World Food Program
Remote (Moroto, Uganda)
ABOUT WFP
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.
Brief description of WFP in Uganda
WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.
As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Monitoring Assistant SC4 to be based in Moroto. Selected candidate will be employed on Service Contract.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found primarily in WFP Field based Offices, and job holders typically report to Programme Policy Officer or Programme Associate. The reporting lines may change depending on the size of the office. At this level job holders are expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities related to monitoring that require some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other support staff.
JOB PURPOSE
To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the assistance programme at the local level, in close collaboration with the implementing partners;
Monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage, transport and distribution at the site and verify if the amounts received have been properly recorded, damaged or suspected to be damaged;
Supervise the efficient distribution of food items at the site and ensure proper distribution of entitlements and verify appropriate entitlements are distributed and provide feedback to the supervisor.
conduct regular monthly review meetings with cooperating partners on the commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant issues;
Assist in the implementation of the plan of action, review achievement and constraints and provide Feedback to the senior Programme Assistant.
Report periodically to the PA on relevant events regarding food management, distribution and other related issues;
Identify any apparent issues in the programme and report them to the PA;
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose
Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.
People
Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.
Performance
Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.
Partnership
Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name
Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Strategic Management
Displays basic understanding of WFP’s policies and strategies to perform monitoring and/or evaluation activities and their inter-relationship.
Performance Management
Applies knowledge of WFP’s performance management system to manage resources and relationships to undertake monitoring actions or deliver straightforward evaluations of operations, programmes, or processes to WFP monitoring and/or evaluation quality standards.
Qualitative/Quantitative Methodology
Understand and applies an appropriate mix of established methods and data collection tools to monitoring, reviews or straightforward evaluations, in line with WFP’s strategic and operational results frameworks (metrics), WFP guidance and technical standards.
Data Analytics and Visualization
Collects and summarizes programme data, including information on shipments, distribution site logistics, the status of personas in need, and beneficiaries planned and reached for all programme assistance modalities and activities.
Programme Monitoring and Review
Gathers, organizes, and provides data on programme outputs, processes, and outcomes, including distribution plans and the status, quantity, and quality of food and cash distributed and technical assistance provided.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Nutrition, Agriculture obtained from a recognized institution;
At least three (3) year’s relevant work experience in Agriculture, and nutrition progrommes gained from a reputable organisation; Experience in project planning and management;
Experience in managing, implementing, monitoring and analysing programme related programmes;
Knowledge and experience in quantitative and qualitative research;
Good knowledge and skills in using MS Office applications;
Knowledge of Local Language will be an added Advantage
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has experience analysing programme output and outcome data. • General knowledge of WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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ABOUT WFP
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.
Brief description of WFP in Uganda
WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.
As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Monitoring Assistant SC4 to be based in Moroto. Selected candidate will be employed on Service Contract.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found primarily in WFP Field based Offices, and job holders typically report to Programme Policy Officer or Programme Associate. The reporting lines may change depending on the size of the office. At this level job holders are expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities related to monitoring that require some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other support staff.
JOB PURPOSE
To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the assistance programme at the local level, in close collaboration with the implementing partners;
Monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage, transport and distribution at the site and verify if the amounts received have been properly recorded, damaged or suspected to be damaged;
Supervise the efficient distribution of food items at the site and ensure proper distribution of entitlements and verify appropriate entitlements are distributed and provide feedback to the supervisor.
conduct regular monthly review meetings with cooperating partners on the commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant issues;
Assist in the implementation of the plan of action, review achievement and constraints and provide Feedback to the senior Programme Assistant.
Report periodically to the PA on relevant events regarding food management, distribution and other related issues;
Identify any apparent issues in the programme and report them to the PA;
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose
Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.
People
Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.
Performance
Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.
Partnership
Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name
Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Strategic Management
Displays basic understanding of WFP’s policies and strategies to perform monitoring and/or evaluation activities and their inter-relationship.
Performance Management
Applies knowledge of WFP’s performance management system to manage resources and relationships to undertake monitoring actions or deliver straightforward evaluations of operations, programmes, or processes to WFP monitoring and/or evaluation quality standards.
Qualitative/Quantitative Methodology
Understand and applies an appropriate mix of established methods and data collection tools to monitoring, reviews or straightforward evaluations, in line with WFP’s strategic and operational results frameworks (metrics), WFP guidance and technical standards.
Data Analytics and Visualization
Collects and summarizes programme data, including information on shipments, distribution site logistics, the status of personas in need, and beneficiaries planned and reached for all programme assistance modalities and activities.
