Closing date: Sunday, 3 May 2015
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 007/2015 (Position No. 15-0017710)
Post Title: National Programme Officer (Budget and Programming)
Contract type: Fixed Term
Post Grade: NOB
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: 1 year (Initial)
Date of issue: 20 th April 2015
Closing Date: 3 rd May 2015
Organizational Background
The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates only. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Pipeline and Resource Management and the overall supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Advanced University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in commerce, development, administration or food aid support. Proven experience in development of operational or office related budgets, planning/budgetary reports and other analytical reports . Experience in supply chain management would be an asset.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
Knowledge: Experience utilising computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages. Knowledge of WFP regulations and rules, and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work would be an added advantage.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0017710
Step 1: Create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on 'Description' to read the position requirements and 'Apply' to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.