Support Government and WFP Cooperating Partners (CPs) planning and formulation of quality projects that address the underlying causes of food insecurity.Appraise project proposals and advise WFP Partners, relevant County Project Committees, WFP/Nairobi management and the National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) accordingly.Support the counties in environmental impact assessments of WFP supported projectsLiaise with Government and WFP CPs to undertake field visits and review implementation of projects in order to ensure progress towards objectives.Review progress reports and provide feedback to project implementers.Collate information from various sources and develop regular project updates including Standard Project Reports(SPRs), and information for a database and websiteIn liaison with the WFP Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, ensure the establishment and maintenance of a sound database.Support partners to develop capacity building programmes (workshops, training, exchange visits etc).Work with the service units (Procurement, Logistics, and Finance) to ensure that quality non-food items are purchased and supplied to the communities for effective project implementation.Support partnerships with other agencies (UN, NGOs, and Government) to improve project synergy and impact.Support the development of project implementation guidance materials.Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures.
Ensure that Reports Officer and Public Information Officers are well informed of on -going Recovery activities.Organize field missions for donor/media/senior WFP management and ensure that WFP staff, partners agencies and GoK staff are informed provided sufficient and timely information.Prepare inputs for donor briefs.Attend and represent WFP in meetings and conferences at national and county levelsDevelop and sustain liaison with key professional and NGOs in the field of food security
Review financial reports from partners to ensure quality before submitting to the Finance department.
4. Perform other related duties as required
Ability to support counties design and implement community based projectsExperience and skill in environmental impact assessmentExcellent communication skills - both written and oral in English and KiswahiliSkills in workshop facilitationStrong organization and planning skills coupled with good interpersonal skillsGood analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, negotiating skillsAbility to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with peope of different nationalities and cultural backgroundsFlexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal expectations
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Post graduate degree in project planning and management from a recognized universityBachelor’s degree in the following fields; Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Production, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Economics or Water Engineering from a recognized universityLicense in Environmental Impact Assessment will be an added advantage.At least 5 years field experience in working at county level implementing community based development and relief activitiesAt least two years of experience working at national level supporting ASAL counties in Kenya to implement resilience building activities using food aid or cash supportCompetency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Interested and qualified Kenyans are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:
Note: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.If you have any queries relating to this VA please send them to: Nairobi.Hr@wfp.orgWFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees during the recruitment process. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
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