WFP Somalia National Programme Policy Officer job

UN World Food Programme – Somalia

Vacancy Announcement No. VA-018/2015 (Position No. 15-0017996)

Post Title: National Programme Policy Officer

Contract type: Fixed Term

Post Grade: NOB

Duty Station: Hargeisa

Duration: 1 year (initial)

Date of issue: 29th July 2015

Closing Date: 11th August 2015

Organizational Background: The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance
for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

This position is open to qualified Somalia candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Participate in overall programme management, which includes implementation and monitoring of programme activities in the region;
• Develop and sustain liaison with key professionals and NGOs in the field of food security;
• Prepare and disseminate timely analytical and critical reports, including proposals for improvement in operation and the scope of the programme;
• Assess the need for food in emergency and refugee/displaced person situations, draw up plans for its timely arrival in coordination with Government and other donors and monitor the implementation of these plans;
• Assist the local authorities in identifying fields of development in the sector of food assistance;
• Liaise with project implementing authorities and undertake visits to view projects outputs and beneficiaries, inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received in the country;
• Design and maintain databases of indicators relating to food security and related WFP projects;
• Undertake specific/technical rural inquiries directly linked to quality improvement in WFP projects;
• Provide continuing liaison with bilateral food assistance programmes, with UN agencies and NGOs, providing the relevant assistance to WFP assisted projects;
• Partner with Local Authorities and foster partnership with UN agencies and NGOs in the area of livelihoods, education and nutrition;
• Develop strategies to involve and engage the communities in sustainable food assisted interventions;
• Ensure a proper reconciliation of logistics and programme data and cross check transport contractor invoices to ascertain they match with compass figures;
• Assist Area Office Management in preparation/update of the early warning, risk analysis and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian crises. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any action taken;
• Supervise junior programme staff; provide training and technical guidance in their work;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Education, Economics, Agriculture, International Affairs, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a field relevant to international development assistance.

Experience: At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in commerce, business administration, development or food assistance, programme management with experience with national and international NGOs.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.

Knowledge:

• Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet or other WFP software packages.
• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0017996
Step 1: Create/update and submit your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Note: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.