Programme Officer (Resilience and Safety Nets) P4, Sudan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Programme Officer (Resilience and Safety Nets) P4, based in our Country Office in Khartoum, Sudan. Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Programme Officer will manage WFP Sudan’s social protection, safety nets and resilence-oriented programmes by brining existing WFP strategies for these thematic areas into the county context through the following duties:Design and manage resilence and safety net programmes and the various staff working on this team, including cash and vouchers, climate change adaption, resilience, school feeding and Safe Access to Firewood and Alternative Energy (SAFE) project;Manage the school feeding portfolio as well as the various pilots;Keep in constant contact with the federal and state authorities with a focus on building a nationally owned school feeding programme;Ensure that relevant standard operating procedures and strategies for resilience, school feeding, safety nets, cash and vouchers, SAFE and climate change are updated as necessary;Engage with the UN Country Team on the inclusion and update of WFP’s activities in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and ensure timely reporting against these activities;Manage the trust funds for SAFE and resilience projects;Develop and sustain professional relationships with key Government, UN and NGO partners engaged in the field of SNR issues and programmes;Build partnerships with public and private sector actors, International Financial Institutions and UN agencies to identify points of entry for WFP programming;Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of programmes;Assess the need for transitioning programmes or modalities, including primary and secondary analysis and consultation with the field offices, and develop plans for this transition in coordination with the various units in Khartoum and the field;Design and maintain databases of indicators relating to food security and SNR projects;Advise the government on the handling, transport, storage and distribution of the commodities supplied by WFP and assist the government in the maintenance of all records, accounts and books as stipulated;Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and related government plans;Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures regarding food assistance;Update Country Directors and Programme Advisers in all matters related to SNR programming, including donor briefings and preparation of funding proposals;Supervise programme staff by providing training and technical guidance;Perform other related duties as required.Qualifications & Experience RequiredUniversity degree, preferably at an advanced level, in Economics, Agriculture, International Affairs, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other fields related to international development assistance.At least 8 years (of which 3 international) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, development projects, emergency assistance, and/or operational aspects of food aid or commercial transactions;Strong experience in formulating programme strategies and activities in humanitarian and transition contexts, drawing upon full range of food assistance tools, and translating them into implementation modalities and operations;Proven experience in designing and managing resilience programmes;Experience with school feeding programmes is desirable.Ability to provide technical advice, or mobilise technical expertise, on a broad range of operational areas including on the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition;Ability to forge and nurture partnerships to improve assistance packages;Ability to promote dialogue and joint programming in different fora on subjects related to food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience, engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts and other related issues;Good understanding of programme principles in conflict, transition and development situations with ability to translate them into context specific design and implementation approaches;Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook);General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is desirable.Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Effective action management to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks;Excellent cognitive capacity and problem solving skills;Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to work patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;Excellent partnership skills to build strategic relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavour through technical leadership in a broad range of operational areas.Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).Step 1: Register and create your online CV.Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.      Deadline for applications:  6 October 2014 

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Programme Management Officer (Management and Analysis)

Posting Title: Programme Management Officer (Management and Analysis), P4
Job Code Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: NAIROBI 
Posting Period:17 September 2014-17 October 2014
Job Opening number: 14-PGM-UNODC-37337-R-NAIROBI (E)This position is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The Programme Management Officer (Management and Analysis) will work under the authority of the UNODC Representative, ROEA and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Regional Coordinator, Maritime Crime Programme), and in close cooperation with the Justice Section (JS) and the Regional Section for Africa and the Middle-East (RSAME), Integrated Programme and Oversight Branch (IPB), Division for Operations (DO) at UNODC headquarters in Vienna.An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, social sciences, law or relevant social or political area with adequate focus on international cooperation or related field/s, is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in programme management and administration related to work in the areas such as law enforcement and/or crime prevention, criminal justice or others is a requirement. Experience in programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is required. Experience in administration and management of European Union (EU)-funded projects is required. Background or work experience in issues related to maritime crime is highly desirable. A broad understanding of the situation in Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa as well as working experience in the region and having worked with conflict and post conflict countries is an advantage.English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.For details and to apply: careers.un.org

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Programme Development Specialist

