Website: Website http://www.wfp.org/countries/kenya

Senior Finance Associate, G7

This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates only. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Provide technical support to staff within the areas of finance and budget to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules, and regulations.
Participate in the accurate application of financial policies and procedures to support the implementation of accurate accounting systems and internal controls.
Contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems, and design tools to support transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources.
Monitor the daily cash position to optimize the use of surplus cash and improve returns on investment through the liquidity portfolio.
Ensure payments are processed timely, resolve complex issues relating to the disbursement of funds.
Contribute to preparation, implementation, and monitoring of budgets, expenditure, and budget forecasts to ensure future funding requirements are met.
Coordinate with other teams to ensure all financial and administrative serviced are performed efficiently and in line with the needs of the wider team.
Monitor account balances and coordinate recording of financial transactions accurately and timely.
Monitor, control, and analyze general ledger accounts to initiate and achieve corrective actions.
Prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports based on the established frequency and provide recommendations for further actions to the Finance Officer.
Coordinate and supervise work of other support staff and support their learning and development in the management of financial resources.
Be on standby and follow standard emergency preparedness practices in order to meet immediate emergency requirements for further service on the job and in the field.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certification in Finance and/or Accounting.
Experience:
At least six years of progressively responsible experience in Finance.
Language
Proficiency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
Knowledge & Skills

Experience analyzing, interpreting data and generating reports.
Experience handling financial transactions
Strong skills in Microsoft office
Knowledge of ERP systems

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment.Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.WFP is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.Terms and ConditionsContract Duration: 1 year

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October 28, 2024
Human Resources Intern

Duration: 8 Months
Closing Date: 27th June 2021
This position is open to qualified Kenyan nationals; Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Head of HR, the intern will be required to undertake the following:

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

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

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

Knowledge & Skills:

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

Language:
Fluency in oral and written communication in English is a requirement. Additional UN language is an added advantage.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
WFP is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
The selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

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October 28, 2024
Re-advertisement: Senior Procurement Associate

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Procurement Associate under the direct supervision of the National Procurement Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Assist with the operational coordination to support procurement projects and activities and contributing to the effective procurement of goods and services;
Identify, assess and recommend potential suppliers and ensure vital data/documents are distributed to support the selection of suppliers;
Issue tenders for services and goods;
Review and prioritize purchasing requests and provide recommendations to requisitioners for procurement of products at the best cost to WFP;
Contribute to discussions with new suppliers on terms and conditions of orders with guidance from Procurement Officer to acquire the best terms and costs for WFP;
Review and prepare purchase orders, contracts, and any supporting documentation for approval by the partner to enable efficient purchase of goods and services;
Design, develop and supervise the maintenance of databases and records;
Conduct research and analysis on a range of data to produce reports providing insights and recommendations to Procurement Officers for decision making;
Act as an escalation point collaborating closely with suppliers and provide solutions to sophisticated issues related to delivered goods;
Collaborate with internal partners to align procurement activities with the wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs;
Supervise a team of staff providing advice, mentorship, and training;
Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP response to affected areas at the onset of a crisis.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certification in Procurement.
Experience:

At least six years of responsible support experience in Procurement.
Experience in procurement of construction works is desirable.

Language:
Proficiency in oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
Knowledge & Skills:

Experience in procuring for emergency operations;
Demonstrate capability to work in partnership with other functional units;
Strong understanding of procurement systems;
Strong research and data analysis skills
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Proficient in using Microsoft Excel programme

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October 28, 2024
IT Officer (Digital Assistance Services)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The World Food Programme has developed and is continuing to enhance and maintain a set of digital solutions to help in managing:

the identities and entitlements of its beneficiaries,
the operational parameters of the programmes that transfer benefits to them, and
the assurances and insights to ensure related risks are properly managed.

