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JOB TITLE: | Programme Policy Officer (School Meals) |
TYPE OF CONTRACT: | Service Contract, SC8 |
UNIT/DIVISION: | Kotido Field Office (KFO) |
DUTY STATION (City, Country): | Kotido, Uganda |
DURATION: | 1 Year |
REPORTING LINE: | To the Head of Field Office (HoFO) |
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
To oversee the school meals programme in Karamoja and manage the urgent transition to a home-grown school feeding (HGSF) approach. This role will integrate nutrition, livelihoods, agriculture production, and climate adaptation to enhance the sustainability and impact of school meals in the sub-region. The Programme Policy Officer will ensure that the programme that is implemented in 315 schools and serves about 220,000 students supports local agricultural production, improves dietary diversity, strengthens community livelihoods, and builds resilience to climate change.
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programme Management
Agricultural Support and Livelihood Integration
Nutrition and Health
Climate Adaptation
Community Engagement
Monitoring & Evaluation
Policy Development
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: |
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Experience | Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in managing school feeding programmes, agricultural projects, or nutrition initiatives. Proven experience in developing and implementing integrated programmes that combine nutrition, agriculture, livelihoods, and climate adaptation. Experience working in a humanitarian or development context, preferably with an international organization, NGO, or United Nations.
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Knowledge & Skills: | Technical Skills: Strong understanding of home-grown school feeding models, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and climate-smart practices. Proficiency in programme planning, implementation, and monitoring. Knowledge of food security, livelihoods programming, and climate adaptation strategies. Key Competencies: Deep knowledge of school feeding programmes, nutrition, agriculture, livelihoods, and climate adaptation. Strong ability to plan, implement, and monitor integrated school feeding programmes effectively. Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and foster partnerships. Skilled in training and mentoring local staff, farmers, and community members. Proficient in using data to inform programme strategies and measure impact. Committed to engaging and empowering communities to improve nutrition, livelihoods, and resilience. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and people skills. Strong leadership and team management abilities. Critical thinking skills and adaptability to changing environments. Commitment to community engagement and participatory approaches.
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Languages: | Fluency in oral and written English. Working knowledge of local languages is an added advantage. |
Application Deadline: June 28, 2024
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