Programme Development Specialist for African Francophone Countries and North Africa
The Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI) is an international non-profit technicalassistance organization, established by the UN and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya which has amandate to advise and assist Governments in the socio-economic development of their countries through the widespread integration of technology for knowledge society development, especially in the education, skills training and community development areas.In particular, GESCI partners Governments in effective policy making for education provision with an emphasis on the systematic use and integration of technology. Currently GESCI works with 12 East and southern Africa Governments in providing leadership development programmes for policy-making for social, economic and knowledge society development.GESCI’s strategy is to bring its range of programmes and national ICT-related supports in education & training to African Francophone countries and to North Africa, beginning with theAfrican Leadership in ICT & Knowledge Society Development (ALICT/TIC) and associated leadership development programmes.The primary duty associated with this post is to lead in the identification, development and contextualisation of GESCI programmes and projects in Francophone Africa. Possessing of a thorough knowledge of donor policies and strategies for Francophone and Northern Africa the incumbent will be responsible for leading the development and preparation of funding proposals in response to calls for bids from donors as well as for synthesising new and innovative ideas and their formulation into projects and proposals which attract donor collaboration and funding. For example, a critical opportunity exists to design new and innovative technology-driven models for the acquisition of literacy and numeracy at great scale in Africa and for the improvement of teaching and learning and skills development in the face of rapidly growing youth populations.  Advocacy and Donor Relations for Francophone Countries and North AfricaHaving regard to GESCI’s Donor Relation Management Strategy, this key function will be implemented through direct collaboration with GESCI’s CEO and with the operational support of the communications and advocacy functions within GESCI. The incumbent will cultivate good relations with French, Canadian and Swiss ministries of foreign affairs and their development agencies and with other donor countries to explore opportunities for collaboration with GESCI on funding for potential projects in Francophone Africa. The facilitation of GESCI introductions to the relevant government offices and institutions as well as appropriate private sector partners in selected Francophone countries will be an ongoing function of the post.the development of a fundraising implementation strategy for GESCI.  Lead on the creation of an online donor database for GESCI.Research Development aid policies and identify, quantify, and prioritize potential funding opportunities for possible projects and programmes in Francophone and Northern AfricaInitiate and contribute new and innovative ideas, their synthesis and formulation into projects and proposals which address urgent educational needs and which will attract donor collaboration and fundingcollaboration with the communications & knowledge management specialist in developing marketing and promotional materials (online and hard copy).Lead on the French content for the GESCI website, the development of donor pages and in collaboration with the Communications, Outreach & Knowledge Management Specialist on regular updates to the French sections of the site and on selected social networksNew programme/project proposals will be taken to the director of programmes for discussion and approval to develop to submission level.African Leadership for ICT and Knowledge Society DevelopmentDuring the first 18 months, working in close collaboration with the ALICT programme manager and reporting to the director of programmes, the incumbent will have a high work assignment on the preparation for and implementation of the ALICT/TIC (African Leadership in ICT & Knowledge Society Development ) programme, already earmarked for three West African countries. The incumbent will also take the lead in liaison with the Francophone government Ministries and institutions as regards the development and implementation of the course and with relevant Francophone universities in Africa or elsewhere (e.g. Canada, France) for the accreditation and certification of the TIC in line with that already secured for ALICT in Anglophone countries.Coordinate the development and contextualisation of the French language version of the ALICT course and blended learning deliveryIdentify and recruit suitable subject matter and other experts as and when required to develop/contextualize course content and implement the courseLead the preparation for country workshops and act as lead facilitator at such workshopsTo liaise and negotiate with the Francophone government Ministries and institutions in the development and implementation of the courseLiaise and negotiate with relevant Francophone universities in Africa or elsewhere (e.g.Canada, France) for the accreditation of the French version of the ALICT coursecollaborating with the ALICT/TIC programme manager in developing funding proposals for wider access to this programme in Francophone countries in Central, West and North AfricaProvide monthly, quarterly and annual reports in line with programme implementation strategies and in conjunction with the ALICT/TIC Programme Manager for Eastern andWest AfricaThis appointment is a full time position for an initial duration of 2 years with a possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and funding availability.Primary university qualification in either business/economics, international relations, science & technology or  MBA or Post-graduate degree in a relevant field such as international relations, human capital development, economics, ICT in educationStrong background in development policy and implementation in education and training  Fluent French and English are essential requirementExtensive ( min 5 years) experience in human capital and education policy and strategy development & implementation at national levelExperience (min 5 years) of ICT in education national policy development and implementationExperience (min 5 years) in partnership development and donors relations centred on national human capital development programmesExperience (min 5 years) in proposal development and fundraising initiativesExperience ( min 5 years) in programme/course content development and in the contextualisation of content for Francophone African audiencesExperience of information management, platforms, methodologies and their effective useWide experience of successful project management  including tracking of impact/M&EWorkshop coordination and facilitation experienceStrong analytical and problem solving capabilitiesExcellent research, writing and communication skills  Ability to coordinate, develop and manage online networksExcellent team leadership skills and capacities to work as a member of a number of teams within GESCI Excellent project proposal design, development and presentation skillsGood interpersonal communication skills both internally in GESCI and in the external environmentAbility to multitask and consistently meet deadlinesAbility to effectively collaborate with  the communications function in the conceptualization and development of creating promotional material (including newsletters, web copy, articles, video scripts, and other)Excellent online and software skills (web, email, MS Word, Excel etc.)Good knowledge of multimedia trends and tools and their application in education and training arenas