This includes SCOPE, WFP’s beneficiary and transfer management platform that supports the WFP programme intervention cycle from a technical perspective. The SCOPE platform is a web-based application used for beneficiary registration, intervention setup, distribution planning, transfer and distribution reporting. While there is a current focus and scale-up/enhancement related to cash-based transfers, SCOPE is intended and being developed to fully support all WFP transfer modalities: in-kind, voucher and cash for a variety of project activities. As an extension and over the next couple of years, WFP also plans to develop a broad array of digital assistance services (DAS) beyond those related to the current SCOPE capabilities.
JOB PURPOSE
Under the overall responsibility of the lead Regional Digital Assistance Services Officer (DASO), the incumbent will be responsible to support country offices (COs) in the operationalization of SCOPE and related DAS for WFP and/or partners in the region. This will include analyzing new requirements and functionalities for COs, testing and ensuring the new features respond to the programmatic needs. The incumbent should expect frequent missions to countries with SCOPE/DAS operations.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in business management, computer science, telecommunications engineering or social sciences, or relevant degree with relevant work experience.
Experience:
Five years plus post-graduate progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian aid 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.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Knowledge of and hands-on experience in cash-based transfers (CBT) programming in humanitarian contexts; awareness of technologies used in the delivery of cash and vouchers in humanitarian contexts; and training and knowledge of business analysis and project management philosophies and methodologies would be an asset.
Possession of a combination of broad business skills and IT experience including: General management skills in business and public sector contexts; Business analysis including creation and review of functional and non-functional business requirements for IT solutions.
Ability to operate in distributed / decentralised teams, engage with and support partners; Ability to perform under pressure, to multi-task, to navigate through multiple priorities and conflicting requests; Ability to work independently through appropriate personal initiative and regular follow-ups; Capacity to work in difficult and insecure environments; Highly-developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence and adapt communication styles to different situations and individuals; Collaborative hands-on team member and relationship-builder with a facilitative nature and strong business partnering skills towards colleagues and stakeholders; Detail-oriented; Ethics & Values; Client Orientation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1/2 (not all-inclusive)

Coordinate the implementation and operations of SCOPE/DAS in the region, ensuring involvement of all relevant stakeholder units at Country Office, Regional Bureau and Headquarters as required;
Engage with Country Office management and colleagues to support in identifying requirements and the operational design, budgeting, planning and deployment of technology solutions and systems to support SCOPE/DAS in their given contexts, particularly with respect to cash-based transfers;
Consolidate, analyze and report on regional SCOPE/DAS operational information;
Capture, document and analyze (i.e. through diagrams, flowcharts, data models, user experience designs, storyboards) CO business requirements for DAS and either identify workable existing solutions or escalate to Headquarters and follow up for potential consideration (e.g. change request);
Test and analyze SCOPE/DAS solutions and document the match against business requirements for quality and accuracy;

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 2/2

Through the appropriate channels, support the efforts of technical teams on outstanding operational issues and changes relevant for the region;
Support COs to conduct appropriate IT assessments in order to assist management in making informed SCOPE/DAS-related operational decisions;
Deploy as needed to COs to support on-ground testing, roll-out and/or operations of SCOPE/DAS as required;
Identify learning needs and support capacity building initiatives for SCOPE/DAS and new related functionalities, aimed at building solid digital assistance expertise amongst cross-functional colleagues in the region;
Where relevant, support the CO in extending their operational support to partners for the use of WFP’s SCOPE/DAS;
Support the management of change brought about by the use of technology in CO/Programme processes;
Perform any other duties as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE CONTRACT

SCOPE/DAS operational needs and requirements defined, and workable options developed for priority COs;
SCOPE/DAS solutions tailored and developed to meet specific CO operational needs;
SCOPE/DAS solutions implemented and fully leveraged to enable delivery of WFP assistance in a cost-efficient manner in the prioritized countries in the region;
On-going direct support to CO SCOPE/DAS operations is provided as required.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Grade : Service Contract, SC10 (NOC equivalent)
Duty Station : Nairobi, Kenya
Duration : Initial 6 months

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October 28, 2024
PD Intern – Food Systems & Supply Chain Strategy PD Intern – Digital Transformation Support (Mombasa) PD Intern – Social Protection And Cash Based Transfers (Nairobi)

