UN World Food Programme Head of Field Office Jobs in Isiolo & Lodwar
UN World Food Programme Head of Field Office Jobs in Isiolo & Lodwar
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
About WFP
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 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.
Key Accountabilities (Not All-inclusive)
Planning and implementation
Lead, plan and manage WFP programmes within the areas of assignment to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food assistance and that daily operational issues are timely resolved to prevent losses, delays or reputational risks;
Provide technical guidance to the county governments in capacity needs mapping to identify gaps in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. This may include policies and legislation, humanitarian supply chain management, food security coordination, food security analysis and monitoring systems;
Collaborate with county government departments to design and implement programmes that strengthen the capacity of county and community institutions to prepare for, and respond to climatic shocks, and build resilient food systems while protecting the most vulnerable members, including women.
Help the county government(s) incorporate age and gender-responsive food security concerns and climate change adaptation options into their policies, plans and budgets;
Facilitate the integration of DRR/CCA approaches and tools into resilient livelihoods, market support, nutrition, school meals and shock-responsive safety nets;
Coordinate targeting of vulnerable communities, adoption of new projects or approaches on sustainable, inclusive resilient food systems. Identify communities ready to transition from support and select new expansion areas in consultation the relevant county departments.
Key Accountabilities
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting – 10%
In coordination with M&E unit and partners, ensure project monitoring data is collected and verified, support for outcome monitoring, baselines and evaluations given;
Generate, manage and share information and knowledge continuously, to support improvement in programme design, and learning
Ensure regular reports summarizing key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned, are prepared and shared on timely basis.
Standard Minimum Qualifications
Advanced University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change, Environment, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a field relevant to international development assistance; or First University Degree with additional five years of related work experiences and/or training/courses.
At least five years’ postgraduate professional experience in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, capacity building and institutional development, project management, emergency preparedness and response and resilience-building programmes.
Demonstrated knowledge of the project cycle management
Strong analytic, communication and interpersonal skills, including conceptual analysis, planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with government with the required diplomacy and tactical skills to handle complex situations;
Core Organisational Capabilities
Purpose
Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.
People
Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
Create
an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.
Functional Capabilities
Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Strategy & Planning Applies strong understanding of key national and international socio-political issues and the complexity and range of WFP programmes to plan and oversee implementation of programmes in area of responsibility, coordinating and monitoring to ensure effective fulfilment of the area’s needs.
Operations Applies understanding of WFP’s operations within the area of assignment to ensure optimal deployment of food aid and food assistance programmes and the resolution of high impact operational issues that arise.
Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of WFP programmes, supply chain and budgeting principles.
Resource Proactively builds profile of WFP within area of responsibility, effectively leveraging this to lead fundraising initiatives. Utilises understanding of WFP structure and delivery model and strong commercial knowledge to effectively develop, manage and control budgets, with frequently limited funding.
Diplomacy Applies negotiation, networking and diplomacy skills to develop, nurture and sustain mutually beneficial external partnerships with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, civil societies, UN agencies, donors, beneficiaries and other partners/ media engaged in the field of food security, to improve assistance packages.
Collaborates with governments and other partners to identify opportunities for food assistance programmes in-line with WFP’s strategic aims locally, and negotiates the optimal approach to delivery against these.
People Management
Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role
Working experience with UN agencies or other International Development Organizations
Strong understanding of national socio-economic and political issues and the complexity and range of WFP programmes to plan and oversee implementation;
Conversant with national and international frameworks related to DRR/CCA how they affect food security and nutrition.
Experience in writing funding and project proposals
Ability to drive a four-wheel light vehicle within the field office boundaries, as may be required from time to time
How to apply
Terms and Conditions
Please ensure you include your past TWO Performance Approvals / PACE
WFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge fees from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
For any queries write to Nairobi.queryhr@wfp.org Deadline for application: 25th October 2018.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Head of Field Office Jobs in Isiolo & Lodwar
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