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Programme Development Specialist

Programme Development Specialist for African Francophone Countries and North Africa
The Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI) is an international non-profit technicalassistance organization, established by the UN and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya which has amandate to advise and assist Governments in the socio-economic development of their countries through the widespread integration of technology for knowledge society development, especially in the education, skills training and community development areas.In particular, GESCI partners Governments in effective policy making for education provision with an emphasis on the systematic use and integration of technology. Currently GESCI works with 12 East and southern Africa Governments in providing leadership development programmes for policy-making for social, economic and knowledge society development.GESCI’s strategy is to bring its range of programmes and national ICT-related supports in education & training to African Francophone countries and to North Africa, beginning with theAfrican Leadership in ICT & Knowledge Society Development (ALICT/TIC) and associated leadership development programmes.The primary duty associated with this post is to lead in the identification, development and contextualisation of GESCI programmes and projects in Francophone Africa. Possessing of a thorough knowledge of donor policies and strategies for Francophone and Northern Africa the incumbent will be responsible for leading the development and preparation of funding proposals in response to calls for bids from donors as well as for synthesising new and innovative ideas and their formulation into projects and proposals which attract donor collaboration and funding. For example, a critical opportunity exists to design new and innovative technology-driven models for the acquisition of literacy and numeracy at great scale in Africa and for the improvement of teaching and learning and skills development in the face of rapidly growing youth populations.  Advocacy and Donor Relations for Francophone Countries and North AfricaHaving regard to GESCI’s Donor Relation Management Strategy, this key function will be implemented through direct collaboration with GESCI’s CEO and with the operational support of the communications and advocacy functions within GESCI. The incumbent will cultivate good relations with French, Canadian and Swiss ministries of foreign affairs and their development agencies and with other donor countries to explore opportunities for collaboration with GESCI on funding for potential projects in Francophone Africa. The facilitation of GESCI introductions to the relevant government offices and institutions as well as appropriate private sector partners in selected Francophone countries will be an ongoing function of the post.the development of a fundraising implementation strategy for GESCI.  Lead on the creation of an online donor database for GESCI.Research Development aid policies and identify, quantify, and prioritize potential funding opportunities for possible projects and programmes in Francophone and Northern AfricaInitiate and contribute new and innovative ideas, their synthesis and formulation into projects and proposals which address urgent educational needs and which will attract donor collaboration and fundingcollaboration with the communications & knowledge management specialist in developing marketing and promotional materials (online and hard copy).Lead on the French content for the GESCI website, the development of donor pages and in collaboration with the Communications, Outreach & Knowledge Management Specialist on regular updates to the French sections of the site and on selected social networksNew programme/project proposals will be taken to the director of programmes for discussion and approval to develop to submission level.African Leadership for ICT and Knowledge Society DevelopmentDuring the first 18 months, working in close collaboration with the ALICT programme manager and reporting to the director of programmes, the incumbent will have a high work assignment on the preparation for and implementation of the ALICT/TIC (African Leadership in ICT & Knowledge Society Development ) programme, already earmarked for three West African countries. The incumbent will also take the lead in liaison with the Francophone government Ministries and institutions as regards the development and implementation of the course and with relevant Francophone universities in Africa or elsewhere (e.g. Canada, France) for the accreditation and certification of the TIC in line with that already secured for ALICT in Anglophone countries.Coordinate the development and contextualisation of the French language version of the ALICT course and blended learning deliveryIdentify and recruit suitable subject matter and other experts as and when required to develop/contextualize course content and implement the courseLead the preparation for country workshops and act as lead facilitator at such workshopsTo liaise and negotiate with the Francophone government Ministries and institutions in the development and implementation of the courseLiaise and negotiate with relevant Francophone universities in Africa or elsewhere (e.g.Canada, France) for the accreditation of the French version of the ALICT coursecollaborating with the ALICT/TIC programme manager in developing funding proposals for wider access to this programme in Francophone countries in Central, West and North AfricaProvide monthly, quarterly and annual reports in line with programme implementation strategies and in conjunction with the ALICT/TIC Programme Manager for Eastern andWest AfricaThis appointment is a full time position for an initial duration of 2 years with a possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and funding availability.Primary university qualification in either business/economics, international relations, science & technology or  MBA or Post-graduate degree in a relevant field such as international relations, human capital development, economics, ICT in educationStrong background in development policy and implementation in education and training  Fluent French and English are essential requirementExtensive ( min 5 years) experience in human capital and education policy and strategy development & implementation at national levelExperience (min 5 years) of ICT in education national policy development and implementationExperience (min 5 years) in partnership development and donors relations centred on national human capital development programmesExperience (min 5 years) in proposal development and fundraising initiativesExperience ( min 5 years) in programme/course content development and in the contextualisation of content for Francophone African audiencesExperience of information management, platforms, methodologies and their effective useWide experience of successful project management  including tracking of impact/M&EWorkshop coordination and facilitation experienceStrong analytical and problem solving capabilitiesExcellent research, writing and communication skills  Ability to coordinate, develop and manage online networksExcellent team leadership skills and capacities to work as a member of a number of teams within GESCI Excellent project proposal design, development and presentation skillsGood interpersonal communication skills both internally in GESCI and in the external environmentAbility to multitask and consistently meet deadlinesAbility to effectively collaborate with  the communications function in the conceptualization and development of creating promotional material (including newsletters, web copy, articles, video scripts, and other)Excellent online and software skills (web, email, MS Word, Excel etc.)Good knowledge of multimedia trends and tools and their application in education and training arenas

