ppbDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /b /ppWFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. /ppbABOUT WFP /b /ppThe World Food Programme is the world''s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. /ppAt WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP''s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. /ppTo learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. /ppbWHY JOIN WFP? /b /pulliWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /liliWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. /liliWFP invests in the personal professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. /liliA career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. /liliWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the bTerms and Conditions /b section of this vacancy announcement). /li /ulpbJOB TITLE: /b Programme Associate (Sustainable School Feeding) bTYPE OF CONTRACT: /b Service Contract, Level 6 bUNIT/DIVISION: /b Karongi Field Office bDUTY STATION (City, Country): /b Karongi, Rwanda bDURATION: /b 12 months, with possibility of extension, subject to successful performance and availability of funds. /ppbORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT: /b /ppThe World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency fighting hunger. WFP reaches more than 150 million people per year - delivering humanitarian food assistance and working with smallholder farmers, communities, and governments to improve nutrition and build resilience to crises. As conflict, climate change and economic shocks drive up the number of hungry people in Eastern Africa, finding innovative solutions to the complex humanitarian and development challenges in the region is essential, now perhaps more than ever. In Rwanda, WFP supports the Government with its ambitious goals to ensure food security and nutrition and equitable access to sustainable livelihoods for all. In this effort, WFP Rwanda works closely with diverse stakeholders to provide general food and nutrition assistance to over 135, 000 refugees, asylum seekers and returnees; to strengthen national disaster risk management, social protection, school meals and nutrition programmes; to transform food systems; and to support emergency preparedness and response. /ppbJOB PURPOSE: /b To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs. /ppbKEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive):



/b /ppUnder the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office, and technical supervision of Sustainable School feeding (SSF) Project Manager in Kigali, the Programme Associate will be responsible for providing effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities linked to the SSF Programme within the delegated authority. Specifically, the Programme Associate will be responsible for the following key duties: /pulliProvide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes linked to the SSF Programme at the field office level, supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. /liliAct as a focal point for all SSF-related field activities under the Karongi FO, in close consultation with the WFP field office and country office (CO) school feeding unit. /liliProvide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP''s policies and procedures. /liliWithin the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control. /liliEnsure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. /liliLiaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and oversight of ongoing project activities. /liliCoordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs, government institutions and JADF to perform SSF-related activities in a timely and effective manner. /liliSupport the capacity building of WFP staff, implementing partners, school staff, and district/sector government within the specific technical area. /liliAct as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems related to SSF support within the geographic area of responsibility. /liliAttend and actively participate, together with the Head of Field Office, in the quarterly district technical level committee meeting on school feeding and the district-level school feeding committees /liliAttend and actively participate, together with the Head of Field Office, in the quarterly planning and evaluation meetings for the Joint Action Development Forum (JADF), specifically advocating for School feeding programme inclusion in planning and evaluation, community mobilization and resource allocation. /liliFacilitate monthly meetings at the field level with implementing partners and district coordinators. /liliCoordinate quarterly joint oversight visits in the field with all relevant implementing partners and district coordinators. /li /ulpbOTHER POST REQUIREMENTS: /b /pulliDemonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect programme implementation throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design. /liliDemonstrates ability to implement, under guidance,



food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation. /liliUnderstands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to the school Feeding programme. /liliDisplays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation, and realignment of the programme. /li /ulpbFUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES: /b /ppbCapability Name: /b Programme Lifecycle FoodAssistance /ppbDescription of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level: /b Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design. /ppbCapability Name: /b Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers) /ppbDescription of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level: /b Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation /ppbCapability Name: /b Broad Knowledge of Specialized Areas /ppbDescription of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level /b Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes. /ppbCapability Name: /b Emergency Programming /ppbDescription of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level: /b Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes. /ppbCapability Name: /b Strategic Policy Engagement w/Government /ppbDescription of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level: /b Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level. /ppbDESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE: /b /pulliHas worked with technical teams (e.g., related to nutrition, education, VAM, or other relevant areas) /liliHas contributed to implementation of programmes. /liliHas experience working in remote areas /liliHas observed or assisted with policy discussions. /liliStrong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, conveying an informed and professional demeanour toward internal and external partners and stakeholders /li /ulpbSTANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: /b /ppbEducation: /b /ppBachelor''s University degree in education, Nutrition, Project Management, Agriculture, International Development, International Relations, Sociology, or other related fields /ppbExperience: /b /ppAt least 6 years of relevant experience in relevant fields /ppbLanguage: /b /ppFluency (Level C) in both oral and written communication in English and Kinyarwanda /ppbWFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /b /ppWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /ppbNO FEE DISCLAIMER /b /ppThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. /ppbREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /b /ppWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Programme Associate (Sustainable School Feeding),Karongi Rwanda The Republic (Roma)
🏢 Technical University of Denmark
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