About WFP:
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. WFP is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently, WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.

Job Summary: The UN Programme Policy Officer – Safety Nets & Resilience (SNR) coordinator will provide senior level management of SNR activities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the SNR Coordinator, manage the day-to-day programme implementation for all SNR activities in the Karamoja region;
Responsible for pipeline management and operational coordination for the NUSAF2 (public works) and school feeding activities.
Actively coordinate with WFP cooperating partners, WFP field offices, and local governments to ensure timely implementation of the projects across the seven districts.
Work in close collaboration with the SNR Coordinator to contribute to policy and strategic advocacy with Government, donor, and partner institutions;
Actively coordinate with government and other relevant stakeholders for development of a national school feeding policy and a national social protection policy.
Coordinate with government and other relevant stakeholders for development of national strategies and guidelines for labour intensive public works (LIPW) and related safety net activities
In collaboration with the SNR Coordinator, provide technical support and guidance to WFP and cooperating partner staff on resilience-related activities in Karamoja;
Under the supervision of the SNR Coordinator, and in collaboration with other WFP units, ensure monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting on SNR activities is accurate and timely;
Develop and sustain liaison with key professionals and NGOs engaged in the field of food security and areas of WFP interest;
Represent the WFP SNR unit and related activities in the absence of the SNR Coordinator or as requested.
Perform any other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Programme Policy Officer should hold a Master’s degree in Social science, agriculture or related field obtained from a recognised institution;
A minimum of five or more years of progressively responsible management experience with international NGOs, UN or Government institutions and other reputable institutions;
Past exposure and experience working in Karamoja and or with livelihood and food security programmes is preferred.
Prior experience with projects similar to WFP food- for-asset activities is a distinct advantage;
Relevant experience in the analysis, planning, and monitoring of programme activities;
Excellent command of spoken and written English;
All applicants should be highly motivated and task oriented to achieve clear objectives within a specific period of time.
The applicants must also be mature persons with sound judgement, good analytical skills, ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, ability to work in a team, ability to resolve operational problems, work with minimum supervision, cope with situations which may threaten health or safety, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified Ugandan nationals are encouraged to send their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates under confidential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to:
The Human Resources Officer, UN World Food Programme, P.O. Box 7159 Kampala. Uganda or
Hand delivers it to a box at the reception of WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.
The applicants should check on the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have been received one week after the closing date.
Applications must be received by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

Deadline: Thursday, 19th February 2015