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Programme Management Officer (Management and Analysis)

Posting Title: Programme Management Officer (Management and Analysis), P4
Job Code Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: NAIROBI 
Posting Period:17 September 2014-17 October 2014
Job Opening number: 14-PGM-UNODC-37337-R-NAIROBI (E)This position is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The Programme Management Officer (Management and Analysis) will work under the authority of the UNODC Representative, ROEA and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Regional Coordinator, Maritime Crime Programme), and in close cooperation with the Justice Section (JS) and the Regional Section for Africa and the Middle-East (RSAME), Integrated Programme and Oversight Branch (IPB), Division for Operations (DO) at UNODC headquarters in Vienna.An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, social sciences, law or relevant social or political area with adequate focus on international cooperation or related field/s, is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in programme management and administration related to work in the areas such as law enforcement and/or crime prevention, criminal justice or others is a requirement. Experience in programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is required. Experience in administration and management of European Union (EU)-funded projects is required. Background or work experience in issues related to maritime crime is highly desirable. A broad understanding of the situation in Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa as well as working experience in the region and having worked with conflict and post conflict countries is an advantage.English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.For details and to apply: careers.un.org

Programme Development Specialist

Programme Development Specialist for African Francophone Countries and North Africa
The Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI) is an international non-profit technicalassistance organization, established by the UN and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya which has amandate to advise and assist Governments in the socio-economic development of their countries through the widespread integration of technology for knowledge society development, especially in the education, skills training and community development areas.In particular, GESCI partners Governments in effective policy making for education provision with an emphasis on the systematic use and integration of technology. Currently GESCI works with 12 East and southern Africa Governments in providing leadership development programmes for policy-making for social, economic and knowledge society development.GESCI’s strategy is to bring its range of programmes and national ICT-related supports in education & training to African Francophone countries and to North Africa, beginning with theAfrican Leadership in ICT & Knowledge Society Development (ALICT/TIC) and associated leadership development programmes.The primary duty associated with this post is to lead in the identification, development and contextualisation of GESCI programmes and projects in Francophone Africa. Possessing of a thorough knowledge of donor policies and strategies for Francophone and Northern Africa the incumbent will be responsible for leading the development and preparation of funding proposals in response to calls for bids from donors as well as for synthesising new and innovative ideas and their formulation into projects and proposals which attract donor collaboration and funding. For example, a critical opportunity exists to design new and innovative technology-driven models for the acquisition of literacy and numeracy at great scale in Africa and for the improvement of teaching and learning and skills development in the face of rapidly growing youth populations.  Advocacy and Donor Relations for Francophone Countries and North AfricaHaving regard to GESCI’s Donor Relation Management Strategy, this key function will be implemented through direct collaboration with GESCI’s CEO and with the operational support of the communications and advocacy functions within GESCI. The incumbent will cultivate good relations with French, Canadian and Swiss ministries of foreign affairs and their development agencies and with other donor countries to explore opportunities for collaboration with GESCI on funding for potential projects in Francophone Africa. The facilitation of GESCI introductions to the relevant government offices and institutions as well as appropriate private sector partners in selected Francophone countries will be an ongoing function of the post.the development of a fundraising implementation strategy for GESCI.  