Programme Policy Officer, Emergency Preparedness & Response - NOA (FT) - Colombo, Sri Lanka

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

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Programme Policy Officer, Emergency Preparedness & Response

Job Grade - NOA

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (FT)

Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibilities of extension)

Duty Station: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Vacancy Number : 830493

Date of Publication: 30.11.2023

Deadline of Application: 14.12.2023

This vacancy announcement is for Sri Lankan Nationals only.

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

14 December 2023

JOB PURPOSE

WFP is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Programme Policy Officer, Emergency Preparedness & Response to undertake project planning and implementation in line with WFP’s Country Strategic Plan. The officer will work with respective government agencies and with local level actors to implement coordinated approach and enhance partnerships to strengthen systems. WFP’s work to prevent, mitigate and prepare for disasters, and to prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate shocks and stresses is central to its mandate to achieve hunger.

The Programme Policy Officer Emergency Preparedness & Response will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Resilience, Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR), and Social Protection (SP). The successful applicant will work in collaboration with cross-function programmes team and supporting units. The Programme Policy Officer, Emergency Preparedness and Response will collaborate with government officials at Disaster Management Center, among others technical department, and communities at the subnational levels. In partnership with the WFP's Resilience, Social Protection, and Nutrition team, the Programme Policy Officer, Emergency Preparedness and Response will play a crucial role in integrating a resilience-focused, gender-responsive and nutrition sensitive approach into emergency preparedness and response activities. This approach will prioritize addressing the unique needs of the most vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on supporting women.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Contribute towards the development of projects, plans and processes on Emergency Preparedness & Response, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance. 2. Lead cross-functional analysis, including context analysis to inform emergency preparedness and response. 3. Facilitate cross-functional coordination at the appropriate level and convene the counterparts from various technical/functional areas to ensure that emergency preparedness and response is delivered in a coherent, integrated and efficient manner 4. Support the preparation of emergency assessment capacities, contingency planning, minimum preparedness actions, scenario development, and Concept of Operations to ensure adequate operational readiness and where feasible, a transition plan and integration with disaster risk reduction, social protection, nutrition, and resilience building activities. 5. Provide advice to the Country Offices (COs) on the operationalization and integration of multidimensional approach to humanitarian access across their Concepts of Operations, workplans and, where possible, Country Strategic Plans. 6. Monitor emerging humanitarian and food security trends and potential socio-economic and political instability to identify risks and strategies for preparedness and risk reduction before crisis occurs. 7. Provide timely situational updates to senior management and a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making as well as required external support by the CO/RB/HQ. 8. Ensure that WFP’s activities linked to the emergency response are coordinated with the affected communities, authorities and partners. 9. Proactively provide advice and support on mobilization of WFP resources and capabilities for an effective and sustainable emergency preparedness and response. 10. Promote/Advocate for application of WFP’s emergency guidance and protocols. 11. Lead the development of functional training and documentation of lessons learned to promote good knowledge management practices ensuring improvement of future emergency responses. 12. Ensure programme design advances WFP’s Gender Equality strategy with gender analysis and technical assistance on gender responsive EPR strategies and embeds nutrition-sensitive approaches. 13. Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework. 14. Other activities, as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Postgraduate qualification (Postgraduate Diploma/Master's ) with a minimum of 3 years or a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years in Economics, Social Policy, Social Sciences, International Development, or Disaster Risk Management.

Experience:

Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in an international organization if they hold a Master's degree, or 5 years of professional experience if they hold a Bachelor's degree, with specific experience working in the disaster management sector.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong knowledge or professional qualifications in emergency preparedness, disaster risk management, emergency response, risk sensitive planning, and data analysis. Strong understanding of information analysis, monitoring and evaluation and reporting. Knowledge & skills in project management, sector coordination, government and donor relations. Knowledge in developing technical documents in the area of disaster management and development. Proven skills in advancing and advocating for gender equality, inclusion and nutrition with the disaster management sector.

Language:

Excellent command in English language and oral and written communication skills in local languages

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 (SDG 2). 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 has been present in Sri Lanka since 1968 and provided assistance to the country in emergency response and protracted recovery interventions in the aftermath of man-made disasters such as the 27-year conflict and recurrent natural disasters (droughts and floods/landslides). Additionally, Sri Lanka is currently facing an unprecedent economic crisis that might jeopardize the country’s development gains food security and nutrition. In full alignment with the forthcoming United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027, WFP is working with the Government of Sri Lanka to prepare the next Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027. The next CSP will have a strong emphasis on supporting systems, including those at both national and local levels..

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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.

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.