UN World Food Programme Procurement Associate (Capacity Strengthening) Jobs in Rwanda
About WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme 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.
Background of the Assignement
These positions are under the project focused on supporting Rwanda’s National School Feeding Programme (NSFP), an essential safety net for children’s education, nutrition and health during this critical period where the programme is in its early years of implementation. The NSFP is additionally confronted by the challenges of the global food and fertilizer price crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine that affect both national food security, and also the implementation of the programme.
The project focuses on supporting the Government of Rwanda in implementing the upcoming School Feeding Strategy and Financing Strategy during this difficult time, particularly focusing on the operationalization of the strategy’s core objective of realizing the cost savings that are required to enable the Government to sustainably fund school feeding over the medium and long term amidst rising prices.
Support will be focused at both district and school level on the new procurement model modifications with a focus to increase cost efficiencies, to maximise the nutritional value of meals and thus to strengthen the NSFP’s ability to meet its objectives. Support will be focused in Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, Karongi and Rutsiro, benefitting approximately 600 schools in these four districts that are among those with high food insecurity.
While the majority of the schools that will benefit from the intervention are NSFP schools, these four districts also include WFP-supported schools that will transition into the Government programme after the 2022/2023 school year.
This position will be responsible for strengthening the capacities of the district and schools for school feeding procurement.
Job Purpose
Provide capacity strengthening, operational support, monitoring and evaluation, and training focused on procurement of food items for school feeding. This position will support districts and schools in those districts on procurement procedures and improve the capacity of districts and schools to efficiently procure local nutritious commodities for school feeding.
The incumbents will work closely with WFP Procurement staff, the School Feeding team and the Food Safety and Quality Officer in the Country Office. Close work at the district level with school feeding district coordinators is key. The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the Head of Field Office and will report to the WFP Senior Expert on Public Procurement attached to the school feeding program in the Country Office.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the head of field office, and technical supervision of the WFP National Expert on Public Procurement for the School Feeding programme, the Incumbent will carry out the following responsibilities:
Contribute to building the capacity of supply chain actors in districts to supply the National School Feeding Programme, around procurement processes and standards.
Work with the Districts to conduct induction courses for all newly appointed stakeholders working on procurement (e.g., school tender committee members) to acquaint them with school feeding procurement guidelines
Provide guidance on how to conduct efficient procurement operations; issue tenders, receive offers, evaluate offers, award and execute contracts or purchase orders
Work with district to conduct quarterly linkage sessions between district authorities, schools, and local suppliers for the local procurement of food items
Advocate for increased cost efficiencies of district-level procurement, such as through the purchase of fortified foods for increased nutritional value of the school meal
In collaboration with the district, coordinate the development of procurement capacity building plans for schools and participate in their dissemination to all stakeholders
Carrying out training needs assessment in schools’ and providing on job training and coaching to school procurement committees to enable them apply procurement guidelines correctly
Work with the WFP Senior Expert on Public Procurement to develop appropriately detailed procurement training modules based on the identified needs and consolidate these into a procurement training package, including an M&E framework for training efficacy.
Conduct observational visits and assessments at the school level in cooperation with district authorities/officials to better understand challenges faced by schools when conducting procurement operations
Assess the compliance at the school level with the procurement guidelines in the School Feeding Operational Guidelines and conduct follow-up visits with schools who have received training.
Participate and organize engagement sessions with stakeholders (including headteachers, district leaders, cooperative leaders, etc.) in public food procurement, in collaboration with the WFP Senior Expert on Public Procurement.
Conduct capacity strengthening sessions with school management, school feeding procurement committees and other stakeholders on procurement of food e.g., through provision of training sessions.
Guide the school procurement committees on the appropriate utilization of public procurement templates (Procurement Plan, Expression of interest, solicitation documents, contracts, opening and evaluation reports, notification letters to school management) to align with public procurement requirements.
Provide guidance to school management in establishing School Tender Committees (STC) and ensure established committees are fulfilling responsibilities and have the correct membership.
Provide guidance and support on contract monitoring tools; mainly on monitoring and verifying food delivered.
Provide guidance on accurate and timely reports of procurement activities and how this is prepared to facilitate informed decision making and ensuring compliance with public procurement reporting requirements like timelines, valid reporting, templates.
Deliverables
Monthly progress reports on capacity strengthening activities and implementation of effective local procurement for school feeding
Capacity strengthening trainings to stakeholders
Lessons learnt report after one year
Qualifications and Experience Required
Education:
First University degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Law, Nutrition, Development studies, M&E, Business Administration, Agriculture, or other related fields with relevant work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience:
At least 6 years of experience in public procurement, supply chain, purchasing, school feeding capacity strengthening processes and/or related fields
Knowledge & Skills:
Field monitoring, training, capacity strengthening at the local level
Expertise in public procurement processes in Rwanda or similar settings
Knowledge in conducting procurement oversight missions/exercises would be an advantage
Demonstrated experience/skills coordinating procurement processes
Ability to write clearly, and strong communication and presentation skills
Languages:
Must have fluency in English and Kinyarwanda
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Procurement Associate (Capacity Strengthening) Jobs in Rwanda
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