Lead on the creation of an online donor database for GESCI.Research Development aid policies and identify, quantify, and prioritize potential funding opportunities for possible projects and programmes in Francophone and Northern AfricaInitiate and contribute new and innovative ideas, their synthesis and formulation into projects and proposals which address urgent educational needs and which will attract donor collaboration and fundingcollaboration with the communications & knowledge management specialist in developing marketing and promotional materials (online and hard copy).Lead on the French content for the GESCI website, the development of donor pages and in collaboration with the Communications, Outreach & Knowledge Management Specialist on regular updates to the French sections of the site and on selected social networksNew programme/project proposals will be taken to the director of programmes for discussion and approval to develop to submission level.African Leadership for ICT and Knowledge Society DevelopmentDuring the first 18 months, working in close collaboration with the ALICT programme manager and reporting to the director of programmes, the incumbent will have a high work assignment on the preparation for and implementation of the ALICT/TIC (African Leadership in ICT & Knowledge Society Development ) programme, already earmarked for three West African countries. The incumbent will also take the lead in liaison with the Francophone government Ministries and institutions as regards the development and implementation of the course and with relevant Francophone universities in Africa or elsewhere (e.g. Canada, France) for the accreditation and certification of the TIC in line with that already secured for ALICT in Anglophone countries.Coordinate the development and contextualisation of the French language version of the ALICT course and blended learning deliveryIdentify and recruit suitable subject matter and other experts as and when required to develop/contextualize course content and implement the courseLead the preparation for country workshops and act as lead facilitator at such workshopsTo liaise and negotiate with the Francophone government Ministries and institutions in the development and implementation of the courseLiaise and negotiate with relevant Francophone universities in Africa or elsewhere (e.g.Canada, France) for the accreditation of the French version of the ALICT coursecollaborating with the ALICT/TIC programme manager in developing funding proposals for wider access to this programme in Francophone countries in Central, West and North AfricaProvide monthly, quarterly and annual reports in line with programme implementation strategies and in conjunction with the ALICT/TIC Programme Manager for Eastern andWest AfricaThis appointment is a full time position for an initial duration of 2 years with a possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and funding availability.Primary university qualification in either business/economics, international relations, science & technology or  MBA or Post-graduate degree in a relevant field such as international relations, human capital development, economics, ICT in educationStrong background in development policy and implementation in education and training  Fluent French and English are essential requirementExtensive ( min 5 years) experience in human capital and education policy and strategy development & implementation at national levelExperience (min 5 years) of ICT in education national policy development and implementationExperience (min 5 years) in partnership development and donors relations centred on national human capital development programmesExperience (min 5 years) in proposal development and fundraising initiativesExperience ( min 5 years) in programme/course content development and in the contextualisation of content for Francophone African audiencesExperience of information management, platforms, methodologies and their effective useWide experience of successful project management  including tracking of impact/M&EWorkshop coordination and facilitation experienceStrong analytical and problem solving capabilitiesExcellent research, writing and communication skills  Ability to coordinate, develop and manage online networksExcellent team leadership skills and capacities to work as a member of a number of teams within GESCI Excellent project proposal design, development and presentation skillsGood interpersonal communication skills both internally in GESCI and in the external environmentAbility to multitask and consistently meet deadlinesAbility to effectively collaborate with  the communications function in the conceptualization and development of creating promotional material (including newsletters, web copy, articles, video scripts, and other)Excellent online and software skills (web, email, MS Word, Excel etc.)Good knowledge of multimedia trends and tools and their application in education and training arenas

