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WFP is looking for talented people who are committed to joining our efforts to eradicate hunger. It offers unlimited opportunities to grow your professionalism, talent and expertise. Start your journey to be a member of the world-wide effort to eradicate hunger. WFP has a policy of affirmative action for women.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year.
Brief description of WFP in Uganda
WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Uganda with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.
As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Associate (Livelihood/Asset Creation) ) G6 to be based in Kampala. The selected candidate will be employed on Fixed Term
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (2018-2025) for Uganda highlights the importance of ensuring that food insecure populations in areas affected by recurring climate shocks have access to adequate and nutritious food all year. To achieve this strategic outcome, WFP supports the Government on routine and shock-responsive social protection in Karamoja and refugee-hosting areas, including through technical assistance and by delivering complementary actions in WFP’s own programming.
At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational and administrative problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources
JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs; and support the team through effective coordination and control of a range of business support services. At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational and administrative problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the resilience team, supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guideline
2. Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined resilience programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Assist the activity manager in planning, monitoring, and reconciling budgets to ensure that planned financial resources are used effectively.
4. Provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.
5. Contribute to planning, monitoring, and processing administrative actions related to procurement, finance, human resources, travels etc., including contracts with external vendors and partners.
6. Answer a range of queries related to the provision of administrative services in order to support the resolution of daily issues for the social protection and resilience sub-unit.
7. Support the preparation of Country Briefs, Pipeline Narratives, Annual Country Report (ACR), Annual Performance Plans (APP) and other reporting requirements, in collaboration with the Area and Field offices, monitoring & evaluation and resource management functions.
8. Ensure that the resilience teams’ monitoring systems and tools are in place and compliant with corporate standards, including establishment and monitoring of targets in alignment with the updated corporate results framework (CRF).
9. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
10. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, including through establishment and management of information and knowledge repositories.
11. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
12. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in administration, business, social sciences or related fields. A post-secondary certificate in an area relevant to social protection and/or resilience is desirable.
Experience: Six or more years of relevant and progressively responsible professional work experience, including in international development or humanitarian assistance, with experience in general administrative work and preparation and management of budgets
Knowledge & Skills:
1. Knowledge of common business processes, practical business support methods, procedures and systems used for WFP Programme management, gained through technical training and work experience.
2. Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and monitor budgets.
3. Has worked with other functional teams (e.g., Partnerships, Procurement, HR, RAM)
4. Good communication skills, in order to provide support to a wide range of individuals.
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English, including strong writing skills.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday 20th January 2023
JOB DETAILS:
WFP is looking for talented people who are committed to joining our efforts to eradicate hunger. It offers unlimited opportunities to grow your professionalism, talent and expertise. Start your journey to be a member of the world-wide effort to eradicate hunger. WFP has a policy of affirmative action for women.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year.
Brief description of WFP in Uganda
WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Uganda with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.
As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Associate (Innovation) SSA6 to be based in Kampala. The selected candidate will be employed on a Special Service Agreement
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The job is found in WFP Uganda Country Office. The incumbent will be reporting to the Uganda Country Office Innovation Advisor. This person will also be working with functional units in the Uganda country office including Partnerships, HR, Supply Chain, Programme, etc. and Area/Field Offices as well as stakeholders within the Uganda external innovation ecosystem. The Government of Uganda has made a formal commitment to valuing the impact of innovation through the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) which recognizes the importance of Science, Technology, and Innovation to drive socio-economic growth and transformation. In parallel, the private sector/informal Uganda innovation ecosystem has been developing at a rapid pace over the past few years and there is strong potential for various WFP Uganda teams and programmes to tap into burgeoning innovation programmes. Recognizing the growing innovation space in the country, including an increase in innovation hubs and entrepreneurial activity, WFP is eager to understand how best to connect with and foster this growth.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and product design, architecture, technology or other related degrees
2. Experience: Technical skills in Computer Generated Design (CAD) and Adobe design software. Bonus if the candidate has visual illustration capabilities
3. At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an international design or innovation studio and working in the humanitarian/international development sector.
4. Program and event organization, project management, and data collection and analysis experience required.
5. Experience working with start-ups/organizations in the East Africa innovation ecosystem and/or in food systems is beneficial.
6. Experience owning and building strategies to develop new concepts
7. Experience navigating a complex network of stakeholders
8. Must have an up-to-date portfolio of product, service and design work
9. Languages: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and skills
1. Passion and deep understanding of innovation and relevant context
2. Wide-reaching networks in the innovation community in Uganda and globally
3. Design experience and/or start-up mentality, i.e.; experience of working and leading across functions/teams to get things done in a hands-on way
4. Proven track record of driving projects, effectively managing projects and events from design to completion
5. Strong conceptual thinking to develop new strategies and innovative project
6. Able to interact with a broad range of stakeholders and external audiences with maturity and tact
7. Ability to manage and motivate indirect reports (matrix management), set clear expectations, and encourage them to develop their skills and take ownership
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
20th January 2023
JOB DETAILS:
ABOUT WFP
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.
Brief description of WFP in Uganda
WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.
As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Policy Officer (Pro-ACT Coordination and Technical Support) SSA9 to be based in Kampala. The selected candidate will be employed on Special Service Agreement
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure that the Pro-ACT project is implemented according to project timelines, provide technical support to DRDPM, liaise with partners and government agencies as needed.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Support OPM/DRDPM on different policy engagements EWS, DRM, EPR, etc.
2. Compile reports for all the different activities implemented under the PRO-ACT
3. Support the DRDPM with coordination of stakeholders
4. Supervise day-to-day management of activities and project outputs at national level
5. Ensure that all requests for activity implementation from OPM/DRDPM are reviewed before they are submitted to WFP
6. Support the development of interventions around shock-responsive systems
7. Convene and facilitate partners’ dialogue to refine appropriate anticipatory actions and contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts in the Karamoja region
8. Closely work with technical leads from WFP Kampala and Karamoja to ensure implementation of all activities under Pro-ACT are accomplished
9. Support WFP and OPM with the report writing for mid- and end of project timelines, support to communications and advocacy, presentations, knowledge sharing
10. Perform other duties as required
Deliverables
1. Organize Project Steering Committee and Project Management Team meetings, as laid out in the PRO-ACT governance structure.
2. Support the organization and follow up of activities at national and district level.
3. Facilitate validation of trigger models and anticipatory action plans for Karamoja.
4. Support with the coordination of the simulation emergency response exercise
5. Coordinate development and monitoring of annual, costed workplans
6. Lead the development of reports, in accordance with donor reporting requirements.
7. Ensure activity reports are produced and disseminated in a timely manner
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in social sciences, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, environmental science or other related field
Experience: At least seven years of work experience focusing on disaster risk reduction and mitigation, early warning systems, EPR, seasonal and crop forecasting models, etc
Skills and Abilities:
Candidate should have Excellent project planning, coordination, and management skills, Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to coordinate across multiple units and organizations, Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relationships with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds, Good computer skills (Excel, Word, High level of ethical standards, integrity, transparency and accountability.
Language: Fluency in oral and written English, including strong writing skills
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
20th January 2023
WFP is looking for talented people who are committed to joining our efforts to eradicate hunger. It offers unlimited opportunities to grow your professionalism, talent and expertise. Start your journey to be a member of the world-wide effort to eradicate hunger. WFP has a policy of affirmative action for women.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year.
Brief description of WFP in Uganda
WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Uganda with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.
As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Associate (Livelihood/Asset Creation) ) G6 to be based in Kampala. The selected candidate will be employed on Fixed Term
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (2018-2025) for Uganda highlights the importance of ensuring that food insecure populations in areas affected by recurring climate shocks have access to adequate and nutritious food all year. To achieve this strategic outcome, WFP supports the Government on routine and shock-responsive social protection in Karamoja and refugee-hosting areas, including through technical assistance and by delivering complementary actions in WFP’s own programming.
At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational and administrative problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources
JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs; and support the team through effective coordination and control of a range of business support services. At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational and administrative problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the resilience team, supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guideline
2. Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined resilience programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Assist the activity manager in planning, monitoring, and reconciling budgets to ensure that planned financial resources are used effectively.
4. Provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.
5. Contribute to planning, monitoring, and processing administrative actions related to procurement, finance, human resources, travels etc., including contracts with external vendors and partners.
6. Answer a range of queries related to the provision of administrative services in order to support the resolution of daily issues for the social protection and resilience sub-unit.
7. Support the preparation of Country Briefs, Pipeline Narratives, Annual Country Report (ACR), Annual Performance Plans (APP) and other reporting requirements, in collaboration with the Area and Field offices, monitoring & evaluation and resource management functions.
8. Ensure that the resilience teams’ monitoring systems and tools are in place and compliant with corporate standards, including establishment and monitoring of targets in alignment with the updated corporate results framework (CRF).
9. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
10. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, including through establishment and management of information and knowledge repositories.
11. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
12. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in administration, business, social sciences or related fields. A post-secondary certificate in an area relevant to social protection and/or resilience is desirable.
Experience: Six or more years of relevant and progressively responsible professional work experience, including in international development or humanitarian assistance, with experience in general administrative work and preparation and management of budgets
Knowledge & Skills:
1. Knowledge of common business processes, practical business support methods, procedures and systems used for WFP Programme management, gained through technical training and work experience.
2. Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and monitor budgets.
