Karongi Field Office, Kibuye, Rwanda
MONITORING
ASSISTANT – KARONGI
ASSISTANT – KARONGI
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NO 16-0021099
ANNOUNCEMENT NO 16-0021099
About
the UN World Food Programme
the UN World Food Programme
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
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
About
the role
the role
The
World Food Programme Rwanda has 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).
World Food Programme Rwanda has 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).
With
an overall goal of ‘reducing hunger and under nutrition by improving
household access to livelihood assets and enabling people and communities to
meet their own food and nutrition needs ‘ , WFP Rwanda is
seeking to recruit candidates fulfilling the requirements below
an overall goal of ‘reducing hunger and under nutrition by improving
household access to livelihood assets and enabling people and communities to
meet their own food and nutrition needs ‘ , WFP Rwanda is
seeking to recruit candidates fulfilling the requirements below
Job
Title : Monitoring Assistant
Title : Monitoring Assistant
Project
: Saemaul Zero Hunger Communities (SZHC)
: Saemaul Zero Hunger Communities (SZHC)
Number
of Positions : 2
of Positions : 2
Level
: SC 5
: SC 5
Type
of Appointment: Service Contract
of Appointment: Service Contract
Duration
: 6 months, renewable based on performance and availability of funds
: 6 months, renewable based on performance and availability of funds
Duty
Station : Karongi Field Office
Station : Karongi Field Office
Date
of closure : 11 May 2016
of closure : 11 May 2016
This
vacancy is open to both male and female candidates.
vacancy is open to both male and female candidates.
Qualified
female applicants are encouraged to apply
female applicants are encouraged to apply
Key
accountabilities
accountabilities
Under
the overall supervision of the Head of Karongi Field Office, the Monitoring
Assistant (SZHC) will be responsible of the following duties: Carry out joint
operational activity planning and budgeting together with the cooperating
partner and ensure that expected annual deliverables and targets are reached
the overall supervision of the Head of Karongi Field Office, the Monitoring
Assistant (SZHC) will be responsible of the following duties: Carry out joint
operational activity planning and budgeting together with the cooperating
partner and ensure that expected annual deliverables and targets are reached
Through
regular field visits, supervise and monitor the implementation of project
activities such as land terracing, agriculture and livestock extension services
and value chains, income generating activities, feeder roads rehabilitation and
construction of community infrastructures (warehouses, community centers),
ensuring that technical norms and standards are respected.
regular field visits, supervise and monitor the implementation of project
activities such as land terracing, agriculture and livestock extension services
and value chains, income generating activities, feeder roads rehabilitation and
construction of community infrastructures (warehouses, community centers),
ensuring that technical norms and standards are respected.
Provide
technical support to the implementing partner and sector technicians where
requested in connection with SZHC components.
technical support to the implementing partner and sector technicians where
requested in connection with SZHC components.
Supervise
the Cash-for-Asset scheme by overseeing the participant’s identification and
enrollment, validating the list of payments based on actual man days worked and
ensuring that all participants get their full entitlements, both cash and/or
in-kind (agriculture inputs, livestock etc.)
the Cash-for-Asset scheme by overseeing the participant’s identification and
enrollment, validating the list of payments based on actual man days worked and
ensuring that all participants get their full entitlements, both cash and/or
in-kind (agriculture inputs, livestock etc.)
- 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. - Prepare
ad hoc ‘notes for the records’ and accurate monthly progress reports based
on approved M&E plans and checklists. - Report
immediately to the supervisor any arising issues that might hinder the
smooth project implementation. - Manage
all relevant project records, visual materials and document any lesson
learnt, challenges and success stories. - Perform
any other relevant task as requested by the supervisor.
Qualification
and Experience
and Experience
Education : University degree
in Rural Development, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or other relevant field.
in Rural Development, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or other relevant field.
Experience: At least five years
of professional experience in integrated rural development projects,
livelihoods and poverty reduction initiatives through agriculture, animal
production and off-farm income generating activities.
of professional experience in integrated rural development projects,
livelihoods and poverty reduction initiatives through agriculture, animal
production and off-farm income generating activities.
Knowledge
and Skills
and Skills
- Computer:
Experience using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and outlook. - Language:
Fluency (Level C) in both oral and written communication in English and
Kinyarwanda with a working knowledge of French; proficiency in both oral
and written communication French and English is an added value. - Demonstrates
knowledge of food security and social protection initiatives in the
context of Rwanda. - Demonstrates
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.
Application
procedure
procedure
Step
1: Go to: http://www.wfp.org/careers/onlinecv to create your online CV
1: Go to: http://www.wfp.org/careers/onlinecv to create your online CV
Step
2: Go to: http://www.wfp.org/careers/general-service to view the position and
apply.
2: Go to: http://www.wfp.org/careers/general-service to view the position and
apply.
Search
for the relevant job title among others and click on ‘Description’ to read the
requirements and ‘Apply’ to submit your application.
for the relevant job title among others and click on ‘Description’ to read the
requirements and ‘Apply’ to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete
Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Deadline
for applications
for applications
11 th
May 2016.
May 2016.
If
you have any queries relating to this Vacancy Announcement please send them to
wfp.rwandavacancies@wfp.org
you have any queries relating to this Vacancy Announcement please send them to
wfp.rwandavacancies@wfp.org
