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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
The National Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, management and implementation of the Joint Programme and for liaising with key stakeholders. She/he will work in close collaboration with the technical focal points of the four participating agencies to ensure smooth programme implementation and will liaise with senior participating agency staff and government representatives with regards to the governance of the programme.
He/she will play a critical role in ensuring that synergies are built and that strong coordination and communication between participating agencies, implementing partners, and government is in place. He/she will also participate in coordination processes organized by the Global Coordination Unit and in global level learning forums in order to enable cross fertilization and the sharing of good practice on a wider scale. The National Coordinator represents the JP RWEE in country. He/she is based within the lead agency and collaborates closely with the four participating agencies.
The National Coordinator reports to the Head of Programmes in the lead agency WFP, and will also have accountability to the Global Coordinator, based in WFPโs headquarters in Rome.The National Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, management and implementation of the Joint Programme and for liaising with key stakeholders. She/he will work in close collaboration with the technical focal points of the four participating agencies to ensure smooth programme implementation and will liaise with senior participating agency staff and government representatives with regards to the governance of the programme. He/she will play a critical role in ensuring that synergies are built and that strong coordination and communication between participating agencies, implementing partners, and government is in place. He/she will represent the Joint Programme with government and external stakeholders and ensure strong visibility of the programme. He/she will also participate in coordination processes organized by the Global Coordination Unit and in global level learning forums in order to enable cross fertilization and the sharing of good practice on a wider scale. The National Coordinator represents the JP RWEE in country. He/she is based within the lead agency and collaborates closely with the four participating agencies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordination
Lead the coordination mechanisms of the JP RWEE, serving as the overall manager of the programme for internal (participating organisations) and external partners (implementing partners, government and other stakeholders).
Organize and lead monthly meetings with the Technical Working Group (participating agencies ).
Organize the National Steering Committee meetings and Technical Committee (participating agencies and government technical officials) meetings with government representatives and JP RWEE stakeholders as needed.
Organize and lead a multi actor coordination platform meeting between the participating agencies, implementing partners and other local stakeholders including local government.
- Liaise with and provide updates to senior management/ Head of Programmes.
- Provide regularly updates and respond in a timely manner to requests for information by the Global Coordination Unit.
- Attend National Coordinator meetings organised by the Global Coordination Unit.
Programme Management and Implementation
Ensure that systems for programme planning implementation and monitoring are in place.
Oversee the implementation of the programme in line with the approved proposal document and the annual work plan for 2025 .
Oversee the development of the 2026 annual workplan and budget, including review and provision of feedback to the four participating agencies and submit the workplan to the Global Coordinator, ensuring adherence to requirements and timelines.
With the technical working group, technical committees , address any challenges to implementation and identify solutions in a timely manner.
Organise and lead a joint field visit to the programme between the participating agencies, and field visits with government representatives as appropriate.
Work with the MEAL Coordinator to ensure that programme performance indicators and milestones established by the Global Coordination Unit are met and put in place improvement measures as needed.
Monitoring and Reporting
Ensure the implementation of the M&E system, in line with the approved M&E plan (led by the MEAL Coordinator).
Lead quarterly review processes with participating agencies and implementing partners through the multi actor coordination platform.
Ensure that a complaints response mechanism is developed.
Oversee the finalization of the mid-term evaluation/review (led by the MEAL Coordinator).
Ensure the accurate and timely submission of agency biannual reports and workplans.
Review and provide feedback on agency reports.
Prepare country bi-annual reports for donors, collating reporting information from the agencies, drafting reports and submitting the reports to the Global Coordination Unit to the quality and standard required.
Knowledge Management and Learning
Oversee the development and implementation of a knowledge management plan for the programme.
Organise and lead experience sharing, including with participating agencies, implementing partners and beneficiaries.
Identify good practices and lessons learned from the programme implementation and document this knowledge for wider replication and use.
Ensure the regular use of the programmeโs globally managed knowledge management by the participating agencies and make contributions to the platform as appropriate.
Participate in learning and knowledge management processes organised by the Global Coordination Unit and contribute to cross fertilisation and South-South learning within the wider global programme.
Communications
With the support of the Global Coordination Unit, develop a simple communications plan and ensure its implementation (part of annual workplan development).
Contribute to the development of communication products that promote programme visibility.
HR/Administration
Supervise the JP RWEE MEAL Coordinator.
Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed, particularly in relation to gender equality.
Liaise with the Global Coordinator regarding issues relating to Fund requirements.
Ensure the efficient signing of programme documents (annual workplans by Heads of Agencies) and submission of funds transfer requests.
Academic Background and Experience
Education:
Advanced University degree in International Development, gender studies, behavioural economics, Sociology or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years' experience in womenโs economic empowerment programming and gender equality is essential.
5 yearsโ experience in managing and/or coordinating development programmes.
Experience of multi-stakeholder partnerships is essential.
Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to work independently in a timely and organized manner.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Strong coordination skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to develop strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment issues and concepts in relation to rural development and poverty alleviation.
Familiarity with the sustainable development goals, including SDG5.
Excellent drafting and reporting skills.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Swahili would be an asset.
Contract Duration:
Seven (7) Months only.
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