The position will be based in our Supply Chain Unit in Kenya CO based in Nairobi, Kenya. The internship will be for the period of 6 months during June to November 2021.
Brief description of Supply Chain function within Kenya CO:
Kenya programmes have witnessed a decline in delivery of food assistance over the years. Over the last six years, the volume of food received at the main point of entry which is Mombasa has decreased by 34 percent. This means a gradual reduction of large-scale in-kind delivery form of food in Kenya with a shift to cash-based transfer programmes, technical support and capacity building of the Kenya Government and different supply chain actors within the Food Systems spectrum.
Within this context, there are newer frontiers for the Supply Chain function in the Kenya Country Strategic Plan to leverage the supply chain expertise built in the last 20 years in Kenya and transform it into a programmatic value proposition within the Food Systems Strategy to ensure that WFP plays a pivotal role in aiding the Government of and people of Kenya achieve Vision 2030 and Zero Hunger goals.
One of the challenges in reducing the hunger gap in Kenya has been the inefficiencies in the food systems that lead to high food prices, insufficient market supply (particularly for fresh foods) and lower incomes for producers. Agricultural value chains tend to be unresponsive to farmers’ needs. Some of the reasons of supply inefficiencies that largely affect the food systems are:

Limited storage
Transport capacity
Road accessibility and access especially in the rainy season
Poor storage practices
Weak quality practices

There exist significant and potential opportunities for WFP Supply Chain to contribute towards reduction of the hunger gap in Kenya and strategically contribute to build resilience food systems.
General Information

Supervisor: Head of Supply Chain
Unit: Supply Chain
Duration of internship: 6 months
Expected Start Date: June 2021

Duties and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Supply Chain, the candidate will perform the following duties:

Support the definition of the Supply Chain Strategy to build sustainable and resilient Food Systems in Kenya.
Enhance the implementation of the procurement plan to increase the local purchases from Small Holder Farmers to support Kenyan Programmes and export to other WFP operations in the region.
Assist in defining a strategy to engage our local purchase upstream partners i.e. AMPATH/CGA to ensure food safety and quality standards of all Small Holder purchases.
Define the action plan to link identified Small Holder Farmers to markets and to nutritious producers.
Strengthen the activities to increase the local production of nutritious foods, bringing new suppliers and enhancing their capacity to fill WFP demand and the local population demand to contribute to a diverse and nutritious diet. Kenya.
Contribute to build the business cases and plans for the supply chain innovative solutions to reduce post-harvest losses and increase the efficiency of the different supply chains and value chains.
Contribute to build a case study to pilot block chain within Kenya to support Small Holder Farmers.
Measure the impact of above supply chain activities in the implementation of WFP Kenya Food Systems Strategy and recommend the high impact activities with concreate outcomes within a 1 to 5 years horizon.

Qualifications and experience

Currently enrolled with in a graduate programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme). Preferred areas of study are Supply Chain Management, Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics
Excellent command of English; Working knowledge of a second UN language would be an asset
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Proficiency in database management

Required soft skills/WFP Competencies:

Good communicator, with excellent oral and writing skills
Team player and able to integrate in diverse teams through all people-related activities that include members from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, positions, or country assignments.
Innovative and capable to propose creative solutions
Focus on getting results
Accountable, responsible, and willing to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and value of service and assistance to beneficiaries and value for money for our donors.
Able to connect and work across WFP units, creates strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

Working Languages
Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required. (you can specify an additional language required)
Supervision (Level/Methods of Supervision)
Under the direct supervision of Head of Supply Chain, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance, and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elemental part of the supervision. The WFP Kenya Country Director will be the second-level supervisor. With the support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a buddy/mentor, the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.
Training components
Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, WeLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.
Learning Elements
At the end of the assignment, the Intern should:

Be able to articulate the WFP Kenya supply chain function value proposition for sustainable and resilient Food Systems in Kenya
have a great understanding of the key supply chain activities that will bring concreate added value to Kenya Food Systems within a time horizon of 1 to 5 years.

