Vacancy Announcement: No. WFP/GHA/HR/PO/005/2013

The office of the UN World Food Programme, Accra invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy above.

Duration: 1 year fixed Term (Renewable)
Post Grade: NOB

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, and the overall supervision of the Country Director, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Closely work with the Government counterparts on issue related to the implementation of the Country Programme 2012-2016
•  Provide support to the Programme Unit on issues related to technical Cooperation and Capacity Development
•  Prepare distribution plan as well as liaise with respective government focal points for the implantation of distribution plans,
•  Undertake capacity assessments and hold discussion with government counterparts on the implementation of hand-over strategy for the school feeding component
•  Plan joint monitoring visits with government counterpart
•  Attend sector working group meeting and represent WFP in the relevant sectors
•  Liaise with government counterparts on periodical reporting, assessment and evaluation
•  Provide the WFP Sub-office with programmatic support to ensure smooth operations
•  Take part in United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) action plan and implementation issues related to the field of assigned work
•  Prepare funding proposal and support in resource mobilization
•  Perform other related duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

•  University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, science, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development assistance
•  At least 3 years of postgraduate professional experience in commerce, business administration, development, or food aid support
•  Excellent knowledge of computer software

Language: Fluency in both written and oral English

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked "Programme Officer, NOB Accra" and sent to the address below or hand-delievered to WFP office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:

The Human Resource Unit
UN World Food Programme
No. 7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P. O. Box 1423
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 21 May, 2013

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY