate, G6 (5 Positions)

    JOB PURPOSE
    The programme associate positions will be in various duty stations and are funded by MasterCard Foundation (MCF) project. They will report directly to the Head of Field Office, and technically to the Programme Policy Officer coordinating the MCF project from Nairobi.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    Key Responsibilities of the Programme Associate, with specific focus on scope of work funded by the MCF: Off-take and aggregation by smallholder farmers and post-harvest loss management

    Provide technical support in planning and designing initiatives that optimize value creation and commercialization opportunities across all segments of food systems (production, transformation consumption), with specific focus on off-take, aggregation, and post-harvest loss management along priority value chains in the county of operation.
    Support aggregation of FSCs and farmers for markets and agricultural support services. This will include: facilitating FSC Development through identification, profiling, and on-boarding;  learning, connection and growth through business development and entrepreneurial Coaching (BDEC); establishing connections and building sustainable partnerships linkages with partners along selected value chains, Conduct performance evaluation for FSCs; Indirectly or directly transfer existing and emerging agricultural technology and innovations to FSCs and farmers; and  identifying and supporting innovations at FSC and farmer level.
    Farmer Organization development through undertaking profiling exercises, identifying, and recommending capacity strengthening needs and support county government lead departments in designing and implementing tailored capacity strengthening initiatives.
    Provide technical support and help to implement market-led approaches that focus on post-harvest management, value creation, linkage with private sector actor and support alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
    Identify new opportunities for developing WFP’s market support initiatives that are in line with the strategy of making food systems sustainable, inclusive and resilient.
    Propose ways to strengthen integration of gender, youth, nutrition, and climate-action in all activities being implemented in the counties of operation

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES cont.

    Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
    Ensure and/or perform accurate and timely collection and recording of project data into WFP’s programme data management tool (inputs and outputs) and ensure consistency of information 
    Prepare a range of reports and data analysis, ensuring comprehensive reporting and documentation, based on data collected. This includes regular programme performance status, documentation, and communication of best practices to inform scale and bad practices for learning, highlighting of trends/issues while ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
    Support in Partnership forging and collaboration. This would include mapping of key partners to engage based on smallholder, trader, and processor needs.
    Other assignments as required

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

    Has experience in working with smallholder farmers and market actors in agricultural market support at scale
    Has contributed technically to value chain development
    Has worked in the technical area i.e., nutrition, food security analysis, market linkages, crop/animal production, emergency preparedness and response, etc.).
    Has contributed to implementation of programmes in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya.
    Demonstrated responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance and use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems daily.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:                                   

    Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness Development, Range Management, Post-Harvest Management, Environmental Science, Land and Water Management, Social Sciences, or other fields relevant to international development assistance. 
    Possession of a University Degree in these fields will be an added advantage. 

    Language:

    Fluency in both oral and written communication of English and Kiswahili.

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  • Security Associate Security Assistant

    Security Associate Security Assistant

    JOB PURPOSE
    To perform tasks related to the implementation and assessment of security measures and maintenance of equipment with a view towards providing updates and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making and secure WFP staff, facilities and operations. 
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Provide dedicated executive assistant support.
    Prepare and/or consolidate comprehensive reports, documentation, correspondence, briefing notes, etc. and conduct research in the area of work.
    Actively seek and use feedback to improve business processes and procedures.
    Respond to complex business support queries in order to provide a timely and accurate resolution of enquiries for clients.
    Oversee the maintenance of records and databases to ensure information is organized and readily available for staff and compliant with all relevant regulations and policies.
    Revise and review correspondence and documentation, providing feedback and making amendments where appropriate, to contribute to production of these materials to time and quality standards.
    Assist managers in planning, monitoring and reconciling budget(s) to ensure that planned financial resources are used effectively.
    Assess and recommend improvements to procedures and practices, to contribute to the effective delivery of business support services.
    Provide a full range of complex business support services to staff to contribute to the effective functioning of business operations.
    Provide advice, support and/or training to junior support staff in the provision of business
    support services, in order to support their learning in providing business support.
    Coordinate tasks of junior colleagues to ensure support services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area such as Military or Police Service. 
    Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in security management, investigations, law enforcement or related business stream. 

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Specialized knowledge of the application of practical methods, techniques, procedures and systems used in security, typically gained through technical training and work experience.
    Broad knowledge and understanding of security logistics, security administration, risk assessment and co-ordination with local authorities and local law enforcement agencies.
    Training and experience in fire and related intervention/evacuation procedures.
    Ability to manage emergency situations and remain calm.
    Attention to detail and constant vigilance in order to promptly detect any breach in security measures.
    Ability to interpret information, use judgement and inform supervisors of any incidents which might impact the UNWFP staff and operations.
    Excellent communication skills in order to maintain frequent correspondence with both, internal staff and external authorities with regards to security advisories and security incidents.
    Willingness to attend security trainings and comply with UNSMS standards.