Programme Officer (Resilience and Safety Nets) P4, Sudan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Programme Officer (Resilience and Safety Nets) P4, based in our Country Office in Khartoum, Sudan. Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Programme Officer will manage WFP Sudan’s social protection, safety nets and resilence-oriented programmes by brining existing WFP strategies for these thematic areas into the county context through the following duties:Design and manage resilence and safety net programmes and the various staff working on this team, including cash and vouchers, climate change adaption, resilience, school feeding and Safe Access to Firewood and Alternative Energy (SAFE) project;Manage the school feeding portfolio as well as the various pilots;Keep in constant contact with the federal and state authorities with a focus on building a nationally owned school feeding programme;Ensure that relevant standard operating procedures and strategies for resilience, school feeding, safety nets, cash and vouchers, SAFE and climate change are updated as necessary;Engage with the UN Country Team on the inclusion and update of WFP’s activities in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and ensure timely reporting against these activities;Manage the trust funds for SAFE and resilience projects;Develop and sustain professional relationships with key Government, UN and NGO partners engaged in the field of SNR issues and programmes;Build partnerships with public and private sector actors, International Financial Institutions and UN agencies to identify points of entry for WFP programming;Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of programmes;Assess the need for transitioning programmes or modalities, including primary and secondary analysis and consultation with the field offices, and develop plans for this transition in coordination with the various units in Khartoum and the field;Design and maintain databases of indicators relating to food security and SNR projects;Advise the government on the handling, transport, storage and distribution of the commodities supplied by WFP and assist the government in the maintenance of all records, accounts and books as stipulated;Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and related government plans;Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures regarding food assistance;Update Country Directors and Programme Advisers in all matters related to SNR programming, including donor briefings and preparation of funding proposals;Supervise programme staff by providing training and technical guidance;Perform other related duties as required.Qualifications & Experience RequiredUniversity degree, preferably at an advanced level, in Economics, Agriculture, International Affairs, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other fields related to international development assistance.At least 8 years (of which 3 international) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, development projects, emergency assistance, and/or operational aspects of food aid or commercial transactions;Strong experience in formulating programme strategies and activities in humanitarian and transition contexts, drawing upon full range of food assistance tools, and translating them into implementation modalities and operations;Proven experience in designing and managing resilience programmes;Experience with school feeding programmes is desirable.Ability to provide technical advice, or mobilise technical expertise, on a broad range of operational areas including on the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition;Ability to forge and nurture partnerships to improve assistance packages;Ability to promote dialogue and joint programming in different fora on subjects related to food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience, engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts and other related issues;Good understanding of programme principles in conflict, transition and development situations with ability to translate them into context specific design and implementation approaches;Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook);General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is desirable.Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Effective action management to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks;Excellent cognitive capacity and problem solving skills;Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to work patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;Excellent partnership skills to build strategic relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavour through technical leadership in a broad range of operational areas.Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).Step 1: Register and create your online CV.Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.      Deadline for applications:  6 October 2014 

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Programme Development Specialist

