Jobs at World Food Program in Uganda - Program Assistant

Job Title: Senior Program Assistant

The World Food Program  is a United Nations frontline agency  against world hunger.
Responsibilities
•    Support the  AME  unit in reviewing , harmonizing  and standardizing the existing  approaches to  vulneralbility  analysis  early warning , food security  and   nutrition assessment  and food aid targeting , including objectives , methodology and  geographic  coverage and data collection methords;
•    Liaise with international  and national organizations with  respect to periodic data acquisition , establishing sound  relationship with  different agencies  for effective collaboration  and common understanding  of food security  and  nutrition analysis;
Qualifications
•    University degree in   agricultural economics , food security or a closely related  field from a recognized  Institution ;
•    At least five years  of relevant working  experience  in  food security  and vulnerability  analysis  or a closely  related field  from a reputable  organization ;
•    Proficiency  in both  oral and written  English is essential;
•    Availability  and willingness to travel as  required to different areas of Uganda


How to apply
Ugandan nationals  who meet  the above requirements  are requested to submit   their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates  under confidential  cover quoting on the envelop.
The Human Resources Officer
UN  World  Food Program
P. O.Box 7159
Kampala
Hand Deliver  applications  should be dropped in a box at the reception  of WFP Offices at plot  17-19, Clement Hill  Road

Deadline: 21 / 03 /2013