World Food Programme National Programme Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya

World Food Programme Vacancy Announcement WFP/45/11

Date of issue: 1 November 2011

Deadline for application: 14 November 2011

This vacancy is open to both male and female applicants.

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: National Programme Officer (Nutrition)

Duty Station: Dadaab

Post Grade: NOB Equivalent (Service Contract)

Accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Sub Office and the overall supervision of the Head of the Refugees Unit, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:-

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall programme management which includes implementation and monitoring of nutrition programmes and activities in the camp;
• Develop and sustain liaison with key professionals and NGOs engaged in the field of Nutrition;
• Represent WFP in key meetings with government and other partners;
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of nutrition and health activities at the camp and recommend adjustments and improvements as necessary;
• Provide direct support to field staff, NGO cooperating partners in resolving issues on nutrition and health activities.
• Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of nutrition programmes;
• Assess the need for food in the camp and draw up plans for its timely arrival in coordination with government and other donors, and monitor the implementation of these plans
• Oversee the development and maintenance of distribution plans, and accurate and timely FRNs;
• Develop and maintain databases and records for SuFP, MCH activities, extracting relevant information from reports, project committee, budget records and make information available for county briefs, executive briefs and other reports;
• Design and maintain data related to nutrition issues, commodity pipeline and financial allotment status reports, ensure accuracy of data;
• Provide monthly stock updates at district level, follow up on food requests forms from district, prepare projections for food commodities;
• Preparations for Field Level Agreement and monitoring of the agreement;
• Collaborate with VAM in organizing trainings for field staff, preparation of training and operational materials.
• Keep updated in new developments in area of nutrition and advise on innovative to be incorporated in PRRO activities.
• Carry out advocacy, training and information related tasks including presentations at workshops, development of training materials and ensure adequate training of counterpart and NGO staff;
• Review and contribute towards design and development of M&E database, analysis and reporting;
• Assist 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 actions taken;
• Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures with respect to food aid;
• Supervise other staff; provide training and technical guidance in their work
• Perform other related duties as required.);

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: University degree in nutrition or a relevant field.

Experience: At least three years’ postgraduate professional experience in development or nutrition implementation.

Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilising computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

Expected Results: Well prepared analytical work; well managed projects, programmes and/or operations.

Critical Success Factors:

• Good analytical skills;
• resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact, negotiating skills;
• ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing;
• ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety;
• flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Language: Fluency in written and oral English and good spoken Kiswahili.

Kenyan nationals meeting the above qualifications are required to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/45/11 with their updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and name, title and e-mail address of three referees.

Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link – www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc.

All documents should be sent in an envelope which must be marked: CONFIDENTIAL WFP/45/11

and sent to:

Human Resources Officer
World Food Programme
P.O. Box 44482
Nairobi 00100.

Applications must be received by the deadline – late applications will not be considered.

WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.