ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps com- munities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This position is located in WFP Ethiopia country office based in Addis Ababa, under the direct supervision of the Project Manager of the Food Management Improvement Project, a capacity building initiative under the Logistics Unit; and the overall supervision of the Sr. Logistics Officer (Head of Supply Chain unit)
JOB PURPOSE
To support the development of sustainable training programmes to build skill-sets and competencies of government staff to implement FMIP products.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the FMIP Project Manager, the Training Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the development of sustainable training programmes to build skill-sets and competencies of government staff to implement FMIP products. He/She will be expected to work with concerned FMIP staff to propose, develop, and implement trainings and post-training programmes that address identified skill and competency gaps in implementing FMIP products.
The key responsibilities of this position are:
- Develop training plans (including budget) for approval;
- Coordinate with FMIP and government stakeholders to design, deliver, evaluate and revise existing training and post-training support activities;
- Lead efforts at securing procurement of required vendors for full implementation of the trainings;
- Track and report on implementation plan of trainings and post-training support activities;
- Gather all existing FMIP training materials, standardize and improve them where possible to contribute to the production and availability of these materials to time and quality standards;
- Maintain training databases and training records, as well as access to training materials;
- Maintain and develop excellent relations with training partners, educational experts, and programme stakeholders;
- Actively seek and use feedback to improve business processes and procedures.
- Respond to complex business support queries in order to provide a timely and accurate resolution of enquiries for clients.
- Assess and recommend improvements to procedures and practices, to contribute to the effective delivery of business support services.
- Perform as a trainer, or a resource person as needed. Identify suitable training venues, and organize necessary logistical arrangements;
- Facilitate and/or prepare training manuals/handbooks and ensure their effective dissemination/use;
- Coordinate all FMIP training programmes’ related logistics and administrative support.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbent will fill the role of Business Support Assistant as required. He/She will be required to support the project staff in executing their activities by liaising with external providers and government counterparts, inviting participants to FMIP events, organizing travel, DSA disbursements, and payments to third parties.
- Other requirements, as required.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Proven project management and information management experience.
- Experience in conceptualizing and leading large scale workshops. With ability to liaise confidently and consult effectively with a broad array of stakeholders and to present to large audiences.
- Some experience in procurement and administrative support would be considered an added advantage.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in business management,supply chain or related area. First University degree in a field related to Business Administration and/or Supply Chain Management is an added value
Experience: 6 or more years of progressively responsible experience in support work out of which at least 1 year of experience in supply chain project management or coordination of large scale training activities;
LANGUAGE
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
28 February 2017
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa
