Programme Associate (Innovation) SSA6 Kampala

Programme & Policy Innovation

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ABOUT WFP

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year.

Brief description of WFP in Uganda

WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Uganda with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.

As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Associate (Innovation) SSA6 to be based in Kampala. The selected candidate will be employed on a Special Service Agreement

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The job is found in WFP Uganda Country Office. The incumbent will be reporting to the Uganda Country Office Innovation Advisor. This person will also be working with functional units in the Uganda country office including Partnerships, HR, Supply Chain, Programme, etc. and Area/Field Offices as well as stakeholders within the Uganda external innovation ecosystem. The Government of Uganda has made a formal commitment to valuing the impact of innovation through the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) which recognizes the importance of Science, Technology, and Innovation to drive socio-economic growth and transformation. In parallel, the private sector/informal Uganda innovation ecosystem has been developing at a rapid pace over the past few years and there is strong potential for various WFP Uganda teams and programmes to tap into burgeoning innovation programmes. Recognizing the growing innovation space in the country, including an increase in innovation hubs and entrepreneurial activity, WFP is eager to understand how best to connect with and foster this growth.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Supporting the implementation of the Ugandan Innovation Strategy through the technical design, development, delivery and scale of impactful products, services and processes to increase food security in Uganda. The incumbent will use Human Centred Design and design thinking techniques to identify and scale desirable, feasible and viable innovations

2. Manage IGNITE Food Systems innovation programme implementation and events with the support of the Innovation Advisor WFP Innovation Hub for Eastern Africa and support the scale-up of innovations through partnerships management and close coordination with relevant WFP and external stakeholders.

3. Be the country office product, service and process designer

a. Create design concepts and drawings to determine the best product

b. Present product ideas to relevant team members for brainstorming

c. Suggest improvements to design and performance to products and services

d. Employ design concepts into functional prototypes

e. Perform research on product and services technologies and structures to implement into design concepts

f. Maintain up to date on current industry trends and market conditions

g. Coordinate with programme team to ensure accurate communication and efficiency in the design phase

h. Modify and revise existing WFP products and services designs to meet client expectations

Key Accountabilities 1 and 2

KEY ACCOUTABILITY 1

1. Learn and understand the needs of WFP people of concern

a. Conduct design research to generate value (utility) for the end users

b. Gather cumulative experiences of human interactions, experiences and artifacts

c. Use empathy thinking and modelling to gather research

d. Prepare multimedia presentations that use words, photos, drawings, and stories to present complex human archetypes, needs, patterns and narrative data

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY 2

2. Concept development

a. Develop written innovative concepts to present to programme teams and other stakeholders

b. Develop innovative and effective communication strategies and support in their execution

Key Accountabilities 3 and 4

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY 3

1. Lead ideation and brainstorming workshops

a. Organize and facilitate ideation and brainstorm workshops and boot camps where teams are supported by human centred design methods as they go through the innovation process

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY 4

Prototyping and testing

a. Enable low-cost, rapid testing and visualization of ideas by supporting teams to design prototypes.

b. Build representation of ideas c. Implement pilots using a lean approach to gather quick and measurable value propositions

Key Accountabilities 5 and 6

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY 5

Support implementation of scaling plans of successful prototypes and pilots

a. Together with the innovation advisor and a programme team member, develop and implement scaling plans for innovative ideas including the development of sustainable business models.

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITY

Innovation capacity development and external innovation programme management

a. Train teams on innovation methodology such as design thinking, lean start-up, and agile project management through in person, online or blended formats.

b. Manage innovation projects from regional bureau and the accelerator as needed

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

Leads by Example with Integrity

Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards:

Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards Respects others and values diversity:

Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same Stays focused and calm under pressure:

Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same

Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn: \

Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Delivers results for maximum impact:

Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results Delegates appropriately:

Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed Adapts readily to change:

Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Is inclusive and collaborative: Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues

Gives timely and constructive feedback:

Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback

Builds and shares new perspectives:

Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives

Applies Strategic Thinking

Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision:

Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision

Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things:

Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant Analyses and evaluates data:

Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making

Considers the impact of decisions:

Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Builds partnerships: Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with others

Collaborates to deliver common objectives:

Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common goals

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design. Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers) Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation. Broad Knowledge of Specialized Areas Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes. Emergency Programming Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes. Strategic Policy Engagement w/Government Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and product design, architecture, technology or other related degrees

Experience: Technical skills in Computer Generated Design (CAD) and Adobe design software. Bonus if the candidate has visual illustration capabilities

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an international design or innovation studio and working in the humanitarian/international development sector.

Program and event organization, project management, and data collection and analysis experience required.

Experience working with start-ups/organizations in the East Africa innovation ecosystem and/or in food systems is beneficial.

Experience owning and building strategies to develop new concepts

Experience navigating a complex network of stakeholders

Must have an up-to-date portfolio of product, service and design work

Languages: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and skills

a. Passion and deep understanding of innovation and relevant context

b. Wide-reaching networks in the innovation community in Uganda and globally

c. Design experience and/or start-up mentality, i.e.; experience of working and leading across functions/teams to get things done in a hands-on way

d. Proven track record of driving projects, effectively managing projects and events from design to completion

e. Strong conceptual thinking to develop new strategies and innovative project

f. Able to interact with a broad range of stakeholders and external audiences with maturity and tact

g. Ability to manage and motivate indirect reports (matrix management), set clear expectations, and encourage them to develop their skills and take ownership

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20th January 2023

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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