UN World Food Programme – Somalia (Programme Assistant Food-For-Assets/Food-For-Work (FFA/FFW) )

 

UN World Food Programme – Somalia

                                                                                               JOB ADVERTISEMENT           

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. VA-012/2012

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Post Title:             Programme Assistant

Food-For-Assets/Food-For-Work (FFA/FFW)                               Post Grade: SC5

Duty Station:        Galkacyo                                                                                               Date of issue: 21.03.2012

Contract type:     Service Contract (SC)                                                                       Closing date:  03.04.2012

  

Organizational background

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.

 

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates only, with good knowledge of the local area.  Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme at the Area Office and overall direction of the Head of Area Office, the Programme Assistant will perform the following duties:

·         As focal point for Food-For-Asset/Food-For-Work, work closely with FFA/FFW partners and local authorities to identify the gaps and address the needs in line with the regional priorities and strategies;

·         Conduct assessment on potential FFA/FFW projects, and assess and review Food-For-Assets/Work (FFA/W) proposals from Cooperating Partners(CPs);

·         Conduct necessary technical surveys, measurements and design of FFA/W projects;

·         Conduct necessary training, workshop to CPs and field staffs for FFA/W projects guidelines, technical guidelines and any others relevant matters;

·         Assist CPs in preparing proposals, budget, Note for the Record for FFA/W projects for approval of Country Office(CO) Proposal Review Committee (PRC);

·         Monitor and inspect FFA/W projects ensuring that relevant WFP work norms are being followed correctly, and supervise ongoing projects to ensure that CPs and Communities are following all technical specifications and WFP guidelines;

·         Assist CPs in preparing FFA/W proposals for construction of stores/kitchen for Emergency School Feeding (ESF) in coordination with education focal point;

·         Ensure timely food and Non Food Items (NFI) delivery to FFA/W beneficiaries;

·         Continually update a list of completed and ongoing FFA/W projects and follow-up activities;

·         Visit completed FFA projects and ensure post-project maintenance arrangement;

·         Conduct impact assessment/evaluation for completed FFA projects;

·         Compile reports with regards to FFA/W projects;

·         Undertake field visits to project sites of various interventions periodically to conduct needs assessments,  market survey, monitor/verify food distribution process, adherence of WFP targeting criteria, entitlements and SOP compliance;

·         Monitor pre-screening on the project site with implementing partners and sensitize the community and beneficiaries about the entitlements, beneficiary selection criteria, WFP’s objectives and standard operating procedures.

·         Assist and conduct regular meetings with refugees/IDPs leaders/elders  and CPs on the project modality, commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant issues;

·         Assist in conducting training of field staff and cooperating partners on commodity management, as necessary;

·         Assist in the implementations of plan of action, review achievements and constraints and provide feedback accordingly;

·         Assist  the WFP officers and implementing partners in encouraging women ‘s access to economic skills development and sensitizing public opinions on gender issues and gender focused activities;

·         Liaise with other units to resolve issues and clarify or obtain additional information;

·         Prepare periodic reports, statistical information and tables;

·         Maintain accurate records and files with the field of work; and

·         Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications                     

Education:	Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by courses in a field related to WFP programmatic activities.
Experience:	At least four years of progressively responsible support or secretarial work experience including at least two years in the field of accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations or other related field. At least one year at G4 level or equivalent
Language:	Fluency in both written and spoken English and Somali language is a requirement.
Knowledge:	Experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:

·         An accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) provided at  the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org

·         Quote the Vacancy Announcement number and job title;

·         Hand delivered applications will no longer be accepted;

·         Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded;

·         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.