Food Security Cluster Communication Officer


Vacancy Announcement No.VA-018/2013
 
Post Title: Food Security Cluster Communication Officer
 
Contract type: Service Contract
 
Post Grade: SC 9 (Equivalent to NOB)
 
Duty Station: Nairobi
 
Duration: Five months (Initial)
 
Date of issue: 1st April 2013
 
Closing Date: 14th April 2013
 
Applications to be sent by email to: HR-SOM@wfp.org

Background
 
The Somalia Food Security Cluster (FSC) is jointly managed by the World Food Programme Somalia and the Food and Agriculture Organisation Somalia whose activities include the coordination of food security related programmes to minimise response gaps and promote preparedness. 

The FSC works with humanitarian agencies in Somalia to invest in the capacity of the cluster’s membership and work with the broader humanitarian community.
 
This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates. 

Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
 
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
 
Under the direct supervision of the designated cluster coordinator, and in close collaboration with other members of the Food Security Cluster (FSC) secretariat, the incumbent duties will include the following;
  • Develop and regularly update different messaging media that highlight the FSC and its members responses;
  • Liaise with the Information Management Officer to develop context specific information materials for the various advocacy opportunities;
  • Act as the primary support officer for Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) ensuring that the guidance and recommendations of the SAG are captured and acted upon by the FSC Secretariat;
  • Follow a client -oriented approach with OCHA to develop and identify their priority information requirements and ensure that the FSC’s activities are duly captured in the different OCHA messaging tools;
  • Through coordination with relevant FSC secretariat members and key external stakeholders develop and maintain a FSC information sharing platform;
  • Ensure effective and timely dissemination of information on products and services developed by FSC Secretariat, SAG or Technical Thematic Working Group;
  • Ensure compliance with WFP Policies, criteria and procedures with respect to food aid;
  • Periodically monitor the management of risk and report on any action taken;
  • Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operations projects and other related plans;
  • Design and maintain databases of indicators relating to food security and WFP projects;
  • Oversee preparation of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvement in operations and the scope of programmes;
  • Perform any other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, development studies or field relevant to international development assistance.
 
Experience: At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in commerce, business administration, development, or food security programming. Experience working with Somalia NGO’s, implementing a communication strategy and SSAFE training would be an added advantage. Experience in coordinating training programmes.
 
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
 
Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard soft software packages and systems.
 
General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.
 
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:
 
All applications must include an accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) available at the following linkhttp://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org
 
Quote in the subject the Vacancy Announcement number and the job title;
 
Hand delivered applications will no longer be accepted;
 
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded;
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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