World Food Programme (WFP) jobs 2023
The United Nations World Food Programme 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.
The WFP Country Strategic Plan 2022-2027 seeks to ensure that vulnerable populations achieve climate-resilient livelihoods and improved food security and nutrition through sustained smallholder access to markets, enhanced value chains, and sustainable management of natural resources. This objective will be achieved by supporting smallholder men and women producers to diversify livelihoods, reduce post-harvest loss, and improve access to information, technologies, and markets.
JOB TITTLE: National Food Technologist SC8 Service Contract Dodoma Liaison Office – 12 months
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: | University degree in Food Technology, Health Sciences, Food Control, Nutrition, or other related field. |
Languages: | Fluency (level C) in both written and oral communication in English and Swahili languages. |
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Job holder will be reporting directly to the Head of the Liaison Office in Dodoma and Technically to the Head of Supply Chain at the Country Office in Dar Es Salaam. Job holder operate with a high degree of independence and may provide technical support to specific food processing initiatives, and will be involved in the day–to–day Supply Chain activities and analytical work.
JOB PURPOSE
To collect, analyze and report on information as a basis for maximizing the efficiency of food technology activities and enhancing food risk assessment and management in-country operations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Collate and analyse data and contribute to the preparation of reports relating to food quality and safety, to inform risk management and mitigation, and contribute to a WFP wide view of food technology activities.
- Prepare evidenced-based recommendations for management on control measures to combat and reduce food commodity losses and food quality and safety issues.
- Prepare evidenced-based recommendations for management on tools to enable rapid response to situations with food safety concerns.
- In the event of food safety incidents, support investigation exercises to enable lessons learned to be documented and shared, to reduce the re-occurrence of the incident.
- Support project teams on the food technology aspects of food assistance programs, ensuring compliance with WFP food and safety regulations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES CONTINUED
- Contribute towards the development and/or implementation of protocols and tools relating to food technology issues, ensuring alignment with WFP procurement and supply chain strategy, policies, and plans.
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff, food suppliers (main and farmer organization under small-holder farmers projects/programmes, and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (e.g. through the design and review of training materials).
- Identify and build productive relationships with supply chain colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.
- Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES CONTINUED I
- Follow emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
- Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
- Any other official business as assigned by the Supervisor.
The deadline for receiving applications is 14 July 2023.
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JOB TITTLE: Driver / Forklift Operator G2 – FTA – Dodoma Liaison office in Tanzania CO – 12 months
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
Experience: Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorised vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues.
• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
• Knowledge of driving/boat operating rules and regulations whichever applicable.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.
• Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications.
• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Swahili languages (both) spoken and written.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area Offices (AOs) and Field Offices (FOs). Job holders report to the Administration Officer, Logistics Officer or the designate, and drive light vehicles, trucks, vans, motorcycles or any other type of land transport. They may also be assigned to operate speed boats or other types of watercrafts. The job may involve basic administrative assistance in the office or stores.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and/or delivery of various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
2. Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities to facilitate smooth and safe entry and arrival to the authorised destinations.
3. Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status, to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
4. Responsible that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, the maintenance is done on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorisations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.
5. Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems, to seek for instructions and facilitate informative decisions on the way forward.
6. Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills to ensure administrative support to clients.
The deadline for receiving applications is 13 July 2023.
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JOB TITTLE: Driver SC2 – Service Contract – Arusha Office in Tanzania CO – 12 months
DESIRED EXPRERIENCE INTO THE ROLECATIONS
Education:
Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
Experience:
Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks, and other kinds of motorized vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Drive any means of transport (light vehicle, tractor, truck, motorcycle, etc) for the transport of authorised WFP staff member, visitors, goods, mails etc.
2. Provide reliable driving services to authorized WFP staff members, officials, and visitors as per authorized routing following UN safety and security rules and regulations.
3. Collect and deliver goods, mails, documents, and other items.
4. Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of the assigned vehicle to ensure the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition.
5. Maintain inventory of the vehicle, items and spares, verification and carry out handover of the vehicle.
6. Perform daily inspection of the vehicle or assigned means of transport, Check oil, water, battery, brake, tires, wipers, lights, communication equipment, spanners, jacks, fuel etc.
7. Refuel the vehicle when necessary or when the tank is half.
KEY ACCONTABILITIES CONTINUED
8. Identify report and collaborate with Finance and Admin. Assist on any defects, suspected defects, damage, loss or worn-out condition of any part of the assigned means of transport or of its equipment tools or accessories, rectify minor problems and arrange for other repairs and replacement of defective part when required.
9. Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing etc; and request staff transported to sign for route/mileage undertaken.
10. Ensure that vehicles are always secured from loss or damage.
11. Verify that all passengers in the vehicle have safety belts fastened before proceeding to next destination.
12. Maintain regular contact with radio room as agreed prior departure and according to the security Standard procedures while on Mission and respond to any call made by the radio room.
13. Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
14. Perform other related duties as required.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Only Tanzanian Nationals should apply for this position.
- Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for receiving applications is 13 July 2023.
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JOB TITTLE: Programme Associate SC6 Service Contact in Arusha Office in Tanzania – 12 months
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) and Country Offices (COs), and report to a Head of Unit, Chief, or Procurement Officer.
Job holders at this level demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries and problems with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders have a level of expertise and knowledge to adapt and contribute to the development of systems and processes in order to continually improve the level of support provided. Job holders supervise, provide technical advice, coach and coordinate a team of support staff.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. Having a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agriculture economics, agribusiness, rural development, natural resources management of other related fields is an added advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Data analytical knowledge and skills on programme output and outcome data monitoring.
- General knowledge of monitoring systems, processes, tools, and standards.
- Compilation, analysis, and presentation of data using statistical and presentation software such as Excel, SPSS, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in direct implementation or field monitoring of community or village-based projects.
- Demonstrate to have problem solving skills.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Swahili languages.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide coordination, administrative services and research to support the efficient and effective procurement services.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Oversee field level implementation of agriculture and market activities and analyze program activities to ensure desired results are being achieved efficiently.
- Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities and ensure that there are strong linkages on gender transformation between program activities.
- Participate in weekly meetings with programme staff to review progress, identify challenges, coordinate activities and update implementation plans.
- Prepare monthly process monitoring plans; service entry sheets (SES), invoice tracking systems (ITS), track progress of monitoring visits.; analyze the process monitoring dashboard; escalate significant issues; agree on actions; and ensure actions are implemented.
- Supervise Monitoring Assistants and develop their capacity.
- Ensure strong cooperation and coordination with local government authorities and cooperating partners and other relevant partners in the programmes area.
- Participate in district and regional forums, consultative and steering committee meetings to ensure WFP’s objectives, program design and activities are well understood, have visibility, and are integrated into local community development plans.
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JOB TITTLE: Finance Associate SC6 Service Contract in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania CO – 12 Months
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Swahili languages.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Associate is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance. The Finance Associate is expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate a team of support staff, or specific support service(s).
JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate and provide finance, budget and administration support services involving the recording and interpretation of financial and budgetary information to ensure the efficient functioning of the support services and inform decision-making.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Act as an escalation point in providing procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, interpret and assess the impact of changes and make recommendations on follow up actions, to support setup and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls.
3. Contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools, to support transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources.
4. Monitor the daily cash position in order to optimize the use of surplus cash and maximize returns on investment through the liquidity portfolio.
5. Ensure that payments are processed in a timely manner, resolve complex issues relating to the disbursement or replenishment of funds in line with WFP rules and regulations.
6. Contribute to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Master Card Foundation (MCF) budgets, monitor expenditure and budget forecasts, to ensure that relevant future funding requirements are met.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES CONTINUED
7. Co-ordinate with Small Holder Farmers Unit teams in order to ensure that all financial and administrative services are being performed efficiently and in line with Master Card Funding Proposal.Monitor account balances and oversee the recording of financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner to avoid the occurrence of an overdraft.
8. Monitor, control and analyze general ledger accounts to initiate and achieve corrective actions.
9. Prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports based on the established frequency and provide recommendations for further actions to the Finance Officer or other staff, to facilitate informed decision-making.
10. Co-ordinate and supervise work of other support staff and support their learning and development in management of financial resources (e.g., managing the petty cash/sub-imprest account, review and analyze vendor and balance sheet accounts, etc.), to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.
11. Remain on stand-by at all times and follow standard emergency preparedness practices in order to meet immediate emergency requirements for further service on job and in the field.
12. Perform any other work-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for receiving applications is 13 July 2023.
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JOB TITTLE: Monitoring Assistant SC5 Service Contract – Arusha Office in Tanzania – 12 months
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. Having a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agriculture economics, agribusiness, rural development, statistics, natural resources management of other related fields is an advantage.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Swahili languages.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in field offices, and Job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officers or programme associates. The reporting lines may change depending on the size of the office.
At this level, work is carried out under minimum supervision. Job holders are expected to produce organized and accurate technical work and reports. They may provide guidance on standard practices to other staff and counterparts in their area of work.
JOB PURPOSE
To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Monitor implementation of agriculture activities ensuring timely delivery (including observation of partner performance); prepare process monitoring reports and status of action items; escalate issues and participate in resolving them
- Monitor other program activities as need to meet minimum monitoring requirements, improve linkages with other activities, or provide a new perspective
- Work closely with NGOs, CSOs, village and ward leaders, religious and community leaders to get required support for project implementation
- Monitor progress of agreed actions on gender integration, financial inclusion and market linkages in all projects and provide feedback to project partners including farmers
- Monitor implementation and performance of demonstration plots, block farms, seeds plots to ensure practical adoption of new knowledge by farmers
- Suggest improvements for field monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of the WFP assistance
- Support the supervisor in compiling inputs for semi-monthly reports
- Compile and analyze information from the farmers’ database in collaboration with WFP country office relevant units including with the M&E unit
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Only Tanzanian Nationals should apply for this position.
- Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for receiving applications is 13 July 2023.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTION: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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