Programme Development Specialist for African Francophone Countries and North Africa
The Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI) is an international non-profit technicalassistance organization, established by the UN and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya which has amandate to advise and assist Governments in the socio-economic development of their countries through the widespread integration of technology for knowledge society development, especially in the education, skills training and community development areas.In particular, GESCI partners Governments in effective policy making for education provision with an emphasis on the systematic use and integration of technology. Currently GESCI works with 12 East and southern Africa Governments in providing leadership development programmes for policy-making for social, economic and knowledge society development.GESCI’s strategy is to bring its range of programmes and national ICT-related supports in education & training to African Francophone countries and to North Africa, beginning with theAfrican Leadership in ICT & Knowledge Society Development (ALICT/TIC) and associated leadership development programmes.The primary duty associated with this post is to lead in the identification, development and contextualisation of GESCI programmes and projects in Francophone Africa. Possessing of a thorough knowledge of donor policies and strategies for Francophone and Northern Africa the incumbent will be responsible for leading the development and preparation of funding proposals in response to calls for bids from donors as well as for synthesising new and innovative ideas and their formulation into projects and proposals which attract donor collaboration and funding. For example, a critical opportunity exists to design new and innovative technology-driven models for the acquisition of literacy and numeracy at great scale in Africa and for the improvement of teaching and learning and skills development in the face of rapidly growing youth populations.  Advocacy and Donor Relations for Francophone Countries and North AfricaHaving regard to GESCI’s Donor Relation Management Strategy, this key function will be implemented through direct collaboration with GESCI’s CEO and with the operational support of the communications and advocacy functions within GESCI. The incumbent will cultivate good relations with French, Canadian and Swiss ministries of foreign affairs and their development agencies and with other donor countries to explore opportunities for collaboration with GESCI on funding for potential projects in Francophone Africa. The facilitation of GESCI introductions to the relevant government offices and institutions as well as appropriate private sector partners in selected Francophone countries will be an ongoing function of the post.the development of a fundraising implementation strategy for GESCI.  Lead on the creation of an online donor database for GESCI.Research Development aid policies and identify, quantify, and prioritize potential funding opportunities for possible projects and programmes in Francophone and Northern AfricaInitiate and contribute new and innovative ideas, their synthesis and formulation into projects and proposals which address urgent educational needs and which will attract donor collaboration and fundingcollaboration with the communications & knowledge management specialist in developing marketing and promotional materials (online and hard copy).Lead on the French content for the GESCI website, the development of donor pages and in collaboration with the Communications, Outreach & Knowledge Management Specialist on regular updates to the French sections of the site and on selected social networksNew programme/project proposals will be taken to the director of programmes for discussion and approval to develop to submission level.African Leadership for ICT and Knowledge Society DevelopmentDuring the first 18 months, working in close collaboration with the ALICT programme manager and reporting to the director of programmes, the incumbent will have a high work assignment on the preparation for and implementation of the ALICT/TIC (African Leadership in ICT & Knowledge Society Development ) programme, already earmarked for three West African countries. The incumbent will also take the lead in liaison with the Francophone government Ministries and institutions as regards the development and implementation of the course and with relevant Francophone universities in Africa or elsewhere (e.g. Canada, France) for the accreditation and certification of the TIC in line with that already secured for ALICT in Anglophone countries.Coordinate the development and contextualisation of the French language version of the ALICT course and blended learning deliveryIdentify and recruit suitable subject matter and other experts as and when required to develop/contextualize course content and implement the courseLead the preparation for country workshops and act as lead facilitator at such workshopsTo liaise and negotiate with the Francophone government Ministries and institutions in the development and implementation of the courseLiaise and negotiate with relevant Francophone universities in Africa or elsewhere (e.g.Canada, France) for the accreditation of the French version of the ALICT coursecollaborating with the ALICT/TIC programme manager in developing funding proposals for wider access to this programme in Francophone countries in Central, West and North AfricaProvide monthly, quarterly and annual reports in line with programme implementation strategies and in conjunction with the ALICT/TIC Programme Manager for Eastern andWest AfricaThis appointment is a full time position for an initial duration of 2 years with a possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and funding availability.Primary university qualification in either business/economics, international relations, science & technology or  MBA or Post-graduate degree in a relevant field such as international relations, human capital development, economics, ICT in educationStrong background in development policy and implementation in education and training  Fluent French and English are essential requirementExtensive ( min 5 years) experience in human capital and education policy and strategy development & implementation at national levelExperience (min 5 years) of ICT in education national policy development and implementationExperience (min 5 years) in partnership development and donors relations centred on national human capital development programmesExperience (min 5 years) in proposal development and fundraising initiativesExperience ( min 5 years) in programme/course content development and in the contextualisation of content for Francophone African audiencesExperience of information management, platforms, methodologies and their effective useWide experience of successful project management  including tracking of impact/M&EWorkshop coordination and facilitation experienceStrong analytical and problem solving capabilitiesExcellent research, writing and communication skills  Ability to coordinate, develop and manage online networksExcellent team leadership skills and capacities to work as a member of a number of teams within GESCI Excellent project proposal design, development and presentation skillsGood interpersonal communication skills both internally in GESCI and in the external environmentAbility to multitask and consistently meet deadlinesAbility to effectively collaborate with  the communications function in the conceptualization and development of creating promotional material (including newsletters, web copy, articles, video scripts, and other)Excellent online and software skills (web, email, MS Word, Excel etc.)Good knowledge of multimedia trends and tools and their application in education and training arenas

