Food Security Cluster Field Support Officer

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Post Title:
Food Security Cluster Field Support Officer
Contract type:
Service Contract
Post Grade:
SC9 (Equivalent to NOB)
Duty Station:
Mogadishu (with extensive travel within Somalia)
Duration:
Five months  (Initial)
Date of issue:
19th March 2013
Closing Date:
1st April 2013
Applications to be sent by email to:
HR-SOM@wfp.org

Background

The Somalia Food Security Cluster (FSC) is jointly managed by the World Food Programme Somalia and the Food and Agriculture Organisation Somalia whose activities include the coordination of food security related programmes to minimise response gaps and promote preparedness. The FSC works with humanitarian agencies in Somalia to invest in the capacity of the cluster’s membership and work with the broader humanitarian community.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
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Under the direct supervision of the designated Food Security Cluster (FSC) coordinator, the incumbent duties will include the following;

·         Act as the main conduit for information sharing between the secretariat, cluster, and regional focal points and vice coordinators;
·         Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports;
·         Identify issues raised by partners for action by focal points, cluster coordinators and the Strategic Advisory Committee / Group;
·         Assist the training officer in identifying training needs assessment for partners and support the coordination of capacity building and training of partners;
·         Provide remote support in order to strengthen sub-national cluster coordination meeting and where necessary provide in-country support;
·         Through the Regional Vice-Coordinators ensure that at the local level cluster member are aware of best practices and collect   human interest stories for advocacy purpose;
·         Maintain and update  field FSC records as need be;
·         Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and related plans;
·         Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures with respect to food aid;
·         Periodically monitor the management risk and report any action;
·         Perform any other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, development studies or field relevant to international development assistance.
Experience:
At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in commerce, business administration, development or food security programming. SSAFE training would be an added advantage.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.

Knowledge:
Experience utilizing computers, including MS Office Applications and other standard software packages and systems. General Knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.


Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:

·         All applications must include an accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) available at  the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org
·         Quote in the subject the Vacancy Announcement number  and the job title;
·         Hand delivered applications will no longer be accepted;
·         Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded;
·         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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