Career Opportunities: Programme Associate (SAMS), Karongi, SC6 (832689)
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POSITION DETAILS
Job Title: Programme Associate (SAMS), SC 6
Type of Contract: Service Contract (SC)
Contract Level: SC 6
Duty Station: Karongi Field Office, Rwanda
Duration: 1 year (renewable) depending on performance and availability of funds
Application Deadline: 8th May 2024
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP Rwanda works in partnership with the Government and other stakeholders through the direct implementation of integrated programmes targeting the most vulnerable people and will progressively shift towards building national capacity to formulate, manage and implement programmes for achieving zero hunger. In implementing its activities, WFP will bridge the humanitarian–development nexus and leverage its extensive experience and the contributions it has made in Rwanda over many decades to achieve four strategic outcomes outlined in the WFP Country Strategic Plan (CSP).
To that effect, activities under the Food Systems umbrella are mainly coordinated through the Smallholder Agricultural Market Support (SAMS) Unit. Given the multi-dimensional nature of food systems, WFP Rwanda takes a private-sector focused approach, in line with government strategies to ensure sustainable systemic change across the agricultural sector.
SAMS activities are implemented in partnership with a diverse group of stakeholders, including government line ministries and subnational institutions, NGO partners (local and international), financial service providers (UNCDF, banks and micro-finance institutions), value chain service providers such input providers, aggregators, and logistics providers, as well as food-commodity traders, processors, and commodity exchanges.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide specialized and technical support for various WFP-specific interventions, including Shora Neza, JP-RWEE, Conservation Agriculture initiatives, and FTMA. The position requires close collaboration with field staff from Cooperating Partners (NGO partners) to track and assess progress effectively. Additionally, the role involves diligently filling process monitoring tools and recording relevant data to ensure comprehensive documentation of program activities.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)
Under the general supervision of the head of field office, and direct/technical supervision of the National Programme Policy Officer (SAMS unit), the Programme Associate will be responsible for providing effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and Programme activities linked to smallholder farmers support within the delegated authority including (but not limited to):
The incumbent is tasked with providing specialized and technical support, documenting, and evaluating the performance of WFP SAMS initiatives involving farmers’ organizations, cooperatives, and individual Farmer Service Centers (FSCs). Beyond routine follow-ups and performance recording, the role demands a nuanced understanding of the private sector’s role within the agricultural sector. The Programme Associate should leverage this understanding to recommend strategic interventions that contribute to enhancing smallholder farmers’ productivity, improving market access, and overall performance. These recommendations should be informed by insights gained through the continuous monitoring of field-level activities and performances.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: First University degree or a Post Secondary Certificate in agriculture, Agri business, rural development, or other related fields.
Knowledge & Skills:
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
This position requires an individual with substantial experience in working with smallholder farmers and small and medium enterprise (SME) development. Focus on different value chains is required, with extensive experience working with value chain actors (including financial institutions, transporters, buyers and processors). Previous experience with WFP or other UN agencies is desirable.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Knowledge & Skills:
Languages
APPLICATION LINK
https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=832689&company=C0000168410P
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
8th May 2024
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
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