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Programme Officer (Resilience and Safety Nets) P4, Sudan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Programme Officer (Resilience and Safety Nets) P4, based in our Country Office in Khartoum, Sudan. Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Programme Officer will manage WFP Sudan’s social protection, safety nets and resilence-oriented programmes by brining existing WFP strategies for these thematic areas into the county context through the following duties:Design and manage resilence and safety net programmes and the various staff working on this team, including cash and vouchers, climate change adaption, resilience, school feeding and Safe Access to Firewood and Alternative Energy (SAFE) project;Manage the school feeding portfolio as well as the various pilots;Keep in constant contact with the federal and state authorities with a focus on building a nationally owned school feeding programme;Ensure that relevant standard operating procedures and strategies for resilience, school feeding, safety nets, cash and vouchers, SAFE and climate change are updated as necessary;Engage with the UN Country Team on the inclusion and update of WFP’s activities in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and ensure timely reporting against these activities;Manage the trust funds for SAFE and resilience projects;Develop and sustain professional relationships with key Government, UN and NGO partners engaged in the field of SNR issues and programmes;Build partnerships with public and private sector actors, International Financial Institutions and UN agencies to identify points of entry for WFP programming;Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of programmes;Assess the need for transitioning programmes or modalities, including primary and secondary analysis and consultation with the field offices, and develop plans for this transition in coordination with the various units in Khartoum and the field;Design and maintain databases of indicators relating to food security and SNR projects;Advise the government on the handling, transport, storage and distribution of the commodities supplied by WFP and assist the government in the maintenance of all records, accounts and books as stipulated;Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and related government plans;Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures regarding food assistance;Update Country Directors and Programme Advisers in all matters related to SNR programming, including donor briefings and preparation of funding proposals;Supervise programme staff by providing training and technical guidance;Perform other related duties as required.Qualifications & Experience RequiredUniversity degree, preferably at an advanced level, in Economics, Agriculture, International Affairs, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other fields related to international development assistance.At least 8 years (of which 3 international) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, development projects, emergency assistance, and/or operational aspects of food aid or commercial transactions;Strong experience in formulating programme strategies and activities in humanitarian and transition contexts, drawing upon full range of food assistance tools, and translating them into implementation modalities and operations;Proven experience in designing and managing resilience programmes;Experience with school feeding programmes is desirable.Ability to provide technical advice, or mobilise technical expertise, on a broad range of operational areas including on the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition;Ability to forge and nurture partnerships to improve assistance packages;Ability to promote dialogue and joint programming in different fora on subjects related to food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience, engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts and other related issues;Good understanding of programme principles in conflict, transition and development situations with ability to translate them into context specific design and implementation approaches;Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook);General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is desirable.Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Effective action management to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks;Excellent cognitive capacity and problem solving skills;Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to work patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;Excellent partnership skills to build strategic relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavour through technical leadership in a broad range of operational areas.Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).Step 1: Register and create your online CV.Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.      Deadline for applications:  6 October 2014 

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