Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station:
Tororo & Gulu, Uganda
Vacancy Announcement No.: VA-06-2015
Position Grade: SB3/Q1 (G.6 equivalent)
Reports to: Programme Officer
The UN World Food Programme
(WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the
largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently WFP
focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA);
Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support
(AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
Job Summary: The UN World Food Programme (WFP) Senior
Programme Assistant will work closely with district Farmer Organizer Groups,
local metal artisans and be responsible for coordinating district level efforts
to support selected smallholder farmers in adopting appropriate techniques to
reduce post-harvest losses
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be
absolutely clear on all details contained within the Special Operation
(SO) Work plan; - Offer
district leadership in all aspects of the Special Operation (SO) Work
plan; - Responsible
for managing the four critical stages of the SO within district; - In
charge of capacity development - In
charge of equipment Manufacturing and Procurement - Provide
timely Field Support - In
charge of Monitoring and Evaluation - Actively
coordinate SO post-harvest enhancement programmes through the Framer
Organiser Group selected in the district; - Regularly
review the contract terms and conditions for the Farmer Organiser Group
and monitor service delivery of the Farmer Organiser Group as per the
agreed framework; - Maintain
records /statistics/reports of programme activities within the district; - Actively
participate in local PHHS training workshops; ensure training facilities
are of the required level and training facilitators are correctly
delivering the training material to invited farmers. Participate in the
preparation and implementation of training/capacity building workshops
(assist with venue selection, farmer invitations, copies of training
materials, stationary, travel vouchers etc) and provide a written report
at the end of each training session; - Monitor
the overall number and status of smallholder farmers in the project
(ensuring >30% are women) and prepare an assessment report at requested
stages during the SO; - Works
closely with Programme Officer to ensure micro-financing support is
available for participating farmers to purchase the required PHHS
equipment; - Support
in identifying competent local metal artisans with the potential to
construct silos for according to specific SO fabrication requirements.
Support Programme Officer in all areas of negotiations, either directly
with artisans or with suppliers of raw materials, to ensure budgetary
targets are met. - Actively
co-ordinate the distribution of all manufactured silos (as well as
hermetic storage units purchased from outside of the district) to
participating farmers within the agreed time period and budgeted cost. - Works
with Farmer Organiser Group, visit smallholder farmers sites to verify
progress and provide advice as required; - Report
to the Programme Officer on the status of all SO - KPI’s
(in relation to smallholder farmers and SO partners) on a regular basis;
weekly, monthly, etc; - Gather
market intelligence within the district through research and networking to
improve the knowledge basis in WFP; - Support
the SO Project Manager in strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders
in post-harvest handling, including those managed by Government, UN
agencies, NGOs and the private sector; - Take
part in meetings with key stakeholders to update them on the progress of
the SO and to address any concerns which may arise; - Perform
any other duties as assigned the Programme Officer.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the aforementioned United Nations WFP Senior Programme
Assistant should hold a University degree or postgraduate studies in any
of the following fields, public administration, transport, development
studies /economics, agriculture or other related field from a recognized
institution - A
minimum of five years relevant working experience in a related field
gained from reputable organizations; - Computer
literacy skills i.e. detailed working knowledge and expertise in using MS
Office applications; - Possess
the ability to speak at least one of the local languages will be an added
advantage. - The
ideal candidates should be highly motivated and task oriented to achieve
clear objectives within a specific period of time. - The
applicants must be mature persons with sound judgement, good analytical
skills, ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, ability
to work in a team - Possess
the ability to resolve operational problems, work with minimum
supervision, cope with situations which may threaten health or safety, and
establish effective working relations with persons of different national
and cultural backgrounds - Language
proficiency in both oral and written English is essential;
All suitably qualified
Ugandan nationals are encouraged to submit their applications together with
detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates under confidential cover
quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the
applicant to:
The Human Resources Officer
UN World Food Programme P.O. Box 7159 Kampala. Uganda
Hand delivered applications
should be dropped in a box at the reception of WFP Offices at Plot 17-19,
Clement Hill Road.
NB: Applicants should check on the Notice
Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have been
received one week after the closing date.
Deadline: Friday, 10th April
2015
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