World Food Programme (WFp)Head of Field Office Jobs in Rwanda

to nationals of Rwanda only)

• Effectively
  manage the Field Office to ensure the continued development of a cohesive
  and high performing team.
• Plan
  and manage WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure
  effective and efficient delivery of food assistance and that daily
  operational issues are timely resolved to prevent losses or delays. This
  includes the coordination of Programme and Logistics activities and
  correct implementation of WFP rules and regulations related to Administration,
  Staffing, Finance and Budget.
• Ensure
  that allocated resources are used efficiently and are in line with agreed
  plans, and any deviations are reported to the Country Office.
• Hold
  accountability for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises and
  assets in the Field Office to ensure that WFP security and safety
  standards are locally set and followed. Where applicable, actively
  participate and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).
• Conduct
  timely monitoring and evaluation of activities and prepare accurate and
  comprehensive reports on WFP’s operations and performance with regular and
  timely submission for Country Office review to inform efficient
  operational planning and decisions.
• Build
  effective and collaborative partnerships to improve assistance packages,
  develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities,
  international and local NGOs, UN agencies, civil societies, beneficiaries
  and other partners and media engaged in the field of food security.
• Undertake
  extensive and frequent visits to observe project outputs and
  beneficiaries, inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are
  received, in order to ensure that progress is made in the achievement of
  project objectives.
• Manage
  WFP premises (offices, warehouses, guesthouses, etc) to ensure that they
  are always clean, healthy, safe and secure; Ensure that the maintenance
  and utilisation of WFP assets (ICT equipment, vehicles, fuel, etc) is in
  line with the WFP regulations.
• Contribute
  to preparedness actions, such as early warning, risk analysis and
  contingency planning and make the necessary recommendations. Periodically
  monitor the management of risks and report on any actions taken;
• Supervise
  staff, provide training and technical guidance in their work.
• Perform
  other related duties as required.

1. Knowledge
   of humanitarian assistance and development practices.
2. Good
   understanding of project lifecycle, humanitarian principles and tools,
   programmes and transfer modalities.
3. Familiarity
   with planning and implementing humanitarian assistance.
4. Ability
   to explain strategies and projects to field counterparts and communicate
   with local governments and partners clearly and effectively, both orally
   and in writing.
5. Ability
   to provide technical advice, or mobilise technical expertise, on a range
   of programmatic, operational and support areas.
6. Ability
   to lead, coach and motivate staff for efficient and effective delivery of
   results.
7. Ability
   to assimilate and analyse complex issues using independent judgment and
   anticipate potential impact on operations.
8. Negotiation
   and motivational skills.
9. Proven
   field work experience with the UN Agencies, NGOs or Government agencies.
   General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures
   governing administration will be an assest.
10. Sound
    knowledge on computer software including, word processing, spreadsheet and
    other standard WFP software packages and systems.
11. Good
    analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment,
    tact, negotiating skills; ability to communicate clearly both orally and
    in writing; ability to work in a team and establish effective working
    relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.