Information on the Country of Assignment
With the world’s best-known game reserve in the Maasai Mara and a history as rich as its famously hospitable welcome and is still regarded by many as the ultimate African destination. It is not a rare occurrence that people posted to work at the United Nations in Kenya end up making the country their lifelong home. An East African nation spans more than 224,000 sq. miles (582,000 sq. Km). Kenya has a wide range of topographical features – from the low plains found along the coast, bisected by the Great Rift Valley, to the fertile plateau in the west. The Great Rift Valley is home to several lakes, arid and rugged landscapes, and volcanic landforms with areas of active hot springs and geothermal activity. The highland areas of Central Kenya provide fertile ground for farming, making Kenya one of the most agriculturally productive countries in Africa. The north of Kenya, however, is largely desert land scattered with thorn bush. This contrasts greatly with the Kenyan coast, which features many beaches, coral reefs, creeks and coral islands. The coastal strip is largely flat, giving rise to the rolling Taita hills. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, is located along the border between Kenya and Tanzania. Breathtakingly views of Kilimanjaro can be seen from Amboseli National Park. The second highest mountain – Mount Kenya, can be found at the country’s center. Kenya is situated on the equator and is bordered by five countries: Uganda (to the west), South Sudan (to the northwest), Ethiopia (to the north), Somalia (to the northeast), and Tanzania (to the south). Along its southeast edge, Kenya’s tropical coastline connects the country to the Indian Ocean.
Nairobi, the duty station of the position, is classified as Class B under the UN Duty station. The duty station has abundant supply of modern housing from apartments to stand-alone houses. There are good hospitals and security is like any other big city.
VA Reference no: 141659

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October 28, 2024
Junior Security Analyst Security Business Support Assistant SC5

The WFP Regional Bureau for Eastern and Central Africa (RBN) is based in Nairobi and provides strategic direction, technical guidance, resource mobilization and management support to WFP operations and activities in ten countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan , Sudan and Uganda.
JOB PURPOSE
To analyze and contextualize security information that identifies potential impact on WFPpersonnel, assets and operations, contributing to WFP’s security ability to acquire, process and effectively communicate security threat information supporting decision-making and ensuring operational success.
To perform a range of specialised and process-oriented responsibilities related to security operations including monitoring and maintaining security equipment in line with established procedures.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Advanced university degree preferably in Political or Social sciences, Security Management, International Relations , Business Analysis or related Fields
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in political or security analysis with an academic, military, police, intelligence, humanitarian, peacekeeping, diplomatic or corporate security, management organization is required.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge and understanding of methodologies for information, collection, collation and analysis.
Excellent analytical and English drafting skills.
Proven ability to conduct research projects and perform studies of security and political matters.
Uses understanding of operations within an emergency context and knowledge of the risks within the geographical setting in which they operate to apply analytical skill to various sources of data to enable the identification of threats to WFP’s operations.
Ability to identify priority activities and assignments, effectively manage workload.
Ability to work under strict deadlines.
Proven ability to produce analytical reports on security and political issues, preferably in the international perspective.
Proven ability to communicate complex concept orally and in writing.
Ability to appreciate sources, resources and information in terms of relevance and credibility.
Knowledge of the UN context, preferably in the field of security management, peacekeeping or humanitarian operations, is an asset.
Has applied knowledge of security operations technical processes which must be adhered to in day to day work
Has supported security operations efforts as directed
Has supported in providing ad-hoc technical guidance to staff members

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1/2 (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Security Analyst, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Conducts research on identified topics related to the security situation in countries of WFP operations in Central and Eastern Africa.
Collects, collates, validates and analyzes information from a variety of sources and prepares background notes, updates and reports on prioritized security-related issues.
Prepares and updates Country Security Profiles (CSPs) of countries in the region based on information from open and internal sources and ensures the posture of updated CSP versions on the RBN Teamwork space.
Assists the Regional Security Analyst in preparation of security-related inputs to the daily morning update, Daily Executive Director Operational Brief (DEDOB), Weekly Emergency Overview (WEO) and RBN RSO Monthly Security
Overview, with a focus on developments that affect or may affect the safety and security of WFP staff/assets/operations.
Prepare weekly Analytical digest reports on security related issues in the region and share with the Senior management team.
Provides inputs for topical analysis and other analytical reports/updates pertaining to the security situation in the region, as well as conflicts/crises that have cross-cutting implications in the Great Lakes Region.
Prepares ad hoc security updates, analytical reviews and background notes as required and conduct briefings on security developments, threats and risks in specific areas of relevance to WFP operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 2/2