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  • HR Associate (Performance & Learning)

    HR Associate (Performance & Learning)

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certification in the related functional area. A bachelor’s degree in HR or related area of study is desirable.
    Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible support work experience in general administrative work, including at least three years in human resources or other related field.

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Knowledge of specialised HR administrative work practices and methods, gained through relevant technical training and experience.
    Good communication skills and good understanding of HR principles and their application in order to respond to and resolve a range of HR queries. 
    Ability to conduct basic analyses in order to generate periodic reports and make recommendations for further actions.
    Ability to build relationships with a variety of individuals across functions and outside WFP in order to effectively contribute to the functioning of the unit.
    Experience in supervising and co-ordinating tasks of subordinates to be able to train and supervise junior staff members within the HR function.
    Ability to work with minimum supervision and use initiative to perform administrative tasks within broad WFP guidelines and standards.

    Language:

    Fluency in both oral and written communication in english.

    ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
    This job is based in the WFP Kenya Country Office. The job holders typically report to an HR Officer. At this level job holders are expected to use initiative and knowledge within an area of expertise to independently respond to queries with general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate a team of support staff.
    JOB PURPOSE
    To deliver a full range of HR support services to ensure accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures and facilitate the effective functioning of a client-focused and strategy-oriented HR services. 
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    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.
    Allocate responsibilities and support on-the-job learning and development of junior support staff, to ensure they have adequate knowledge of HR systems and procedures required to perform their duties and subsequently can contribute to the provision of effective HR services.
    Identify evolving needs of the organisation and recommend changes in HR processes and procedures, to support improvements in HR services.
    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.
     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.
    Support activities in the areas of work allocated by the professional officer in compliance with relevant processes and procedures.
    Support and deliver on boarding for new staff joining WFP, to ensure that relevant processes are followed and the conditions of terms of service are explained and understood.
    Prepare a range of complex HR documentation required for the specific area of work (e.g. employment contracts, transfer/separation letters, training-related documents, 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 (e.g. contract expiration, PACE, etc), 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
    Monitor staff deployment and handle related administrative actions including preparation of reports, to support efficient HR service enabling WFP to respond quickly to a crisis.
    Support implementation of locally developed learning programmes to address current and future skill and capability gaps within the country office.
    Support the implementation of other initiatives to drive learning and development within the Country Offices 
    Conduct research on latest learning approaches/ innovation and trends in organizational learning and incorporate into the skills development plans.
    Prepare learning content, coordinate and/or co- facilitate the delivery of in-house learning programmes.
    Coordinate the vendor identification process in close liaison with Procurement team.

    4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
    Purpose

    Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
     Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
     Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
     Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

    People

    Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
     Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
     Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
     Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

    Performance

    Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
     Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
     Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
     Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

    Partnership

    Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
     Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
     Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
     Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfill the needs of internal and external partners.

    OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Knowledge of HR best practices, techniques and processes.
    Proven experience in learning & development and performance management.
    Excellent ability to maintain, organize and analyze data and prepare reports.
    Proven ability to plan for and execute complex business process in HR like recruitment, training etc

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

    Good communication skills and basic understanding of HR principles and their application to respond to and resolve general HR queries.
    Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of individuals to provide a high-quality support service.
    Ability to train staff members on policies and various topics in the field of HR.
    Ability to collate and compile relevant data from a variety of sources to produce periodic reports for supervisor(s).
    Ability to work with minimum supervision and use initiative to perform administrative tasks within broad WFP guidelines and standards

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  • Environmental Sustainability Officer P3

    Environmental Sustainability Officer P3

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

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

     

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

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:
    You have:

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

    Experience:
    You have:

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

    Knowledge and Skills:
    You have:

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

    Language:
    You have:

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

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  • Roaming Finance Officer NOA

    Roaming Finance Officer NOA

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

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

    Working Experience:

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

    Desired Experiences for entry into the role

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

    Language:

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

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

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

    OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

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

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  • Information Technology Associate

    Information Technology Associate

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Working Experience

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

    Knowledge & Skills:

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

    Language:

    Fluency in oral and written English mandatory.

    PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

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

    Closing date 12 April 2022.

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

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

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

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

    4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
    Purpose

    Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
     Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
     Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
     Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

    People  

    Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
     Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
     Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
     Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

    Performance

    Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
     Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
     Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
     Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

    Partnership

    Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
     Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
     Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
     Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfill the needs of internal and external partners.

    DELIVERABLES

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

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
    Experience: 

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

    Knowledge & Skills

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

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  • Human Resources Officer (Capability Development)

    Human Resources Officer (Capability Development)

    BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

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

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

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

    Experience:

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

    Knowledge & Skills:

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

    Languages:

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

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

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

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
    April 7, 2022

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