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

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision of the Head of Programme the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•  Responsible for Health/Nutrition activities in the Country Office. This includes liaising with project implementing authorities and undertaking visits to view project outputs, outcomes;
•  Assist the Country Office the implementation of other aspects of the Country Programme including results-based monitoring of Annual Performance Plans to ensure programmes are complied with WFP policies, criteria and established procedures
•  Assist in aligning WFP nutrition activities with national nutrition strategies and programmes and promote coherence of nutrition approaches, in close coordination and collaboration with UN, Government institutions and other key stakeholders
•  Represent WFP national and interagency technical meetings on nutrition and maternal and Child Health and Nutrition and advocate for nutrition interventions as and when required;
•  Work with other UN Agencies to attain the objectives of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework in nutrition related themes;
•  Assist the government on the maintenance of all records, accounts and books as stipulated in the Letter of Understanding and ensure that reports required WFP are accurate and provided as scheduled;
•  Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and related government plans;
•  Provide technical support and guidance to the WFP Sub-office on nutrition and component implementation related issues;
•  Perform other related duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Qualification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•  Minimum of University Degree but preferably Master Degree in the field of Nutrition of related field
•  At least five (5) years of progressively responsible support experience in the field of nutrition or related field at national or regional level
•  Excellent knowledge of computer software

Language: Fluency in both written and oral English

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked: Programme Officer (Nutrition) and sent to the address below or hand-delivered 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.. Box 1423
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 12 December, 2012