Programme Policy Officer (Beyond Cotton) - SSA8 - Maputo

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

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.

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 are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.

JOB PURPOSE

The Project "Production alternatives and disposal of cotton by-products and associated crops in Mozambique" called the "Beyond Cotton" Project is the result of a partnership between the WFP´s Center of Excellence Against Hunger in Brazil, the World Food Program in Mozambique, the Brazilian Cooperation Agency of Brazil and the Brazilian Cotton Institute. Its purpose is to support and strengthen around 1500 family cotton producers and their families in the provinces of Manica and Tete, in the production of cotton and the disposal of by-products and associated food crops with a view to contributing to the increase of income and their food security. Specifically, the project aims to i) encourage the production of cotton by-products and associated food crops; ii) facilitate access to the market for associated food crops; and iii) promote access to foods of high nutritional value. Support better markets opportunities, such as institutional purchase, the project aims to strengthen is a form of food production meets the nutritional demands of the population and guarantees the social and economic evolution of family farmers, introducing new food alternatives on the local production. These alternative forms include creation of local marketing chains, which bring the relationship between producers and consumers closer together; strengthens social relations; values productive diversity; and meets the needs of public-private institutions, enabling access to healthy and quality food for the population, with a view to promoting Food and Nutritional Security - FNS. For the family cotton farmer, it represents an important channel for marketing and generating income on a regular basis, contributing to productive inclusion, the generation of employment in rural areas and the encouragement of cooperatives and associations. For the beneficiaries of public institutions (patients, students, etc.) it means regular and permanent access to better quality products, that is, a step forward in ensuring healthy eating practices that respect the habits and culture of the provinces. Thus, this term of reference aims to hire a consultant to map and prioritize which public-private institutions can make institutional purchases in Mozambique, specifically, in the provinces of Manica and Tete, and to identify potential food demand of these institutions and options of contract to build a food procurement process. Based on the results of this exercise, with consultant’s support, Beyond Cotton Project will draw up a logistical plan for supply and demand and promote the establishment of links between producers and these markets.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree in Economics, Agronomy, Rural Development, Politics or relevant field of study or work-relevant experience. Language: Portuguese working level, English working level is an asset.

Experience: Minimum 4 years or more of professional experience in a relevant field of work.

Knowledge & Skills:

Sound knowledge of project cycle, programme and resource management, humanitarian principles and tools, programmes and transfer modalities. Ability to explain projects and operations to counterparts and to communicate with Government and partners clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; Ability to translate understanding of programme principles into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Activity 6 Manager will work to: • Map of public and private institutions that carry out institutional purchases of food products and cotton by-products in the provinces of Tete and Manica; • Determine the quantitative and qualitative demand of the diagnostic institutions. • Identify potential contract models to define food procurement, regarding food specification; • Propose ways of negotiating / setting fair prices for producers; • Participate in planning meetings with stakeholders to prepare the research / field work plan. • Meeting / workshop to present the diagnosis / validation with all involved. Specifically, the Consultant will undertake the following tasks: - Develop a Report with Food Market opportunities based on local, regional and national institutions, can be access by cotton smallholder farmers from Manica and Tete Region. - Carry out a report 2 with food purchase options, regarding Contract model evaluation, price condition, food specification and food offer during the year. - If possible, given respecting the COVID-19 pandemic threats and related travel restrictions, conduct field work to validate the strategy. - Present the strategy for review and input by WFP internal units across CO and partner; - Integrate feedback from WFP internal units into the strategy for finalization; and - Carry out any other activities related to integrated programming, as needed.

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 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, 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 capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes. 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.

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

• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.). • Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations. • Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Type of Contract: Special Service Agreement -SSA8

Duration: 05 Months

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

05th September 2021

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Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.