Programme Monitoring and Review
Gathers, organizes, and provides data on programme outputs, processes, and outcomes, including distribution plans and the status, quantity, and quality of food and cash distributed and technical assistance provided.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Nutrition, Agriculture obtained from a recognized institution;
At least three (3) year’s relevant work experience in Agriculture, and nutrition progrommes gained from a reputable organisation; Experience in project planning and management;
Experience in managing, implementing, monitoring and analysing programme related programmes;
Knowledge and experience in quantitative and qualitative research;
Good knowledge and skills in using MS Office applications;
Knowledge of Local Language will be an added Advantage
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has experience analysing programme output and outcome data. • General knowledge of WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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Mercy Corps
Northern, Uganda
Background: NUTEC Financial Services (NUTEC-FS) is a DFID-funded blended finance facility to enhance the agriculture market system in Northern Uganda. It began implementation in early 2019 and will run until March 2022. To implement the facility, Mercy Corps as the implementing partner of DFID is partnering with Equity Bank Uganda to establish a risk sharing credit fund for lending to agribusinesses and agriculture projects that would otherwise be considered ‘too high a risk’ for commercial lending. This is often referred to as “the missing middle”- smaller, often informal SMEs active across the agricultural value chain. The new portfolio of loans will aim to adopt innovative risk assessment and management strategies that incentivise financial institutions to adopt reduced borrowing requirements and make lending capital available to a wider segment of the market. NUTEC-FS made an ambitious commitment to DFID: Support Equity Bank to lend £25 million within three years, backed by a DFID guarantee of £6 million. To deliver on that commitment, NUTEC-FS works with Equity Bank to adopt innovative products and enhanced risk assessment and management strategies that incentivise the Bank to reduce borrowing requirements and make lending capital available to a wider, deeper segment of the agribusiness market. Replication by other financial institutions is a NUTEC-FS imperative. NUTEC-FS plays a unique role at the nexus of commercial delivery and development impact. It has responsibilities to disparate partners. The role requires balanced positioning and carefully crafted communications to maintain the commercial nature of its financial services work whilst facilitating development impact. Purpose / Project Description: The programme needs an experienced Trade Finance and Structured Commodity Finance Professional to support the NUTEC project team and the partner bank to develop innovative structured agricultural commodity finance products and solutions whilst managing attendant risks to help build the Agribusiness Lending Unit (ABLU) portfolio especially in Northern Uganda. The individual will grow the bank’s market position through development and execution of an agribusiness sales strategy to drive growth in the agribusiness portfolio and achieve laid down loan book value and quality targets. Key Responsibilities will include:
Collaborate with the relevant bank teams to structure/develop Agri Trade lending solutions. The consultant will be required to work with the bank team to identify potential agribusinesses and other commodity trade players in the market to inform the new product.
Engage with commodity finance stakeholders including the partner FI, NUTEC FS team, agribusinesses and farmers, potential collateral managers’/monitoring agents, etc to incorporate requisite feedback, meet market demand and ensure additionally to the market.
Support the FI to set up systems to drive the uptake and growth of Agri Trade Finance incomes and business volumes from the process of deal origination, structuring and credit approval to contracting and placement to ensure that the process is finalized within optimal time.
Work closely with the potential service providers such as collateral management service providers to ensure the service offered meets the set standards and manages risks
Work with relevant stakeholders to support adoption of agriculture lending systems in the bank to allow for robust Agri Trade Lending
Ensure compliance with the policies, procedures and regulatory requirements of the selected FI and NUTEC
Train various stakeholders in the bank and partners on Trade Finance solutions, systems and processes.
Deliverables:
Market snapshot (2-3 pages) highlighting agribusiness demand for commodity finance and collateral management services.
Structured Agricultural Commodity Trade Finance Product paper
Development of relevant process flow diagrams and procedures to help deliver the product
Initial testing of the product in the market with a sample of 2-3 potential agribusiness customers and supporting the bank team develop appropriate term sheets.
Training of NUTEC team and Equity Bank Agriculture, Trade Finance and Credit Staff.
Qualifications: Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Horticulture or Animal Science Business, Economics or other business related degree. Master’s degree added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in Structured Commodity Finance products in the Region. Experience in developing similar products for the agriculture sector with commercial banks in the region.
Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in the Trade Finance and Commodity Finance sector.
Experience and knowledge in agriculture, credit guarantee schemes and/or blended finance facility a plus
Demonstrate the ability to work with stakeholders to achieve desired objectives
Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills with ability to network and generate strong business relations
Up to date understanding of the commercial banking and commodity finance sector in Eastern Africa.
Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment
Excellent verbal and writing skills
The Consultant will work closely with: NUTEC FS Team, Trade Finance, Credit and other teams at partner financial institution. The Consultant will report to: NUTEC Financial Services Team Leader with dotted reporting line to the Bank’s Head of Trade Finance/Head of Credit.
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Background: NUTEC Financial Services (NUTEC-FS) is a DFID-funded blended finance facility to enhance the agriculture market system in Northern Uganda. It began implementation in early 2019 and will run until March 2022. To implement the facility, Mercy Corps as the implementing partner of DFID is partnering with Equity Bank Uganda to establish a risk sharing credit fund for lending to agribusinesses and agriculture projects that would otherwise be considered ‘too high a risk’ for commercial lending. This is often referred to as “the missing middle”- smaller, often informal SMEs active across the agricultural value chain. The new portfolio of loans will aim to adopt innovative risk assessment and management strategies that incentivise financial institutions to adopt reduced borrowing requirements and make lending capital available to a wider segment of the market. NUTEC-FS made an ambitious commitment to DFID: Support Equity Bank to lend £25 million within three years, backed by a DFID guarantee of £6 million. To deliver on that commitment, NUTEC-FS works with Equity Bank to adopt innovative products and enhanced risk assessment and management strategies that incentivise the Bank to reduce borrowing requirements and make lending capital available to a wider, deeper segment of the agribusiness market. Replication by other financial institutions is a NUTEC-FS imperative. NUTEC-FS plays a unique role at the nexus of commercial delivery and development impact. It has responsibilities to disparate partners. The role requires balanced positioning and carefully crafted communications to maintain the commercial nature of its financial services work whilst facilitating development impact. Purpose / Project Description: The programme needs an experienced Trade Finance and Structured Commodity Finance Professional to support the NUTEC project team and the partner bank to develop innovative structured agricultural commodity finance products and solutions whilst managing attendant risks to help build the Agribusiness Lending Unit (ABLU) portfolio especially in Northern Uganda. The individual will grow the bank’s market position through development and execution of an agribusiness sales strategy to drive growth in the agribusiness portfolio and achieve laid down loan book value and quality targets. Key Responsibilities will include:
Collaborate with the relevant bank teams to structure/develop Agri Trade lending solutions. The consultant will be required to work with the bank team to identify potential agribusinesses and other commodity trade players in the market to inform the new product.
Engage with commodity finance stakeholders including the partner FI, NUTEC FS team, agribusinesses and farmers, potential collateral managers’/monitoring agents, etc to incorporate requisite feedback, meet market demand and ensure additionally to the market.
Support the FI to set up systems to drive the uptake and growth of Agri Trade Finance incomes and business volumes from the process of deal origination, structuring and credit approval to contracting and placement to ensure that the process is finalized within optimal time.
Work closely with the potential service providers such as collateral management service providers to ensure the service offered meets the set standards and manages risks
Work with relevant stakeholders to support adoption of agriculture lending systems in the bank to allow for robust Agri Trade Lending
Ensure compliance with the policies, procedures and regulatory requirements of the selected FI and NUTEC
Train various stakeholders in the bank and partners on Trade Finance solutions, systems and processes.
Deliverables:
Market snapshot (2-3 pages) highlighting agribusiness demand for commodity finance and collateral management services.
Structured Agricultural Commodity Trade Finance Product paper
Development of relevant process flow diagrams and procedures to help deliver the product
Initial testing of the product in the market with a sample of 2-3 potential agribusiness customers and supporting the bank team develop appropriate term sheets.
Training of NUTEC team and Equity Bank Agriculture, Trade Finance and Credit Staff.
Qualifications: Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Horticulture or Animal Science Business, Economics or other business related degree. Master’s degree added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in Structured Commodity Finance products in the Region. Experience in developing similar products for the agriculture sector with commercial banks in the region.
Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in the Trade Finance and Commodity Finance sector.
Experience and knowledge in agriculture, credit guarantee schemes and/or blended finance facility a plus
Demonstrate the ability to work with stakeholders to achieve desired objectives
Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills with ability to network and generate strong business relations
Up to date understanding of the commercial banking and commodity finance sector in Eastern Africa.
Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment
Excellent verbal and writing skills
The Consultant will work closely with: NUTEC FS Team, Trade Finance, Credit and other teams at partner financial institution. The Consultant will report to: NUTEC Financial Services Team Leader with dotted reporting line to the Bank’s Head of Trade Finance/Head of Credit.
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