Monitors Security Incident Reports (SIRs) entered in to SIMSAS on incidents involving WFP staff/assets/operations, as well as contractor and partner staff engaged in support of WFP operations in the region; ensures necessary follow-up and integrity of SIR data; prepares SIR analysis.
Identifies appropriate sources/resources to obtain security-related informationpertaining to countries of the region; prepares a list of such sources/resources and makes suggestions on its update and development.
Assists the Regional Security Analyst in dissemination of security-related information to FSOs/Security Teams, CSFPs, LSAs and other users.
Monitors upcoming events in the short-term, medium-term and long-term perspectives, highlighting events which may have impact on the security situation in countries of the region.
Maintains liaison with the RBN Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Unit and other pillars of RBN in monitoring and analyzing the security situation in the region, ensuring collaborative approach in preparation of regional reports and analytical papers. Special focus is made on early warning indicators and early action benchmarks.
Produce and regularly update the Regional Risk Outlook.
Prepare country-specific Conflict Risk Outlooks.
Prepare Monthly Conflict Risk Watch List for the region.
Provide proposals on conflict risks for the Corporate Alert System (CAS).
Performs other duties as required.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Duty Station: Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa, Nairobi
Contract Duration: 12 Months
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
May 3, 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
.WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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October 28, 2024
PD Intern – Digital Transformation Support (141656)

PD Summer Internship Programme 2021 – Digital Transformation Support Intern
Port Operations/Supply Chain Unit in Mombasa, Kenya
We are currently seeking to fill for candidates to participate in the PD Summer Internship Programme 2021 in the Policy and Programme Development Department (PD).
The position will be based in supply chain and port operations to be Port Operations / Supply Chain unit, Mombasa, Kenya. The internship will be typically for the period of at least 3 months during May/June to August/ September 2021.

Brief description of WFP activities in Port Operations/Supply Chain Unit in Mombasa, Kenya:
Mombasa Port is the main port of entry in Kenya and main HUB for WFP operations in the Region with a turnover of over 300,000MT foods and non-foods items per year. WFP Mombasa is responsible for handling arrivals of containerized cargo and charter vessels supporting the landlocked countries and Kenya operations.
The Mombasa Office is operational and dynamic, involving warehouse management / land transport, port clearances activities and vessel discharge operations. We are looking for young talented individuals with an interest in supply chain and port operations. The intern will be supervised by the head of the office, providing training in shipping activities, warehousing management, and logistics in general.
General Information

Title of Post: PD Internship_ Digital Transformation Support
Supervisor: Logistics Officer of Unit/Head of Office
Unit: Supply Chain, Port Operations
Country: Kenya
Duty Station: Mombasa
Duration of internship: At least 3 months (May/June to August/September 2021)
Expected Start Date: ASAP, June 2021

Duties and responsibilities
The intern will be supervised by the head of the office providing training in shipping activities, warehousing management, and logistics in general. The PD Summer Intern will perform the following duties:

Update weekly reports, including maintaining our Tableau Dashboard
Assist the various teams in our internal business processes, Warehousing, Transport, Shipping
Manage WFP’s container tracing system during vessel discharge
Provide a daily warehouse assessment using the mobile APP
Coordinate and organize workshops for service provision
Participate in the in-house trainings on the various supply chain subjects
Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications and experience

Currently enrolled in a graduate programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme).
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Excellent English verbal and writing skills
Excellent IT skills / dashboards / mobile APPs

Required soft skills/WFP Competencies
Good team work and interpersonal skills

Openness to innovation and learning
Enthusiasm for humanitarian and development causes

Working Languages
Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required.
Supervision (Level/Methods of Supervision)
Under the direct supervision of Logistics Officer of Unit, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance, and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elemental part of the supervision. Head of Office will be the second-level supervisor. With the support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a buddy/mentor, the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.
Training components
Throughout their assignment, WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, WeLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.
Learning Elements
At the end of the assignment, the Intern should have:

Results-based skills in supply chain activities, port operations and warehouse management
Good knowledge in modernizing our internal processes, Dashboard implemented, mobile APP and Transport Allocations tool concluded
Understanding in Shipping / Maritime industry
Skills in planning, coordination and collaborating both with the internal and external stakeholders.
Integration and more service provision
General understanding of WFP overall operations

Information on the Country of Assignment
Mombasa Port is the main port of entry in Kenya and main HUB for WFP operations in the Region with a turnover of over 300,000MT foods and non-foods items per year. WFP Mombasa is responsible for handling arrivals of containerized cargo and charter vessels supporting the landlocked countries and Kenya operations. The Mombasa Office is very operational and dynamic, involving warehouse management / land transport, port clearances activities and vessel discharge operations.
Mombasa is a beautiful coastal city of Kenya along the Indian Ocean. It is Kenya’s second largest city and has a large port and an international airport. It is classified as B duty station under the UN duty stations classification.
Mombasa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kenya usually frequented by UN personnel for both work and holiday. The area’s security remains generally stable. In general, Mombasa records highs of 88°F (31°C) and lows of 80°F (26°C), representing a very small range. This explains why it is hot for most parts of the year. It would therefore be advisable to bring light clothing. There is adequate supply of housing at affordable prices and has a number of shopping malls.
The area is also prone to tropical diseases such as Malaria, Dengue Fever. Staff are therefore advised to used mosquito repellents and sleep under treated mosquito nets.
VA Reference no: 141656
Closing Date: 2 May 2021
Please note that the deadline is at 11:59 pm Rome time (GMT + 1)
Terms and Conditions:
Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1,000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.

WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas, and related costs.
WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers, or sisters.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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October 28, 2024
Programme Associate (Innovation, Communication, Advocacy and Marketing) Female Internship Programme

JOB PURPOSE
Based in Nairobi, the WFP Innovation Hub for Eastern Africa identifies, supports and scales high potential solutions to hunger worldwide. It supports entrepreneurs (could be WFP innovators or external startups, NGOs, companies) to take their innovations to the next level – either getting ideas to the first proof of concept or already implemented solutions to the next scale-up.
The key objective is to facilitate and foster innovation in the context of WFPs East Africa activities, help regional innovation projects to scale, develop local innovation ecosystems, without compromising country- and department specific initiatives while ensuring an orchestration of efforts, and the creation of synergies between projects. Ultimately, the goal is to bring innovative solutions that can help us get closed to a world without hunger to scale.

We need you to reach the next level! Expect a high pace environment, a challenging context, an engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and a driven, dedicated team.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education : The candidate must have an undergraduate degree; a degree in business, communications, marketing or international development preferred
Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible national and/or international experience in communication, graphic design and/or online marketing. Experience working in a multicultural and fast-paced environment is beneficial.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1/2 (not all-inclusive)
This role will support the implementation of RBN’s Communications, Advocacy and Marketing (CAM) strategy. The candidate, reporting to the Head of the Innovation Hub and the Regional Advocacy and Marketing Officer, is expected to:
Support development & implementation of a yearly communication strategy for the WFP Innovation Hub for Eastern Africa:

Carry out external communication on innovation and technology; develop and guide corporate and RBN-level CAM priorities related to Partnerships & Innovation.
Produce and maintain up to date communication material for innovations in the region, specific to audiences leveraging both online and traditional channels.
Liaise and manage press relations for both the Hub and Hub-supported innovations
Attract high-potential social innovations from within WFP and external networks through events, PR and digital marketing activities.
Review all external CAM materials related to Partnerships & Innovation.
Position WFP Regional Bureau and its country offices as industry/sector leaders by drafting and editing articles, blogs, press releases to promote our work and impact.
Support core innovation activities (e.g. innovation challenge; bootcamps; sprint programme; thought leadership; innovation fund) as required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 2/2
Develop content assets and social media campaigns to showcase innovation projects in the region, working closely with the Regional Communications Officer:

Identify stories and major communications moments; lead content gathering, creation and marketing.
Design and launch social media campaigns, maximize the reach to the right target audience
Liaise with communication agencies (videographers, graphic designers, photographers) and prepare briefs
Support innovation projects with communication advice.
Prepare input, talking points, briefings for WFP senior management, inter-agency opportunities and donor communications.
Support developing material for advocacy/fundraising purposes.
Support the Hub’s fundraising activities and participation at external events.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Experience in CAM and partnership required
Good knowledge of Eastern Africa innovation ecosystems is a strong plus
Strong conceptual thinking to develop new CAM strategies and coordinate projects
Ability to produce high-quality written materials, including graphically-based PowerPoint presentations as well as text documents;
Strong understanding of the main social & professional media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
Ability to prepare story boards, develop story scripts and prepare videos
Graphic design know-how
Ability to interact with leaders and external audiences with maturity and tact;
Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy;
Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines;
Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy;
Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme;
Willing to work in and travel to different field locations and challenging operating environments.

