the UN World Food Programme
United Nations World Food Programme 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 role
World Food Programme (WFP) has la
unched the Patient Procurement Platform (PPP)
in Rwanda, building on groundwork laid by the Purchase for Progress (P4P)
project which has been operational since 2009. The Platform’s goal is to
promote sustainable and commercially viable pro-smallholder agricultural value
chains by aggregating demand from a number of buyers for a longer period of
time than typical spot contracts (hence “patient”). The Platform systematically
engages with farmers to facilitate access across critical elements along the
entire agricultural value chain, working to unlock the potential of all value
chain actors and seize opportunities. To fill the role of Procurement- Patient
Procurement Platform, we are recruiting a candidate fulfilling the requirements
below.
Procurement- Patient Procurement Platform (PPP)
SC5
of Appointment: Service Contract
9 months
Station:
Kigali
of
closure:
25th April 2016
supervision of the Patient Procurement Platform (PPP) Country Coordinator, the
incumbent will be responsible for the following
duties:
- Support
the PPP Country Coordinator on the ground level with PPP interventions for
preparation of the pre and post-harvestactivities for seasons 2016/17 A
and 2017 B - Assist
PPP Country Coordinator on field missions to conduct detailed needs
assessments of target farmer organizations and identify opportunities to
build further partnerships with other key value chain players on the
ground. - Facilitate
farmer organizations and farmer-friendly aggregation entities to access
quality markets through forward delivery contracts offered by
institutional buyers. - Facilitate
participating farmer organizations and farmer-friendly aggregation
entities to access agricultural services by coordinating with key value
chain stakeholders on the ground. - Monitor
and assist cooperatives and other aggregation entities to adhere to terms
of forward delivery contracts facilitated under PPP. - Assist
in maintaining a database of PPP-supported farmer organizations and
aggregation entities while tracking progress in post-harvest handling and
aggregation activities. - Facilitate
farm-gate price data gathering and serve as point of contact regarding
coop and value chain partner information. - Perform
other related duties as required.
and Experience
- Education:
University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics,
agriculture, business administration, or a field relevant to agricultural
value chain management. - Experience:
At
least three years of professional experience in project management focused
on supporting and mobilizing smallholder farmers at the field level. - Language
Requirements: Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda with a working knowledge of French; proficiency
in both oral and written communication French and English will be an added
value.
Skills
- Basic
computer skills - Demonstrated
knowledge of pro-smallholder procurement and commercial agriculture
models. - Demonstrated
ability to provide consistent and timely client service to meet the
changing needs and expectations of clients, allowing clients to actively
participate in and contribute to decisions that are relevant to their
needs. Makes adjustments to services as required. - Ability
to work in a team and establish effective working relations with partners
and internal WFP clients. - Good
analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, tact, and communication
skills. - Ability
to frequently travel within the country.
procedure
1: Open the link: http://www.wfp.org/careers/onlinecv to create your online CV
2: Open the link: http://www.wfp.org/careers/general-service
to view the position and apply.
for the relevant job title among others and click on “Description” to read the
requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
You
must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this
vacancy.
for applications: 25thApril 2016.
you have any queries relating to this Vacancy Announcement please send them to wfp.rwandavacancies@wfp.org
note: qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.