Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 21 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Accountabilities And Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Strategic Outcome 2 Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following key duties:
• Lead the further development of climate action and a CSA strategy for the country office.
• Act as the technical reference for WFP operational staff for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems related to technical elements of climate action and CSA, especially CA, across programmes.
• Develop work plans, budgets and plans for WFP’s climate related activities, with a focus on CA programming project, ensuring alignment with

programme policies and guidance.
• Coordinate with operational partners to ensure efficient implementation of activities. Support drafting of partnership agreements, review reports and the processing of payments in close collaboration with support units.
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports on climate action and CSA activities. Prepare reports and data analysis (e.g., resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
• Liaise with support units, such as supply chain management, M&E and finance, and field-based teams and operational partners to support effective

collaboration and timely implementation, monitoring and reporting of activities.
• Support technical assistance to the Government on climate-sensitive public works through the integration of CSA, including CA, into the VUP social protection programme.
• Support national climate and CA stakeholder coordination efforts through effective representation of WFP in line with the Country Strategic Plan. This

support will include chairing meetings, convening workshops and organizing advocacy events with external partners.
• Foster partnerships between WFP, governments, private sector partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure effective day-to-day internal operational information sharing, coordination and collaboration with Kigali-based units and field offices in the

implementation of activities.
• Ensure evidence generation of the process that would inform replication and scale up beyond the initial pilot.
• Contribute to the development of funding proposals and concept notes as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications And Experience
Education Advanced University degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, International Development, or other relevant fields, or, a First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Languages Fluency (level C) in English language and Kinyarwanda
Experience
• At least three years of professional experience humanitarian or development programmes, preferably in climate smart agriculture.
• Experience in leading or supporting programme and project management.

Knowledge & Skills
• Has implemented technical humanitarian or development programmes or projects in close collaboration with Government entities.
• Expertise in climate smart agriculture, especially conservation agriculture.
• A proactive attitude, an ability to plan work and prioritise competing activities to ensure their completion.
• Ability to work independently and in an organised manner, with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds and to manage external partnerships.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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