World Food Program (WFP),Programme Associate (Infrastructures) SC6 (12062)jobs in Rwanda

ABOUT
WFP

The
United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency
fighting hunger worldwide. 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 nee

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JOB
PURPOSE

The
World Food Programme Rwanda received funding from the Republic of Korea through
the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to implement the second
phase of Saemaul Zero Hunger Communities Project (SZHC), in Nyamagabe, Karongi
and Rutsiro districts. The project duration is three years, from 2016 to 2018. 
The SZHC project is an integrated rural development project which combines
elements of Korea’s experience in rural development called New Village Movement
(Saemaul Undong) with WFP’s Food for Assets schemes and the Government of
Rwanda’s Vision 2020 Umurenge (VUP).

KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under
the overall supervision of the Head of Karongi Field Office, the Programme
associate / infrastructures will be responsible of the following duties:

1. Carry
   out joint operational activity planning and budgeting together with the
   cooperating partners and ensure that expected annual deliverables and
   targets are reached
2. Through
   regular field visits, supervise and monitor the implementation of project’
   infrastructures activities such as roads rehabilitation, construction of
   community centers, warehouses, markets and selling points etc., ensuring
   that technical norms and standards are respected.
3. Provide
   technical support to the implementing partner and sector
   technicians   where required in connection with SZHC components.
4. Participate
   in various meetings/workshops such as the technical working groups,
   trainings and be involved and represent WFP in community mobilization
   campaigns to foster the project ownership and community participation.
5. Prepare
   and provide trainings to community leaders in line with infrastructures
   maintenance
6. Prepare
   ad hoc “notes for the records” and accurate monthly progress reports based
   on approved M&E plans and checklists.
7. Report
   immediately to the supervisor any arising issues that might hinder the
   smooth project implementation.
8. Manage
   all relevant project records, visual materials and document any lesson
   learnt, challenges and success stories.
9. Perform
   any other relevant task as requested by the supervisor.

STANDARD
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education:
University
degree in civil engineering, or in any other related field. 
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and
Kinyarwanda with a working knowledge of French; proficiency in both oral and
written communication in French and English is an added
value.     

Computer
Knowledge: MS
Office package and specialized softwares used in construction.  

Other
skills:

• Knowledge
  of food security and social protection initiatives in the context of
  Rwanda.
• 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 remote rural areas.

DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS 31 January 2017