Programme Policy Officer (Food Fortification), DFPD New Delhi, SB-4

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

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.

VACANCY DETAILS

Type of Contract: Service Contract Grade: SB-4 Location: New Delhi, Department of Food and Public Distribution Duration of Employment: 1 Year (Renewable for a maximum of two years) Reporting to: Head of the Nutrition & School Feeding unit

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-aid arm of the United Nations and is committed to fighting hunger worldwide. WFP has been operational in India since 1963; however, the nature of support extended by WFP in India has evolved over a period of time from providing food to a more catalytic role in reducing vulnerability and eliminating food insecurity and malnutrition through technical assistance. WFP focusses on enhancing the systemic efficiency and nutritional effectiveness of the various food-based safety nets in support of the efforts of the Government of India and in partnership with the State governments. The role of the WFP nutrition unit in India is limited to improving the nutritional effectiveness of the food-based safety nets. Over the past few years, food fortification has been the strategy used by WFP to improve the nutritional effectiveness of the food-based safety nets. WFP has a long and diverse history of food fortification in India. This experience ranges from production and distribution of fortified blended foods to staple food fortification of both wheat flour & rice and point of use fortification of hot cooked meals in the government’s food-based safety nets. However, in the recent past, the focus has been primarily on rice fortification. WFP through its work has been well able to make the case for integration of fortified rice in the food-based safety nets of the government. Consequently, the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India has formulated the Centrally Sponsored scheme on fortified rice with a budgetary allocation of INR 174 crores. This scheme is being rolled out in 15 districts across 15 States. WFP is a technical partner to the Ministry for this endeavour. As part of technical assistance and to ensure that fortified rice is mainstreamed and scaled up in the food-based safety nets, WFP plans to position a staff in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India.

JOB PURPOSE

The Programme Policy Officer (Food Fortification) under the overall guidance of the Head of the Nutrition and School feedig Unit and as an integral part of the nutrition unit will be responsible for supporting and contributing towards WFP’s food fortification efforts.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

- Provide support to the government counterparts at the National level in the development of policy documents, plans and solutions for implementation bottlenecks etc towards mainstreaming of fortification with a special focus on rice in the social safety nets. - Provide technical assistance in consultation with the WFP staff to the Interested State Governments on rice fortification as well as other food fortification initiatives. This will include technological advice, development of well costed project proposals, terms of reference etc. - Support the organization of advocacy meetings and sensitization events on food fortification for the Department of Food - Document achievements, best practices and lessons learnt on food fortification to enhance learning within WFP and amongst partners at national level. - Facilitate the development and implementation of advocacy strategy and materials aimed at improving commitment, knowledge and understanding of decision makers, private sector, public sector, general public, people benefiting from food fortification. - Advocate for fortification in particular rice fortification at conferences, workshop and consultations in coordination with the Unit head.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Other specific job requirements in relation to the roll out of the Centrally sponsored scheme on fortified rice

- Regular follow up with States and preparation of periodic reports on the status of implementation of the Centrally Sponsored scheme on fortified rice. - Organization of regular meetings of the working group notified to assess the progress of implementation of CSS and develop IEC material for the same. - Organization of meetings for sensitization and capacity building of different stakeholders such as the Rice millers associations and government counterparts in different States - Organization of meetings and coordination with other government departments such WCD, Education, NITI Aayog, FSSAI on the roll out of the scheme. - Development of a plan for scale-up of the CSS to all aspirational districts throughout the country and to MDM/ICDS in all States. - Development of a MIS system for the Centrally sponsored scheme on fortified rice - Document learnings and best practices from the States in the implementation of the CSS - Review and provide inputs to various nutrition related documents coming in from other Ministries for inputs - Explore and develop plans for roll out of fortified wheat flour through the PDS. - Participate in meetings, workshops, as requested by DFPD, prepare background notes, reference materials etc

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education :

• Postgraduate Degree or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience in food sciences, food technology, nutrition or related field.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition, including nutrients • Sound knowledge of the status of food fortification in the country including the vision of the government of India on the same. • Proven leadership and management skills • Strong analytical skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with an ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Experience

• A minimum of 7 years work experience of which at least 2-3 years of working closely in the area of food fortification. • Previous experience of working in partnership with the government/UN agency/INGO is desirable. • Experience with programme cycle management (design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) of large-scale food fortification programmes with public health objectives. • Successful track record in networking with government/public sector, private sector, civil society, UN agencies, donors and research institutions. • Experience in capacity development especially of government counterparts and private sector on aspects related to food fortification. • Evidence based approach, incl. experience with research, academic publications, etc. • Experience with rice, wheat, oil, milk and salt sectors in India would be an asset

Language and communication • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of actors from government, private sector and civil society. • Solid planning and problem-solving skills and action oriented • Solid computer skills; • Ability to work under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple tasks in an autonomous manner; • Maturity, initiative, courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds • Ability to handle any other additional tasks as requested by the supervisor. • Ability to undertake frequent travel

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test will be used as a form of screening. In the event your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/ certificate(s) required for this position. This is a national position therefore candidates who are non-Indian nationals will not be considered. Mode of Engagement: The salary for this position is INR. 14,69,279/- per annum (depending upon the last drawn remuneration of the candidate), plus medical benefits as per WFP's plan. All tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber. WFP is committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. WFP adheres to “zero tolerance policies” in the workplace. Applications for the positions are to be submitted online on the E-recruitment links as mentioned below: https://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings Note: Candidates are requested to Create an account in the system before applying. Candidates curriculum and applications will be registered and allows them to update their profile and apply for a job through wfp careers website.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

VACANCY CLOSING DATE : 24 DECEMBER 2020

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.