Programme Associate (Food systems) – G7 - Beledweyne

Vacancy Announcement No: JR112674

Job Title: Senior Programme Associate (Food systems) – G7

Contract Type/Grade: Fixed-Term G7

Duty Station: Beledweyne.

Contract Duration: 1 year (possibility of extension)

Date of Issue: May 19, 2025      | Closing Date: May 28, 2025\

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

•       Support the operationalization of food systems activities in line with project documents, annual workplans, and the Beletweyne Area Office resilience strategy.

•       Provide technical inputs for the implementation of key agricultural activities, including post-harvest loss reduction through training and storage facility distribution; strengthening of farmer organizations by supporting cooperatives and integrating Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs); facilitating market access via aggregation centres and buyer linkages; and promoting climate-smart agriculture practices such as agroforestry and water harvesting.

•       Ensure that implementation plans incorporate gender, nutrition-sensitive, and climate-resilient approaches.

•       Liaise regularly with cooperating partners, local authorities, and other field actors to ensure coordinated and coherent delivery of activities.

•       Organize and facilitate community sensitization, mobilization, and consultations to support activity design and beneficiary feed-back.

•       Support the establishment of community-based mechanisms (e.g. cooperative committees, farmer field schools) to enhance local ownership.

•       Support the design and roll-out of field monitoring tools and ensure timely collection of quantitative and qualitative data on food system activities.

•       Participate in joint field missions, technical assessments, and market visits and compile reports with actionable recommendations.

•       Assist in the compilation of progress reports, beneficiary lists, success stories, and visibility materials in coordination with CPs and PMLE colleagues.

•       Organize and support capacity-building sessions for CPs, farmers’ groups, and government staff on thematic areas such as coop-erative governance, value chain upgrading, and good agricultural practices.

•       Provide hands-on technical guidance during field visits and support peer learning among stakeholders.

•       Facilitate procurement processes for agricultural tools, inputs, and training services by preparing specifications, delivery follow-up, and coordination with Logistics/Procurement units.

•       Track and report on asset distribution, partner expenditures, and other compliance-related tasks.

•       Perform any other related duties as assigned, particularly those that contribute to a coherent and integrated food systems and resilience portfolio in the Area Office.

Education: Completion of Secondary School Education Or University Degree (Diploma/Bachelors) in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Environment and Climate Change, Rural Development, International Development Assistance, or any other related field.

Experience: At least Seven (7) years of experience with secondary school certificate Or University degree (Diploma/Bachelors) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of relevant experience in project implementation, particularly in agriculture, rural livelihoods/development, or food systems development.

Language: Fluent knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

•       Strong knowledge of rural livelihoods, agricultural value chains, and smallholder support strategies.

•       Understanding of Somalia’s socio-economic and Agro-ecological context, particularly the challenges facing food systems.

•       Practical experience in planning and implementing community-based interventions.

•       Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

•       Ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including communities, NGOs, and government institutions.

•       Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with attention to detail.

This position is open for qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

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•       Internal Applicants: Click here!

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.

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