Vacancy Announcement No: WFP/GHA/HR/PA/004/2012

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

Duration: 1 year fixed term (renewable)
Post Grade: GS-4

The incumbent will be based at the offices of the World Food Programme and will be required to perform the following duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the planning and co-ordination of training programmers for smallholder/low income farmers in close liaison with the government and the partners
2. Assist in liaising with the relevant Government Ministries and the P4P partner in the Northern and Ashanti regions to discuss matters related to P4P activities
3. Attend meetings that are relevant to the project and brief unit management accordingly
4. Assist in the preparation of quality agriculture and market related project documents including drafting of proposals and MOUs
5. Assist the unit in the development of monthly and quarterly reports or any other form of report
6. Compile minutes of all P4P related meetings
7. Assist in all administrative related work in the unit including preparation of Travel Authorizations (TAs) and Travel Expenses Claims (TECs) and
8. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisors

Qualification & Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

. Secondary School Education preferably supplemented by courses in a field related to WFP Programmatic activities
. At least (3) three years of progressively responsible support experience including at least one year in the field of accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations or another related field. At least one year at a G3 level or equivalent
. Excellent knowledge of computer software

Language:  Fluency in both written and oral English

How To Apply For The Job:

Applicants should submit their application with 3 references, including their Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked "Programme Assistant (P4P)" and addressed to the following:

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

Closing Date:  27th June, 2012

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY