Programme Policy Officer (Agronomist) NOB Niamey

Programme & Policy

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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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB DETAILS

POSTION TITLE: Programme Policy Officer ( Agronomist)

GRADE: NO-B

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed-term

CONTRACT DURATION: 12 months (possible extension)

DUTY STATION: Niamey, Niger

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 07 September 2023

DEADLINE OF APPLICATION: 21 September 2023

Le PAM offre des opportunités égales à tous.

Le PAM est engagé à promouvoir une culture de travail dans laquelle chaque employé (e) comprend, et est en mesure de mener à bien ses responsabilités professionnelles et maintenir la dignité des collègues de travail. Le PAM offre des opportunités de carrière pour ses employés et les accompagne dans leur développement professionnel avec des actions de formations et d’apprentissages continues.

Également Le PAM est déterminé à créer et maintenir sur le lieu de travail un climat harmonieux, fondé sur le respect mutuel et la compréhension, exempt de discrimination, de harcèlement, de harcèlement sexuel et d’abus d’autorité et respectueux de la diversité. Le PAM s’est engagé dans la diversité et l’inclusion dans son effectif et encourage les candidatures féminines et masculines qualifiés de tous les milieux religieux et ethniques à faire leur demande. Le PAM a une tolérance zéro pour la discrimination et ne fait pas de discrimination en fonction du statut du VIH/SIDA.

Enfin, le PAM cherche à promouvoir l'égalité des sexes et l'autonomisation des femmes et est certain que sa mission de lutte contre la faim dans le monde ne peut être atteinte que si les femmes, les hommes, les filles et les garçons ont des chances égales en matière d'accès aux ressources et aux services ainsi qu’à la participation à des rôles de prise de décision.

Durée du contrat : 1 an (renouvelable)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs) and job holders report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer. Job holders operate with a high degree of independence, manage more junior staff to ensure that programme and policy objectives are achieved in full. They are usually involved in a wide variety of programme and policy activities and analytical work, some of which may be of a considerable complexity. At this level job holders are expected to contribute to performance improvement.

JOB PURPOSE

Fournir un soutien aux activités politiques et programmatiques qui répondent efficacement aux besoins en assistance alimentaire.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Gérer le partenariat avec une quinzaine d’ONG de mises en œuvre du Programme Résilience, trois Ministères techniques du développement rural, six Universités publiques du Niger, et agences de développement. Contribuer dans l’élaboration ou la mise à jour des documents contractuels, la stratégie d’intervention, les plans opérationnels, etc.
2. Assurer le support aux Sous Bureau (SO) dans l’élaboration des plans annuels des activités, l’analyse et la validation des projets proposés par les partenaires ainsi que les discussions budgétaires. Représenter l’Unité dans les réunions techniques/stratégiques au Niger et dans la Sous-région ;
3. Contribuer au suivi et l’évaluation des programmes, la validation des rapports d’activités et financiers ;
4. Planifier et conduire les formations des acteurs (PAM, ONG, Services techniques, Communes, COGES,) dans le domaine de la résilience et coordonner les formations organisées par les ministères techniques et les Université ;
5. Conduire des missions terrains d’appuis aux SO pour le suivi des réalisations, le renforcement des capacités des acteurs, assurer le respect des clauses contractuelles, l’identification des insuffisances et des solutions ;
6. Coordonner la collecte et l’analyse des données relatives à la création d’actifs Productifs et la stratégie de progression ;
7. Appuyer la réalisation des Programmations Saisonnières basées sur les Moyens d’Existence (PSME) et la formation des acteurs sur la réalisation des Planifications Communautaires Participatives et le ciblage.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

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 Specialized 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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses. Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.

Experience: At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional postgraduate (Master’s) experience or a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the same fields for First University degree holders.

National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• A approfondi ses connaissances techniques grâce à une exposition aux équipes techniques.

• A pris en charge la mise en œuvre de programmes.

• A contribué aux discussions et aux décisions politiques en apportant des avis.

COMPETENCIES

Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance

Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher)

Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.)

Emergency Programming

Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government

WFP offers equal opportunities to all

WFP is committed to promoting a work culture in which every employee understands and is able to carry out their work responsibilities and maintain the dignity of their co-workers. WFP offers career opportunities for its employees and supports them in their professional development with training and continuous learning actions.

WFP is also committed to creating and maintaining a harmonious climate in the workplace, based on mutual respect and understanding, free of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority and respectful of diversity. WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages qualified women and men from all religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. WFP has a zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate based on the status of HIV / AIDS.

Finally, WFP seeks to promote gender equality and women's empowerment and is confident that its mission to fight global hunger can only be achieved if women, men, girls and boys equal opportunity for access to resources and services and participation in decision-making roles

Contract Duration: 1 year (Renewable)

Remuneration: The gross salary for this grade varies from 20.678.000 fcfa to 26.007.000 fcfa per annum in addition to which you will be granted an allowance for spouse and dependent children under certain conditions.

Eligibility: This vacancy is open to candidates of Nigerien nationality.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

WFP is an employer of choice for women. We value your contributions and are sensitive to your needs. That is why:

"We work to ensure that you have a work/life balance"

• 6 months maternity leave with full pay.
• breastfeeding breaks of up to 2 hours per day and rooms for nursing mothers.
• Flexible working hours (due to illness of children, spouse, etc.) including telecommuting if necessary.
• "We encourage and work to develop your career" through:
• opportunities for growth and development of leadership capabilities.
• training opportunities, capacity building to boost their career.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Closing date of application: Septembre 21st 2023

Applications should be sent only on-line through WFP recruitment website.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us within 2 months, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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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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