Job Vacancies @ World Food Programme (WFP) – 3 Positions (Ghana)

World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Programme Associate (M & E)
2.) Business Support Assistant
3.) Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant (Complaints and Feedback Mechanism)

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Programme Associate (M & E)

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-office and technical supervisor of the Head of Research, Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation (RAME) in Tamale, the Programme Associate (M & E) will be expected to perform the following duties:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take lead in data management of all beneficiaries, stakeholders and activities under SO2. In particular collect, organize and process data regarding farmer-based organizations, aggregators, off takers and update such data on a regular basis. In liaison with M&E, document transactions through the farmer, aggregator traceability systems and report progress made on a regular basi.
• In charge of all SO2 related documentation including organization of folders, files, reports and be able to document processes, best practices and success stories related to SO2 from time to time.
• In collaboration with the SO2 manager, assist with day-to-day Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) programme management affairs, especially Organizing & scheduling SO2 weekly/biweekly meetings and take lead in taking minutes and follow up on action points with the responsible staff in SO2.
• Liaise with M&E Programme officer to ensure all SO2 related indicators are captured for entry into Country Office Monitoring and Evaluation Tool (COMET); ensure up to date information on “Other Outputs” by consolidating information received from Partners.
• Actively participate in planning, implementation of all assessments related to SO2 and share results and lessons learnt for purposes of improving approaches and projects implementation strategies in the future.
• Support the program Policy officers and Food Systems Coordinator in routine report writing, editing and ensuring that key indicators on outputs are captured in project reports and the Annual Country Report.
• Will be responsible for gender mainstreaming and proactive technical support to all interventions and activities under SO2. Will ensure gender equity principles are incorporated into all activities. Will contribute towards planning, implementation, reporting and follow up on gender-related activities and provide support to the rest of the staff under SO2.
• In liaison with Program Policy Officers and partners jointly promote Climate Smart Agriculture Initiatives among Smallholders and Communities and ensure climate practices are integrated into farmers agricultural practices.
• Support the Food Systems Coordinator in development of concepts and proposals, through generating background information, searching and consolidating relevant literature and statistics.
• Perform any other duties as provided from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Academic Qualifications

• First degree in Natural Resources Management, Environment, Agricultural sciences, Agricultural economics, Development studies or other related fields. A masters in any of the above fields is an added advantage

Desired Experiences for Entry into the role:

• A minimum of five years of progressive experience in project implementation related to sustainable food systems, agriculture and nutrition value chains or other related fields.
• Technical skills and knowledge in Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting, Project management, Sustainable Agriculture (Climate smart agriculture), Gender mainstreaming, and nutrition value chain.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 18 April, 2022

2.) Business Support Assistant

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office, Tamale, the Business Support Assistant (G5) will be expected to perform the following duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Sub-Office in coordinating programmes and operations in Northern Ghana
• Keep calendar of key activities, events, and meetings, and ensure reminders and follow-up actions
• Assist in convening meetings (internal and external) with staff, partners, and stakeholders; and take minutes of meetings.
• Provide protocol support including ensuring hotel reservations and airport pickups for senior management on mission to the sub office.
• Establish and maintain contacts list of partners and key collaborators, liaise by telephone, email and/or whatsapp with the Country Office and external partners and collaborators.
• Receive, screen and log correspondence and bring to the attention of Head of Sub-Office
• Draft, format, register and dispatch official correspondences as may be required and maintain records.
• Follow up on wide ranging issues relating to the functioning of the Sub Office in collaboration with the Sub-Office Units and teams
• Keep track of MOUs, LOUs, FLAs and other agreements or contracts at the field level.
• Perform any other duties as may be provided by Supervisor from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Academic Qualifications

• A minimum of first degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or any other related qualification.
• A master’s degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.

Desired Experiences for Entry into the role:

• A minimum of four years of progressive work experience in supporting role on programmes and/or operations.
• Demonstrate responsibility, proactiveness and initiative to respond and/or act independently under minimal supervision and general guidance. Ability to think on the spot and use judgment in dealing with unforeseen daily operational challenges.

Language: Fluency and Good Command of the English language is essential.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 18 April, 2022

3.) Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant (Complaints and Feedback Mechanism)

Under the overall and technical supervision of the Head of Research, Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation (RAME) in Accra, the Monitoring Assistant in-charge of Community Feedback Mechanism/CFM - will be expected to perform the following duties:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Focal point for Community and Beneficiaries Complaints and Feedback Mechanism with specific roles below:
• Develop and update CFM Standard Operation Procedure (SOP)
• Collect and effectively register complaints and feedback from WFP beneficiaries in order to address grievances of the affected population.
• Managing and provide timely feedback to the complainants by liaising with relevant concerned staff
• Accurately translate a complaint from the original or local languages into written English.
• Effectively manage and respond to complaints from beneficiaries especially where feedback is negative; ability to respond to feedback wisely representing the best interests of WFP and the beneficiary.
• In collaboration with M&E team, produce quarterly analysis & reports on CFM
• Drafting and consolidation of the Accountability to Affected Population
• Participate in stakeholders’ engagement, including the communities and community sensitization
• Focal Point for Corporate database/COMET (Planning data entry, Partnership, Other Outputs and entering of monthly distribution data)
• Undertake monthly remote calling of beneficiaries on the implementation of Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) and produce quarterly report as well conduct remote calling/monitoring for beneficiaries
• Support RAME team in preparation of payment documents (Purchase Request, Payment Request, Purchase Order Distribution Agreements, Service Order Agreements… etc.) and follow up payment and retirement of payment
• Provide M&E support to Retail Project (sales data)
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Education: A first degree in Communication studies, Management Studies, computer science, political science or similar.
• Experience: 4 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years of experience in programme and humanitarian sectors; hotline operation and customer care; knowledge of the political, geographic, and administrative structure of the WFP projects

Technical skills: Good knowledge in database management using excel and DK/ONA.

• Appreciable knowledge in remote calling techniques as well as feedback mechanism and processes.
• Good command of systems and methodologies for collecting and processing quantitative and qualitative information.
• Knowledgeable in basic result-based monitoring

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 18 April, 2022

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