3. Has worked with other functional teams (e.g., Partnerships, Procurement, HR, RAM)
4. Good communication skills, in order to provide support to a wide range of individuals.
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English, including strong writing skills.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday 20th January 2023
JOB DETAILS:
WFP is looking for talented people who are committed to joining our efforts to eradicate hunger. It offers unlimited opportunities to grow your professionalism, talent and expertise. Start your journey to be a member of the world-wide effort to eradicate hunger. WFP has a policy of affirmative action for women.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year.
Brief description of WFP in Uganda
WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Uganda with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.
As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Associate (Innovation) SSA6 to be based in Kampala. The selected candidate will be employed on a Special Service Agreement
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The job is found in WFP Uganda Country Office. The incumbent will be reporting to the Uganda Country Office Innovation Advisor. This person will also be working with functional units in the Uganda country office including Partnerships, HR, Supply Chain, Programme, etc. and Area/Field Offices as well as stakeholders within the Uganda external innovation ecosystem. The Government of Uganda has made a formal commitment to valuing the impact of innovation through the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) which recognizes the importance of Science, Technology, and Innovation to drive socio-economic growth and transformation. In parallel, the private sector/informal Uganda innovation ecosystem has been developing at a rapid pace over the past few years and there is strong potential for various WFP Uganda teams and programmes to tap into burgeoning innovation programmes. Recognizing the growing innovation space in the country, including an increase in innovation hubs and entrepreneurial activity, WFP is eager to understand how best to connect with and foster this growth.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and product design, architecture, technology or other related degrees
2. Experience: Technical skills in Computer Generated Design (CAD) and Adobe design software. Bonus if the candidate has visual illustration capabilities
3. At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an international design or innovation studio and working in the humanitarian/international development sector.
4. Program and event organization, project management, and data collection and analysis experience required.
5. Experience working with start-ups/organizations in the East Africa innovation ecosystem and/or in food systems is beneficial.
6. Experience owning and building strategies to develop new concepts
7. Experience navigating a complex network of stakeholders
8. Must have an up-to-date portfolio of product, service and design work
9. Languages: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and skills
1. Passion and deep understanding of innovation and relevant context
2. Wide-reaching networks in the innovation community in Uganda and globally
3. Design experience and/or start-up mentality, i.e.; experience of working and leading across functions/teams to get things done in a hands-on way
4. Proven track record of driving projects, effectively managing projects and events from design to completion
5. Strong conceptual thinking to develop new strategies and innovative project
6. Able to interact with a broad range of stakeholders and external audiences with maturity and tact
7. Ability to manage and motivate indirect reports (matrix management), set clear expectations, and encourage them to develop their skills and take ownership
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
20th January 2023
JOB DETAILS:
ABOUT WFP
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.
Brief description of WFP in Uganda
WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.
As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Policy Officer (Pro-ACT Coordination and Technical Support) SSA9 to be based in Kampala. The selected candidate will be employed on Special Service Agreement
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure that the Pro-ACT project is implemented according to project timelines, provide technical support to DRDPM, liaise with partners and government agencies as needed.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Support OPM/DRDPM on different policy engagements EWS, DRM, EPR, etc.
2. Compile reports for all the different activities implemented under the PRO-ACT
3. Support the DRDPM with coordination of stakeholders
4. Supervise day-to-day management of activities and project outputs at national level
5. Ensure that all requests for activity implementation from OPM/DRDPM are reviewed before they are submitted to WFP
6. Support the development of interventions around shock-responsive systems
7. Convene and facilitate partners’ dialogue to refine appropriate anticipatory actions and contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts in the Karamoja region
8. Closely work with technical leads from WFP Kampala and Karamoja to ensure implementation of all activities under Pro-ACT are accomplished
9. Support WFP and OPM with the report writing for mid- and end of project timelines, support to communications and advocacy, presentations, knowledge sharing
10. Perform other duties as required
Deliverables
1. Organize Project Steering Committee and Project Management Team meetings, as laid out in the PRO-ACT governance structure.
2. Support the organization and follow up of activities at national and district level.
3. Facilitate validation of trigger models and anticipatory action plans for Karamoja.
4. Support with the coordination of the simulation emergency response exercise
5. Coordinate development and monitoring of annual, costed workplans
6. Lead the development of reports, in accordance with donor reporting requirements.
7. Ensure activity reports are produced and disseminated in a timely manner
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in social sciences, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, environmental science or other related field
Experience: At least seven years of work experience focusing on disaster risk reduction and mitigation, early warning systems, EPR, seasonal and crop forecasting models, etc
Skills and Abilities:
Candidate should have Excellent project planning, coordination, and management skills, Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to coordinate across multiple units and organizations, Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relationships with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds, Good computer skills (Excel, Word, High level of ethical standards, integrity, transparency and accountability.
Language: Fluency in oral and written English, including strong writing skills
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
20th January 2023
Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 31st January 2023
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 06-01-2023
No of Jobs: 3
Start Publishing: 06-01-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 18-01-2066
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