WORLD
FOOD PROGRAMME – RWANDA
FOOD PROGRAMME – RWANDA
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 16-0021412
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 16-0021412
Programme
Associate- G6
Associate- G6
Qualified
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
About
UN World Food Programme
UN World Food Programme
The
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
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.
WFP
Rwanda wishes to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the role of Programme
Associate, based at Karongi for an initialsix month period.
Rwanda wishes to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the role of Programme
Associate, based at Karongi for an initialsix month period.
Title:
Programme Associate
Programme Associate
Level:
General Service
General Service
Type
of Appointment: Fixed-term
of Appointment: Fixed-term
Duration:
6 months (renewable based on level of performance and availability of funding)
6 months (renewable based on level of performance and availability of funding)
Duty
Station:
Karongi
Station:
Karongi
Date
of
closure:
20 June 2016
of
closure:
20 June 2016
Job
Purpose
Purpose
Under
the supervision of the Head of Field Office, the Programme Associate will
provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and
programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs in the Field
Office.
the supervision of the Head of Field Office, the Programme Associate will
provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and
programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs in the Field
Office.
Key
Accountabilities
Accountabilities
The
Programme Associate will be responsible for the following duties:
Programme Associate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provide
technical support in development and implementation of various activities
and processes within the Field office in line with the programme policies
and guidelines. - Provide
specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes
to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established
targets following WFP’s policies and procedures. - Prepare
a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource
utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues
ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control. - Ensure
and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the Field office
(e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments)
and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. - Liaise
with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration,
implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities. - Coordinate
and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government
institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure
efficient delivery of food assistance. - Support
the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national
government within the specific technical area. - Act
as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and
problems within a specific technical area of responsibility. - Oversee
and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice
and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards
and deadlines. - Follow
standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly
respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the
crisis.
Qualification
and Experience
and Experience
University
degree in one of the following disciplines: Business Administration,
Management, Development Economics, Projects Management, Social Sciences or
other related field.
degree in one of the following disciplines: Business Administration,
Management, Development Economics, Projects Management, Social Sciences or
other related field.
Experience
At
least five years of progressively responsible experience in development
assistance, food aid support, education, project management and/ or
administration. Experience of working on social protection including school
feeding and livelihood programs is an added value.
least five years of progressively responsible experience in development
assistance, food aid support, education, project management and/ or
administration. Experience of working on social protection including school
feeding and livelihood programs is an added value.
Language
Requirements
Requirements
Excellent
command of English or French (both written and verbal communication) and
working knowledge of the other. A good level in Kinyarwanda.
command of English or French (both written and verbal communication) and
working knowledge of the other. A good level in Kinyarwanda.
Desirable
Skills
Skills
- Computer
Skills : MS Office - Demonstrated
knowledge of food security and social protection initiatives in the Rwanda
context. - 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 remote rural areas.
Please
note that only short-listed candidates meeting the required qualifications will
be contacted
note that only short-listed candidates meeting the required qualifications will
be contacted
Application
procedure
procedure
Step
1:
Register and create your online CV.
1:
Register and create your online CV.
Step
2:Search
for the relevant title among others and click on “Description” to read the
requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
2:Search
for the relevant title among others and click on “Description” to read the
requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE:
You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered
for this vacancy.
You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered
for this vacancy.
Deadline
for applications: 20th June 2016
for applications: 20th June 2016
Fighting
Hunger Worldwide www.wfp.org
Hunger Worldwide www.wfp.org