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October 28, 2024
Administration Assistant

Post Grade: G5
Duration: 1 year (initial)

Closing Date: 30 March 2021

Organizational Background:
The World Food Programme Somalia activities include relief assistance, safety-net support including school feeding, nutrition programmes, and livelihood support through the provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers and capacity strengthening.
This position is open to qualified Somali Nationals; Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Administration Officer and overall supervision of the Head of Administration, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Ensure all administrative activities are conducted in line with the Administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Review supporting documentation, verify claims for action and conformance with administrative rules and regulations, and collaborate closely with other offices/units as appropriate.
Verify resource requirements in the area of responsibility (WFP facilities, assets, light vehicle fleet), and assist in the identification of new requirements to facilitate efficiency and cost-effectiveness of operations and services.
Responsible for provision of services such as facilities management, asset management and light vehicle management related, reporting any discrepancies to the supervisor for consistent and timely delivery of services, to ensure the provision of a safe and comfortable working environment for WFP staff.
Support the production of various data; compile and prepare reports to contribute to the provision of accurate information for informative decision-making and to support the effective and timely management of WFP resources.
Contribute to planning, monitoring, and processing administrative actions related to procurement, finance, including contracts with external vendors to ensure all data is accurately and timely recorded, processed in WFP corporate systems and any operational issues addressed.
Adapt and update administrative processes, supporting the implementation of operating procedures, to contribute to the continuous improvement of administration services in the area of responsibility.
Answer a range of queries related to the provision of administrative services.
Provide training and guidance to staff in interpretation of administrative procedures, policies, processes, and use of corporate systems to ensure consistency and efficiency of services provided to all clients.
Supervise the outsourced contractors providing a variety of services, including cleaning and catering services, to ensure service provision in accordance with WFP specifications; maintain database of contracts validity and ensure timely processing of related payments.
Perform other related duties as need arises.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certification Administration/Finance or related field is required.

Experience:

Four years of progressively responsible work experience in general administrative work.

Language:

Proficiency in both oral and written English language.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to perform all routine administrative activities in line with operating standards.
Ability to provide ad-hoc guidance to junior colleagues and new staff members.
Knowledge of specialized common business practices and methods gained through relevant technical training and experience.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with different partners in order to provide a high-quality support service.
Ability to carry out basic data analysis and independently resolve problems.
Ability to monitor and record financial transactions.
Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
WFP is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
The selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

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October 28, 2024
Business Transformation Officer, NOD

WFP Kenya Country Strategic Plan is based on the National Zero Hunger Strategic Review, as well as the United Nations Development Assistance Framework. It contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17, as well as WFP Strategic Results 1, 4, 5 and 8, through four specific outcomes:

Refugees and asylum seekers living in camps/settlements and populations affected by natural and man-made disasters have access to adequate food to meet their food and nutrition needs.
Targeted smallholder producers, food-insecure and vulnerable populations benefit from sustainable, inclusive food systems and increased resilience to climate shocks to meet food and nutrition needs by 2023.
National and county institutions in Kenya have strengthened capacity and systems to assist food-insecure and nutritionally vulnerable populations by 2023.
Government, humanitarian and development partners in Kenya have access to and benefit from effective and cost-efficient logistics services, including air transport, common coordination platforms, and improved commodity supply chains.

WFP Kenya works in some of the remotest parts of the country, working with local communities to deliver on our promise to enhance food securiy, eliminate mulnutrition and strengthen food systems. We work with the national and country governments as well as national and international actors, including other UN bodies, the private sector and individuals of goodwill.

