Programme Officer Job Opportunity at World Food Programme in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Programme Officer (VAM/M&E)
Job Location:  Kampala, Uganda
Employer: UN World Food Programme (WFP)
Reports to: Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping Officer (Head VAM / M&E)
Vacancy Announcement No.:  VA-04-2014

About WFP:
WFP does not charge any fees from applicants at any stage in the recruitment process
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 Overview:
The WFP Programme Officer will be responsible for strengthening and expanding country market analysis and diagnostic capacity to inform programme decisions and identification of transfer modalities and will be required to undertake the following:

Job Duties:

•     Responsible for overall programme management which includes implementation and monitoring of programmes and activities in the region;
•     Expand the current work undertaken by VAM with respect to markets / price monitoring and analysis to ensure a more comprehensive analysis conducted monthly, quarterly, annually resulting in a high quality Markets Analysis report which is disseminated widely;
•     Manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of programmes;
•     Intuitively sesign and maintain databases of indicators relating to food security and WFP projects;
•     Provide continuing liaison with bilateral food aid programmes, with other UN agencies and with NGOs providing technical or other forms of assistance to WFP assisted projects;
•     Ensure compliance and adherence with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures with respect to food aid;
•     Assist in preparation/update of the early warning, risk analysis and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian crises;
•     Provide the WFP country office with the necessary GIS and mapping capability;
•     Work with AME team as well as Heads of Sub-Offices to establish work plans, draw up time tables and requisite budgets required to undertake routine/emergency food security assessments in the programme areas;
•     Provide the WFP country office, food security and vulnerability information management capacity by maintaining and updating databases of spatial and socioeconomic data;
•     Perform any other related duties as required;

Job Requirements:

•     A University degree in sociology, geospatial mapping,        economics, agriculture, geography, nutrition, rural development or other related field from a recognized institution;
•     A minimum of three or more years’ postgraduate professional experience in development, food security, analytical science or any other related field gained from reputable organizations;
•     All candidates should preferably possess the ability to compile, maintain and analyse data, prepare reports and draw initial conclusions and recommendations, work in a team, maintain effective work relationships with counter parts; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description, ability to deal patiently and tactfully with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds
•     Computer literacy skills i.e. working knowledge and expertise in using Microsoft Office
•     applications;

Language Skills:
Proficiency in both oral and written English is essential;

Deadline Date: 19/06/2014

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified Ugandan nationals who meet the aforementioned job requirements 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. 0. Box 7159, Kampala. Uganda.
Or
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.

NB: All 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. Applications must be received by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Piease note that incomplete submission will be disregarded.