Programme Policy Officer (Deputy Head of Camp Operations (FT, NOA) Cox's Bazar

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JOB RELATED KEY INFORMATION:

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Deputy Head of Camp Operations (FT, NOA) Cox’s Bazar

Grade: NOA

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Duration of contract: 12 months

Vacancy Number: 178325

Date of Publication: 14 November 2022

Deadline of publication: 27 November 2022

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

No of Position: One (1)

Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar

Nationality: Bangladeshi only

Monthly Salary: As per UN salary scale

JOB PURPOSE

The Programme Policy Officer will work under the day-to-day operational and technical supervision of the Programme Policy Officer- Head of Field Operation to address key operational challenges and report on any key significant issues arising from the field. This will be done in coordination with all partners including but not limited to government counterparts all field related issues, including Programme, security, supply chain, engineering, logistics and emergency sectors amongst others in WFP Cox Bazar. The incumbent will support all of WFP’s efforts to solicit approvals, new initiatives whilst providing practical solutions for the attention of management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision of the Head of Field Operation, Coxs Bazar, the Programme Policy Officer will be responsible for completing these responsibilities, but is not limited to:

1. Contribute to planning and management of WFP field operations (food assistance, nutrition, school feeding, disaster risk reduction, self-reliance activities) in Ukhiya and Teknaf sub-district to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Programme activities and that daily operational issues are timely resolved to prevent losses or delays. 2. Carry out random spot checks and process monitoring of WFP’s programmatic interventions across the refugee operation and share findings and corrective recommendations to Programme Activity Leaders and Deputy Emergency Coordinator - Programme. 3. Build and maintain effective and collaborative relations with the local sub-district authorities, camp-in-charges, site management, protection agencies, civil societies, refugee food management committees amongst other relevant stakeholders and contribute to the expertise sharing and capacity building for effective preparedness and response to food security and livelihoods needs. 4. Coordination of WFP field operations, especially project approval process, with the government counterparts, such as the RRRC office, CiCs and other relevant entities. 5. Oversee WFP field operations in both Ukhiya and Teknaf sub-districts to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Programme activities and daily operational issues. 6. Strengthen field-level coordination with government counterparts, UN & NGO partners, service providers, political/community leaders, and other key stakeholders. 6. Lead and facilitate WFP’s field-oriented activities, including land negotiation, cash and Rohingya volunteers, relocation, fencing and security, access to the camps, amongst others. 7. Contribute to WFP’s coordination on emergency preparedness and response for new arrivals, relocations, natural disasters, infectious diseases among others. 8. Closely monitor government restrictions and policy changes, including cash to refugees, rules surrounding engagement of Rohingya volunteers, fencing, and share major findings and potential risks to management. 9. Support WFP’s new initiatives, such as fresh food corners, digital systems, bKash mobile money (where relevant), amongst others, especially when field coordination is required with the Government and partners. 10. Periodically organize monthly field staff meetings to deliver management messages and collect information about challenges of the field staffs. 11. Accompany field missions internally and externally as required. 12. Perform any other tasks required in the context of the overall WFP operations in Cox's Bazar

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Interpersonal skills; analytical skills; and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team. Proficient in MS Office package, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Post-Graduate degree in Social Science, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies or any related field.

Experience: At least 5 years’ years of experience where a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian response is required.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written English and Bangla is required; Knowledge of Rohingya dialect an added advantage.

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is a leading organization delivering food assistance and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We also support governments of developing countries in their efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition by addressing the underlying causes and disparities in access to food and good nutrition to ensure that no one is left behind in line with the Agenda 2030, Sustaining Peace and Agenda for Humanity. WFP is particularly focused on Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Goal 17 (Partnerships). Delivering on our mandate of Zero Hunger requires us to have a diverse, inclusive and gender-balanced workforce.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to WFP is recognition that ending hunger is a critical first step towards global peace. WFP recognizes that one of the greatest contributions it can make to humanity is to provide a voice to the 690 million hungry people in the world. The Nobel Peace Prize gives us a platform to make their needs heard and to mobilize support for the assistance they need.

WHY WORK WITH US?

This is an opportunity for an exciting and challenging position in a multi-cultural and interdisciplinary team. In addition, we offer:

Meaningful and impactful careers: Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve

Continuous learning and training: We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers

Multicultural and stimulating work environment: We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger

Join our amazing team of vibrant women and men saving lives and changing lives in Bangladesh, watch this video to know more about us https://www.wfp.org/countries/bangladesh .

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

27 November 2022, Sunday

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