National Consultant - Technical Assistance UN JPGE

Lilongwe

Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
Location: Lilongwe
Grade: Consultancy - National Consultant - Locally recruited Contractors Agreement
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Closing Date: Closed

Local Consultant- Technical Assistant JPGE

National Consultant - Technical Assistant UN- Joint Programme on Girls Education

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 AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The World Food Programme, as the UN coordinating agency for the JPGE, is therefore seeking the services of a technical specialist to be seconded to the Ministry of Education Science and Technology to support the Government JPGE National Coordinator’s office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Build capacity for intra-ministerial coordination of JPGE program delivery
Linkages for national line ministries, district offices, UN agencies and other partners

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES CONT:

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

MoEST focal points task descriptions
Approved (quarterly) plans and budgets in line with departmental mandates
Monthly progress reports from coordination team (including from desk officers in other line ministries)
Minutes of MoEST management meetings discussing quarterly progress reports for JPGE coordination
Monthly consultancy report: An analytical view of progress report in terms of support provided, challenges faced, how they were addressed and focus on addressing challenges in the next reporting period.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:	Masters’ Degree in Development Studies, Social sciences, International development or any other relevant advanced university degree.
Experience:	10 years Professional experience, in program development and M & E related issues. Strong experience in developing multi-stakeholder strategies in national and International development, involving business.
Knowledge & Skills:	Solid understanding of Girls Education programming in Malawi. Previous experience working in/with government systems is a must , especially working with Ministry of Education Science & Technology. Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, persuade, influence and adapt communication styles to different situations and individuals.
Languages:	English

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline for receiving applications is 17th September 2019.

Please attach all the relevant certificates and contacts for 3 traceable referees.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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