Job Purpose
This is a leadership role that will head the Business Transformation Unit and will report to the Senior Deputy Country Director. It is accountable for providing all Kenya country office staff with the technology products and services needed to perform their roles. The Business Transformation Unit (BTU) is also responsible for providing IT services to other offices including the Regional Bureau East and Central Africa (RBN), SCOPE Global Service Desk, Food Systems Summit and the Digital Transformation Unit. The position directly oversees 12 staff and has an indirect reporting line to 3 TEC staff in field offices (Mombasa, Kakuma and Dadaab).
The holder of this position will also head a cross-functional technical team that works closely with Programme to assure that needs for digitalization initiatives are clearly defined and well-coordinated across the Country Strategic Plans and the Innovations Unit.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Advice and input to the Country Strategic and Business Plans

Engage with senior management at strategic and operational levels to develop Country Office-Technology Solutions Roadmap based on the CSP, Digital Transformation Solutions Roadmap and key digital product lines.
Participate in the development of country office strategy and planning to advocate for business results and outcomes in compliance with WFP policies, standards and strategy.
Keep abreast of the strategic direction, profile, environment and needs of the business to identify initiatives or core business process improvements with enabling technologies that allow the business to meet its goals.
Enable business change and improve ability of the business to adapt by analysing business capabilities, defining needs, modelling the business and identifying new opportunities or recommending solutions that deliver value for business priorities.
Gather and shape business demand, anticipating the direction of the business and offering industry, business and technology insights with potential to create value for the business environment.
Promote an approach that emphasizes strategic national systems strengthening to all digitalization projects.

IT Service Delivery and Client Relationship management

Lead the delivery of IT services and projects to ensure solutions transfer into the business in accordance with established overall project and service delivery objectives, business strategies and requirements, while managing and mitigating risks in IT services and products.
Initiate Country Office digital scale-up teams in alignment with the Field Digital Playbook and the defined Country Office digital roadmap.
Keep abreast of relevant knowledge and best practices in the IT industry on Business Relationship Management, Business Analysis and IT Project Management, adopt best practices and guidelines and orient towards continuous improvement of the IT service delivery in the country office and regional bureau.
Lead and promote government capacity strengthening initiatives aimed at building solid IT and DAS expertise amongst IT colleagues in Country Office and with our partners, thereby influencing the emergence of a new country office IT function that is more business and government aligned.
Lead and motivate the team of staff, providing coaching, training and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.

Stakeholder engagement

Advise on all digital assistance to the Government of Kenya. Participate fully in engagement with government counterparts and government-led solutions.
Build and nurture strategic and working relationships with key internal and external partners in the technology sector (including government and private sector), aligning the business needs and priorities of WFP with providers’ capabilities and service portfolio.
Develop relationships with operational and executive-level subject matter experts to shape and validate demand for digital services through user research.
Define and utilize techniques for eliciting, understanding, analysing, documenting, validating and communicating business objectives, needs, requirements and process flows to ensure common understanding, agreement and prioritization between stakeholders.
Build on existing relationships with Kenya National and County Governments and the respective state departments through enhanced partnership and technical collaboration in:
Move ahead with the digital platform for relief assistance with the Ministry of Devolution and ASALs;
Support the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) predictive model for improving Early Warning Systems;
Provide technical support to the Ministry of Agriculture in the development of a digital food balance sheet dashboard to enhance decision-making at National and County level;
Identify technical gaps in skills, tools and training to empower government technical teams to deliver government digital programmes and priorities.

Standard Minimum Qualifications/Experience
Education: Advanced university degree in business management, computer science, telecommunications or engineering. Applicants with a first University degree in IT related field with two (2) additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses will be considered.
Experience:

Eight or more years postgraduate progressive professional (manegerial) experience in IT with an interest in international humanitarian development, experience in project management, technology and/or strategy related work with a minimum of 2 years in aleadership role.
Strong understanding of digital technology trends and how modern technology works.
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect dots within the context of a large, complex organization and sector.
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
Strong leadership in managing and developing operational teams and managed service providers in delivering and supporting IT services across all lines of business.
Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and sound knowledge of ITIL service principles, experienced supplier manager and focused on delivering CSI across production platforms and IT services.
Expertise in budget planning, financial management and resource management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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.
Application Deadline: 21 March 2021

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October 28, 2024