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  • Posted: Jul 7, 2021
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    The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.
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    Programme Associate (Relief), G6 Nairobi

    Organizational Background

    In Somalia, the World Food Programme provides food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, and relief through the hard work of more than 500 employees who contribute to make Somalia hunger-free in close partnership with local partners.

    This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates only. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Duties and Responsibilities

     Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Policy Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

    • Support coordination of emergency preparedness and relief activities in the WFP operations context in Somalia.
    • Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of relief programmes in accordance with WFP policy and guidelines.
    • Contribute to developing plans for anticipatory action based on pre-determined triggers and in coordination with humanitarian partners.
    • Manage, prioritize, and plan for resources to ensure activities are implemented according to set plans in coordination with other functional areas.
    • Review and present project proposals for relief activities to the Country Project Committee and follow up on matters raised by the committee.
    • Prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status) and highlight trends ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards.
    • Liaise with internal partners to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
    • Participate in the development of Humanitarian Response Plan- Food security component as well as related reporting.
    • Coordinate and connect with local partners, agencies, NGOs, and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
    • Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners, and national government in the areas of emergency preparedness and humanitarian response.
    • Act as point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within the technical area of responsibility.
    • Participate in support and supervision missions to project sites to monitor progress and assist Area Offices in resolving challenges.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education:

    Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certification in agriculture, urban and rural development, or other fields relevant to international development assistance.

    Experience:

    Five years progressively responsible experience in programme including at least 2 years handling food security projects in arid and semi-arid areas.

    Language

    Proficiency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.

    Knowledge & Skills

    • Good understanding of food security and related interventions.
    • Experience working in fragile contexts and emergency settings.
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Solid analytical skills and capacity to synthesize complex information
    • Ability to plan and coordinate.
    • Ability to work and deliver quality inputs under pressure.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to World Food Programme (WFP) on career5.successfactors.eu to apply

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