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Support policy and program activities for food assistance needs.
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Overview
Support policy and program activities for food assistance needs.
You have:
- At least two (2) years of postgraduate professional experience.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- Advanced University degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Economics, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance.
- Has gained experience in implementing technical programs.
- Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (FT-NOA)
Unit: Programmes
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Grade: NOA (National Officer Level A)
Contract Duration: 1 year as a probatory period
Duty Station: El Salvador/San Salvador
ABOUT WFP:
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) saves lives in emergencies and changes the lives of millions worldwide. WFP's mission is to help achieve the goal of Zero Hunger by 2030.
In El Salvador, WFP supports vulnerable urban and rural households (particularly women and youth) to enhance their employment and income opportunities capacities to feed themselves better. In this, WFP works closely with government institutions, such as the Ministry of Education (e.g., school feeding), Ministry of Tourism (Gastro-Lab) and Ministry of Agriculture (microinsurance). Capacity strengthening is provided on the community and institutional level. In all programmes, emphasis is made on positively impacting nutrition, the environment, gender equality and the protection of beneficiaries. In addition, during all times, the WFP prepares and responds to emergencies with other national and non-governmental actors.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:
In July 2022, WFP El Salvador began the implementation of its new Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2022-2027. Based on a comprehensive consultation process and an analysis of the key drivers of food security and nutrition in the country, and based on WFP's humanitarian assistance, the essential themes of building resilience, adapting to climate change, and changing food preparation practices and eating habits have emerged as priorities for WFP's program portfolio. Climate change multiplies existing threats to food security and malnutrition, makes natural disasters more frequent and intense, makes fertile land and water more difficult to access, and increases agricultural productivity even more challenging. It will disproportionately impact the most vulnerable people, most of whom live in fragile areas prone to climate hazards, ultimately putting their livelihoods at risk, pushing people to seek opportunities in urban areas, often relying on the precarious informal sector or migrating irregularly out of the country. To respond to these complex challenges, WFP employs a food systems approach intending, for example, to strengthen the capacities of local farmers and connect them to institutional procurement, providing fortified food to beneficiaries of a national social programme.
JOB PURPOSE:
To support policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes, is expected to perform the following duties:
- Contribute towards developing several projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with broader programme policies and guidance.
- Provide project management support to programmes and projects, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
- Follow data gathering and monitoring systems, ensuring rigorous quality standards are maintained.
- Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in developing policies, programmes, and activities.
- Contribute to preparing accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration and monitor ongoing projects.
- Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages and programmes.
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners, and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs and enhance national food systems, e.g., through project management support of learning initiatives.
- Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a referral point and assisting them with analysis and queries.
- Other as required.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:
Capability Name
Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Programme Lifecycle & Food
Assistance
Displays ability to identify the main hunger problem at the national or subnational level to design and implement context-specific programmes that integrate complex analysis and the full range of food assistance tools.
Transfer Modalities (Food,
Cash, Voucher)
Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development.
Broad Knowledge of
Specialised areas (i.e.
Nutrition, VAM, etc.)
Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP-specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring.
Emergency Programming
Displays ability to translate understanding of programme principles in emergencies and protracted conflict situations into relevant, effective, and context-specific approaches.
Strategic Policy Engagement
w/ Government
Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government-owned food and nutrition security programmes.
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 delivering 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
Fosters 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 can 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
Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- At least two (2) years of postgraduate professional experience.
- Has gained experience in implementing technical programs.
- Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
- Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced University degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Economics, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Spanish.
Please visit the following website for detailed information on working with WFP: https://www.wfp.org/careers
Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate based on HIV/AIDS status.
Deadline for applications: 15 October 2023.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you implemented a program that addressed food security in a community? | This question helps assess your practical experience and understanding of community needs. | Provide a specific example, highlighting your role, challenges faced, and outcomes. |
| How do you ensure collaboration with government entities in program implementation? | This question evaluates your skills in stakeholder engagement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of a program? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you adapted a project in response to unforeseen challenges? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for data analysis to inform program decisions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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