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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. We encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, and disability.

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.

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.

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.

JOB DETAILS

DutyJob title: Programme Policy Officer (Emergency Preparedness and Response) No. of post/s required: One (1) Grade: NO-B Type of contract: Fixed Term Appointment Contract duration: 12 months with possible extension Duty station: Manila, Philippines Vacancy reference number: 829692 Date of publication: 29 September 2023 Deadline of application: 15 October 2023 This vacancy is open to Filipino nationals only.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Programme Policy Officer (Emergency Preparedness and Response) will work under the direct supervision of the Emergency Officer and with the overall guidance of the Deputy Country Director.

The Programme Policy Officer (EPR) will be responsible for leading Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) activities in the Manila Country Office with frequent travel to the field. The job holder will take on management functions within the EPR Unit and work with WFP managers and policy officers steering preparedness and response activities across WFP’s key functions, including in programme, supply chain and emergency telecommunications.

The Programme Policy Officer (EPR will forge strong working relationships with government counterparts.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Specific tasks include:

• Provide specialized expertise and contribute towards the development of emergency preparedness and response activities, plans and processes ensuring alignment of wider WFP policies and guidelines with the Philippines national development plan.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with operational and strategic partners in government, including the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other members of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
• Identify operational activities and fundraising opportunities for WFP to strengthen government capacity in the area of emergency preparedness and response.
• Provide coordination and project management to ensure activities are performed within the established narrative and financial targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
• Oversee project implementation by WFP’s cooperating partners and ensure compliance with agreed upon plans of operations and WFP policies and procedures.
• Prepare narrative reports and substantial data analysis (e.g., EPR needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and make recommendations to supervisors, ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
• Monitor natural hazards and escalate early warning signals to inform WFP’s preparedness and response activities.
• Facilitate updates and identify gaps in WFP’s Emergency Preparedness Checklist, concept of operations, and standard operating procedures in emergency preparedness and response.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal counterparts on a range of complex matters to enable effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities in emergency preparedness and response.
• Forge inter-agency linkages with key UN agencies and NGOs through participation in relevant discussions and assessments, including through the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group.
• During emergency, act as the primary counterpart with decision-makers in the government.
• Deploy on a no-regrets basis to lead assessment missions and set up WFP operations in the field.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Act as an escalation point for complex query resolution on all emergency matters within the area of responsibility.
• Supervise and guide more junior staff in line with WFP’s performance management requirements, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
• In the absence of the Emergency Officer, provide unit management and escalate relevant issues to senior management for pertinent decision-making.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• EDUCATION: Relevant postgraduate degree (master's or doctorate) in Disaster Preparedness and Response, Governance, Humanitarian Services, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other fields within the rubric of international development assistance.

• EXPERIENCE:

  • At least three (3) years of postgraduate professional experience and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in UN agencies, NGOs, government, or private sector with a focus on disaster management or resilience.
  • Experience in project management and in policy development.
  • Experience in supervising teams.
  • Experience in working with a diverse range of humanitarian actors, including government, UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society.
  • Experience in supporting emergency food assistance (in-kind and/or CBT) programming and distribution.

• KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong sense of partnership with internal and external counterparts.
  • Strong project cycle management skills.
  • Ability to work in a team, establish effective working relations with persons of different cultural backgrounds.
  • Familiar with the Philippines disaster management system, cluster approach and the international humanitarian response architecture.
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independently.

• LANGUAGE: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English (with Level C proficiency); functional knowledge of any regional language is desired.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior 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.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including an approximate annual net salary of PHP 1,662,763.00, leave entitlements, pension benefits, and comprehensive medical insurance which can be extended to eligible dependents

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 essential for 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 through [email protected].

A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

The above emails are only to be used for any disability-related accessibility requirements and not for sending the application itself. Due to the volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered formal applications and will not receive a reply from WFP.

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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.