World Food Programme (WFP) Job – Field Monitor Assistant Employment Opportunity in Uganda

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The 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. WFP cherishes and takes pride in its human resources; therefore we seek to recruit competent persons for the positions listed below:
Vacancy  Announcement No.:- VA-15-2012
Post Title :– Field Monitor Assistant
Grade :- SB2/Midpoint
Contract Type:  Service Contract
Duty Station: Moroto, Koboko, Pakelle & Nakapiripirit
Job Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Assistant or any other designated officer, the incumbent will be responsible for General Food Distribution and will be required to undertake the following;-
Duties & Responsibilities:
·         Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the assistance programme at the local level, in close collaboration with the implementing partners;
·         Monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage, transport and distribution at the site and verify if the amounts received have been properly recorded, damaged or suspected to be damaged;
·         Supervise the efficient distribution of food items at the site and ensure proper distribution of entitlements and verify appropriate entitlements are distributed and provide feedback to the WFP Officers and others on the distribution;
·         Assist on the conduct of regular meetings of beneficiary leaders and cooperating partners on the commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant issues;
·         Assist in the implementation of the plan of action, review achievement and constraints and provide feedback accordingly;
·         Assist the WFP Officer and implementing partners in encouraging women’s access to economic skills development and sensitizing public opinion on gender issues and gender focused activities;
·         Report periodically to the WFP Officer, on relevant events regarding food management, distribution and other related issues;
·         Identify any apparent issues in the programme and report them to the appropriate personnel;
·         Supervise and train other personnel as appropriate;
·         Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Nutrition, Agriculture or any other related field, obtained from a recognized institution
·         At least three (3) years of relevant working experience including at least one year in the field of statistics or refugee operations /community mobilization, etc gained from a reputable organization;
·         Good knowledge and skills in using MS Office applications;
·         Knowledge of one or more local languages spoken in Karamoja (for FMA post in Moroto) is desirable;
·         Excellent command of English is vital;
How to apply: 
Ugandan nationals who meet the above requirements are requested 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.
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road. 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.
NB: Applications must be received by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Please note that incomplete submission will be disregarded.
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