UN World Food Programme Programme Policy Officer - Relief, Livelihoods, Resilience & Climate Change - Jobs in Kenya
UN World Food Programme Programme Policy Officer - Relief, Livelihoods, Resilience & Climate Change - Jobs in Kenya
Organizational BackgroundThe 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 Somalia’s Interim Country Strategic Plan 2019-2021 focuses on a new strategic shift towards strengthening resilience of communities; recognizing the interconnected nature of relief, nutrition, safety nets, food systems, capacity strengthening and partnerships, addressing some of the above causes within the context of chronic drought and frequent climate-related shocks as well as rapid urbanization and associated urban vulnerabilities.
This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates; female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of relief, resilience, livelihoods and climate change, and the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Provide technical oversight, mentorship and supervision to the relief, livelihoods (both food for assets and vocational training), resilience and climate change technical team, Area Offices and partners;
Coordinate implementation of the projects, including through oversight on resources and activities;
Inform WFP internal planning processes related to relief and livelihoods, including through review of the implementation plan and monthly distribution plan for the related activities;
Manage, prioritize and plan for resources to ensure that activities are implemented according to plan;
Provide capacity building to partners and staff at field level, which includes introduction and linkages to new technologies, field demonstrations and sites visits and sharing of standard methodologies
Support programme implementation through review of relief and livelihood proposals and presentation of project proposals for relief & livelihoods activities to the Country Project Committee.
Participate in the review of Monitoring & Evaluation tools and Cooperating Partners reporting formats for relief, livelihoods and resilience activities;
Use knowledge base to advise programme improvement and design;
Participate in support and supervision missions to project sites to supervise progress and assist Area Offices in resolving challenges and ensuring compliance and maintenance of standards of projects;
Develop and provide inputs for donor funding proposals and donor reports;
Participate in the development of the
Humanitarian Response Plan – Food security component as well as related reporting:
Provide mentorship for Calls for Proposals, based on community action plans and seasonal analysis and response plans;
Ensure that project information and database repository is kept up to date, provide activity briefs and information for communication and reporting;
Prepare briefing and communications materials, photos and beneficiary stories on relief, livelihood and resilience and climate change activities;
Participate in relevant inter-agency groups and contribute to related documents and discussions; including but not limited to water task force, Resilience and Climate Change Strategy meetings;
Participation in the food security cluster meetings on behalf of WFP;
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Urban and Rural Development, or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience
At least five years of postgraduate professional experience in designing and implementing multi-faceted food systems and livelihoods programmes in arid and semi-arid areas.
Language
Proficiency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
Knowledge & Skills
In-depth knowledge and experience in development of livelihoods and resilience strategies and operational plans;
Solid understanding of and expertise in community engagement processes and links to local governance;
Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions;
Courtesy, tact and the ability to maintain effective working relations with colleagues and external partners;
Should have strong analytical and communication skills;
Experience and familiarity within Somalia and/or the region is a plus.
Experience in managing a team.
Proven experience in handling a project end-to-end.
Knowledge in the area of Urban Poverty and Urban Vulnerability is desirable.
At least 1-year experience in providing training, mentorship in the area of expertise.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Programme Policy Officer - Relief, Livelihoods, Resilience & Climate Change - Jobs in Kenya
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