KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer Human Capital Development, and the overall supervision of the Head of Program and Head of
Area Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Focal point for SMP activities covering Banadir region and Hirshabelle state
• Liaise with partners (NGOs, UN and Government) in the implementation of school feeding program
• Actively participate in the design, oversight, and monitoring of school meals activities including strengthening systems, structures, and services
ensuring they are in line with WFP policy procedures
• Prepare monthly distribution plans and verifying planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items
• Support efforts to address findings from monitoring visits as well as reviews and evaluations.
• Participating in school assessment and any other feeding mission if need arise
• In collaboration with WFP logistics team, ensure liaison between the beneficiaries (school leaders, parent committees, pupil representatives)
and the retailers
• Provide progressive, periodic, and ad-hoc reports on the programme implementation
• Participate in Education cluster coordination meetings organized through the cluster system and share situational updates with partners
• Support integration of protection and gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of girls and boys.
• Perform other duties as per the request
• Work closely with implementing partners and ensure that Cooperating Partner (CP) reports are received timely, reviewed and data captured
into the COMET platform.
Other programmes support related functions:
• Ensure maintaining accurate records and files within the area of work.
• Contribute to organization and facilitating meetings with CPs
• Write the minutes of programme meetings
• Ensure programme compliance to Accountability standards.
• Any other business as per request by the immediate supervisor or the AOC
• CP reports data enrolling in SCOPE upon request
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Education: Completion of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in degree in Education, Social Sciences, Nutrition,
Public Health, administration, Development Studies, Agriculture or other related in functional area is desirable.
Experience: At least Six (6) years of experience with a Secondary School Certificate OR University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum
of two (2) or more years of relevant experience in emergency assistance and humanitarian programmes with a good knowledge and experience
working in relief, nutrition, SafetyNet, M&E or livelihood or any other related field.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Coordination skills: Organize meetings, prepare and conduct consultations at community, administrative, and professional levels.
• Planning skills: Resource planning and management.
• Reporting skills: Strong report writing abilities in UN working language (English).
• Communication skills: Excellent oral and written communication.
• Contextual understanding: Good knowledge of the education system and context in Somalia.
• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
How to apply
This position is open for qualified Somali National Candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP Somalia offers
female friendly spaces in the workplace.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:
• External Applicants: Click Here
• Internal Applicants: Click Here
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
WFP is an equal
opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.
WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates