Programme Assistant (VAM) Nairobi

UN World Food Programme – Somalia

                                                                                               JOB ADVERTISEMENT           

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. VA-053/2012

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Post Title:             Programme Assistant (VAM)                                                                          Post Grade:         SC5

Duty Station:        Nairobi                                                                                                                  Date of issue:      29.10.2012

Contract type:     Service Contract                                                                                                Closing date:       12.11.2012

                                                                                               

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 Kenya Nationals only.  Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit (VAM), the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:-

·         Geo-referencing the village database with GPS coordinates (Latitude/Longitudes);

·         Creating Keyhole Markup (KMZ) files using Google Earth for the village database level;

·         Updating the village database indicators and the respective KMZ files;

·         Assisting in GIS data processing and mapping as and when need arises;

·         Assisting other units in data entry;

·         Support of data entry for Cash & Voucher(C&V) markets and household  assessment;

·         Analyze and process requests for a variety of data;

·         Prepare periodic reports, statistical information and tables;

·         Liaise with other units to resolve issues, clarify or obtain  additional information

·         Draft correspondence related to the field of work

·         Perform any other related duties as required.

Minimal Qualifications:

Education	Secondary education, preferably supplemented by courses in a field related to  WFP Programmatic activities.
Experience:	At least four years of progressively responsible support or secretarial work experience  including at least two years in the field of accounting, transport, insurance,  statistics, operations or other related field. At least one year at the G4 level or equivalent.
Language:	Fluency in both written and spoken English is a requirement.
Knowledge:	Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet or other WFP  software packages.

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
 link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org

·         Quote the Vacancy Announcement number and 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.