Programme Policy Officer (CBT) P3 - Bangladesh, Dhaka

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Are you an experienced Programme Policy Officer interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing inits people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projectsdirectly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by Thursday, 14 December 2023 (11:59 PM CET).

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using foodassistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

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WHY JOIN US?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe
• We offer attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position would report to the Head of Progamme and would lead the CBT team in Bangladesh CO. CBT operation in Bangladesh serves 90% of WFP portfolio of the CO. This spans from emergency assistance in refugees camps to social protection in flood prone areas. Considering the variety of WFP intervention in Bangladesh and its future evolution, the ideal candidate will be someone equipped by solid WFP background, familiarity with emergency operations and solid learning capacities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Contribute to formulation and implementation of WFP’s CBT (Cash-Based Transfers) programme strategy in line with the organisational strategy, WFP-wide programme policies and context at Bangladesh Country Office level; translate the CBT strategy and WFP-wide programme policies into Country level practices;
• Design operations by being inspired by the principle of cost-efficiency and effectiveness and consider innovative approaches such as integration of market interventions, financial inclusion and link of delivery systems to existing and effective ones owned by local private sector or governments to boost sustainability. Proactively juggle with transfer modalities to reach the most appropriate choice for a defined context;
• Coordinate and manage the WFP Cash-Based Transfer Working Group at Bangladesh Country Office level when required and represent WFP in external humanitarian Cash Working Group to ensure a closer coordination with other UN agencies and donors;
• Guide and coordinate Country Office units (e.g. Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, Finance, M&E and RAM) to ensure synchronized technical backstopping and compliance with corporate policy, strategic objectives, and guidance;
• Enhance WFP’s leadership status in forums related to CBT and wider programme policy focus areas such as food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience, or engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts;
• Maintain close contact with key partners and advise on opportunities for strategic collaboration; for example, assist counterparts in governments and/or other stakeholders in identifying where CBT interventions can be usefully employed and provide support and technical expertise;
• Encourage the use of cash based transfers programmes through government social safety systems when possible and applicable;
• Reassess context during project implementation and be flexible to adjust operational planning if required;
• In project closure phase, identify lessons learnt and contribute for a better future planning;
• Identify and select cooperating partners and, in collaboration with Finance or IT and Supply Chain, financial service providers or retailers able to deal efficiently and effectively with the delivery part of the CBT programmes; negotiate in details Field Level Agreements and/or Service Providers contracts according to established rules and regulations;
• Assure qualitative performance by defining specific risks and mitigation actions for every cash based transfer operation;
• Contribute to resources mobilisations efforts for WFP projects, clearly articulating the need for CBT and related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation;
• Advise and support the development and execution of functional and multi-functional trainings related to cash based transfers’ programming to enhance the capacity of WFP employees and partners;
• Motivate and develop a competent and diverse team of staff to enable high performance;
• Take responsibility for incorporating gender in all areas of work, for inclusive, participatory and equitable programming that delivers gender equality results in food security and nutrition;
• Undertake other assigned tasks, as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Advanced University degree preferably in International Affairs, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Science, Business Administration, Public Policy or other field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian food assistance and/or social safety-net cash programming;
• At least two (2) years of relevant working experience in CBT programming in diverse contexts;
• Solid experience in the design, set-up, implementation and monitoring of transfer modality systems (in-kind food and cash based transfers);
• At least one field mission experience to support the setting-up and running of CBT operations or, experience in at least one CBT emergency operation;
• Coordination skills and the ability to work across units in WFP.

Language:

• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Solid understanding of the theory and application of food security, nutrition and safety net programmes;
• Awareness and strong interest on social protection issues especially the knowledge of policies and practices around long-term financial opportunities for poor and vulnerable people are highly valued;
• Solid understanding of Project Cycle Management and its application;
• Excellent understanding of CBT programming and proven ability to assess, design, set-up, implement, monitor CBT programmes;
• Good understanding of essential needs analysis and programming;
• Demonstrated experience in taking initiatives when implementing programmes;
• Experience in complex emergencies and protracted crisis situations is an advantage;
• Good background knowledge in financing processes and experience in analytical work are desirable assets;

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Applies Strategic Thinking

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position and candidates must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
• Mobility is and continues to be, a core contractual requirement in WFP. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed term as well as a rotational contract with a probationary period of one year.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.
• The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Dhaka, Bangladesh to take up this assignment.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academicqualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable)
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requestedat a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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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.