19 Job Positions of School Feeding Program Specialist at Ministry of Education (MINEDUC): (Deadline 4 August 2025)
19 Job Positions of School Feeding Program Specialist at Ministry of Education (MINEDUC): (Deadline 4 August 2025)
Job responsibilities
Key Roles and Responsibilities • Develop and oversee quarterly action plans for the School Feeding Program, ensuring alignment with national operational guidelines and policies. • Supervise the effective implementation of the school feeding program across all schools in the district. • Monitor the progress of school feeding activities at the district level, ensuring timely execution and addressing any challenges that arise. • Collaborate with sectors and schools to plan school feeding activities, budgets, and resource allocation. • Work closely with the district procurement unit to plan and ensure the timely procurement, delivery, and proper storage of food commodities, maintaining standards of quality, quantity, and safety. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of food procurement, deliveries, consumption, inventory, and other school feeding data in the School Data Management System (SDMS). • Track performance indicators such as student attendance and meal distribution and prepare regular narrative and financial reports for the district, MINEDUC, and other relevant institutions. • Coordinate and collaborate with school leaders, food handlers, local authorities, nutritionists, and community members to ensure smooth and integrated program implementation. • Lead training and capacity-building sessions for school staff, cooks, food handlers, and community members on food safety, nutrition, and hygiene practices. • Mobilize community support and advocate for contributions from parents, local partners, and development stakeholders to sustain and expand school feeding activities. • Support the establishment and effective operation of school feeding governance structures at district, sector, and school levels. • Represent the school feeding program in local forums and coordinate with stakeholders to integrate feeding efforts into broader development initiatives. • Participate in research, assessments, and evaluations led by MINEDUC to support evidence-based program improvements. • Organize and participate in regular joint monitoring activities to ensure efficient and effective program delivery. • Collaborate with MINEDUC on all financial matters related to the school feeding program, including reconciling received funds and supporting audits to promote transparency and accountability. • Analyze and synthesize reports from schools and sectors, and submit consolidated monthly and quarterly reports to MINEDUC, with copies to MINALOC and WFP. • Collaborate closely with the district procurement unit to plan and coordinate the timely processing of contracts and procurement of food commodities, ensuring compliance with standards of quality, quantity, and food safety. • Participate in or attend special events, meetings, and other relevant initiatives related to the school feeding program, as requested by the district or MINEDUC. • Perform any other duties related to the school feeding program as assigned by MINEDUC or the district.
Qualifications
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- Master’s Degree in Law5 Years of relevant experience
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics7 Years of relevant experience
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- Bachelors in Project Management7 Years of relevant experience
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- Master’s Degree in Project Management5 Years of relevant experience
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- Masters in Business Administration5 Years of relevant experience
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Law7 Years of relevant experience
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies7 Years of relevant experience
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- Master’s Degree in Economics5 Years of relevant experience
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- Master’s Degree in Development Studies5 Years of relevant experience
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health7 Years of relevant experience
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- Master’s Degree in Public Health5 Years of relevant experience
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition7 Years of relevant experience
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration7 Years of relevant experience
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture7 Years of relevant experience
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- Master’s Degree in Agriculture5 Years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in Nutrition5 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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- Commitment to continuous learning
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- Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills
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- Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to communication and media
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- Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with others under pressure & solve problems
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- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as good customer care skills;
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- High integrity and professional ethical standards
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- • Excellent team work, communication and interpersonal skills;
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- Demonstrated ability to work well in an inter-cultural environment;
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, excellent problem-solving skills, Inclusiveness, Accountability
Psychometric Languages
- English
Psychometric Domains
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- Critical thinkingCompetence / Skills
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- Knowledge/AwarenessBehavior and attitude
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- CoordinationBehavior and attitude
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- AssertivenessCommunication skills
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- Clear and Effective CommunicationCommunication skills
- Cross-Cultural CommunicationCommunication skillsCLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY
