UN World Food Programme, Accra recruits for Programme Assistant

The UN World Food Programme, Accra seeks Programme Assistant. In December 1994, WFP's governing body adopted the WFP Mission Statement, the first for an United Nations organization. The Mission Statement was based on a fundamental review of WFP's policies, objectives and strategies that involved member states of WFP, non-governmental organizations, United Nations and other agencies, academics and staff members. The WFP Mission Statement is to be considered as a living document that will be reviewed periodically.  WFP is the food aid arm of the United Nations system. Food aid is one of the many instruments that can help to promote food security, which is defined as access of all people at all times to the food needed for an active and healthy life. ¹ The policies governing the use of World Food Programme food aid must be oriented towards the objective of eradicating hunger and poverty. The ultimate objective of food aid should be the elimination of the need for food aid. JOB SUMMARY Company: World Food Programme Industry: IGO Category: Policy/Monitoring Location: Tamale Job Status: Full-time Salary: GH¢  Education: Secondary School Experience: 4 years Job Expires: 02 Aug, 2012 Job Description The office of the UN World Food Programme, Accra invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy above. Internal Vacancy Announcement: No. WFP/GHA/HR/PA/008/2012 Duration: 1 year fixed Term (renewable) Post Grade: GS-5 Major Duties and Responsibilities: In collaboration with the National Programme Officer, coordinate and monitor the implementation of nutrition based assistance to beneficiaries in the 3 Northern Regions of Ghana; Assist in liaising with regional directorates of the relevant Government Ministries and Departments in discussing implementation modalities of Programme within the assistance framework; Facilitate the conduct of regular meetings and periodic stakeholder reviews of implementing partners on nutrition support to vulnerable groups and income generating activities (IGAs) for beneficiary groups; Assist in the preparation of nutrition related documents/guidelines using WFP's approved protocols including drafting of proposals and MOUs; Assist in the implementation of the action plan, review achievements and constraints and provide appropriate and timely feed backs to the Sub/Country Office; Report periodically to WFP Sub/Country Office on relevant issues regarding food movements, food distributions and reporting; Prepare periodically to WFP Sub/Country Office on relevant issues regarding food movements, food distributions and reporting; Assist in the conducting capacity building training of field staff and government counterparts on nutrition related activities, as necessary; Maintain accurate records and files on Programmes and activities; Organize and coordinate periodic nutrition based surveys on WFP Programmes including periodic nutrition data and analysis for FSNMS; Work closely with procurement unit in initiating purchase requests for needed items and logistics for the responsible activities; Liaise with other units to resolve issues and clarify or obtain additional information; Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor Required Skills or Experience Minimum Qualification Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Secondary School Education preferably supplemented by courses in a field related to WFP Programmatic activities At four (4) years of relevant and demonstrated professional work experience in the field of statistics or another related field. At least one year at a G4 level or equivalent Excellent knowledge of computer software Knowledge of Epi info, ENA, SPSS and/or STATS is an advantage  Languages: Fluency in both written and oral English How To Apply Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked "Programme Assistant, Tamale" 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. O. Box 1423 Accra, Ghana Search for Other Jobs Here