Programme Policy Officer (Economist), SC9

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Vacancy Announcement

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Economist) Grade: SC9 Type of contract: Service Contract Duration: 12 months Duty Station: Dhaka Number of positions: 01 Date of Publication: 30 May 2024 Deadline of Application: 12 June 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus medical insurance.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs, and direction and to undertake a Value for Money and return on investment analysis of the programme through establishing a system for costs’ calculations by tracking actual expenses.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Establish indicators and a framework for Value for Money (VfM) and Return on Investment (RoI) analyses.
2. Establish a system for cost calculations by tracking actual expenses on an as-needed basis.
3. Mainstream data collection for value for money/return on investment through the existing monitoring system using the proposed VfM/RoI approach.
4. Draft and finalize VfM/RoI analysis reports by comparing them with available cost data from other programs, highlighting success stories, and lessons learned from the program.
5. Analyze to identify opportunities for improving VfM/RoI through appropriate revisions of procurement methods and other cost drivers where applicable and feasible."
6. Conduct RoI analysis based on primary/secondary data collected from the resilience and social protection program.
7. Contribute to the analysis of the total factor productivity of WFP programs and climate risk financing, climate adaptation financing, and school feeding financing.
8. Develop and coordinate data-gathering and monitoring systems, ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
9. Research and analyze a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programs, and activities.
10. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports on programs and activities that enable informed decision-making and ensure consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
11. Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects, and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
12. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners, and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, for example, by providing inputs into training materials.
13. Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Development Economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or similar relevant discipline.

Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience with 4 years of professional experience in the relevent field.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written English and Bangla is required.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

• Leading by example with integrity,
• Driving results and delivering on commitments, ​
• Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
• Applying strategic thinking,
• Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations: It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected], cc’ing [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs. This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, 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

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. The country strategic plan is aligned with the United Nations sustainable development cooperation framework for Bangladesh for 2022‒2026 and the eighth five-year plan (covering the period July 2020‒June 2025) of the Government of Bangladesh. It is informed by the recommendations of an independent evaluation of the country strategic plan for 2017–2021 and consultation with key stakeholders. It will contribute to Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17 through four strategic outcomes.

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

12 June 2024