Programme Policy Officer (Information Management), International Consultant Level I, Dushanbe

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Information Management)

Grade: International Consultancy Level I

Type of contract: International Regular Consultancy

Duration: 11 months

Duty Station: Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Vacancy Number: 830217

Date of Publication: Tuesday 7 November 2023

Deadline of Application: Monday 20 November 2023

WFP offers a competitive compensation package for Consultant Level I starting from US$4,100, and including medical insurance and a living allowance for those travelled to Tajikistan.

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JOB PURPOSE

Given the simultaneous and ongoing regional and global crises affecting Tajikistan and the necessity to maintain WFP’s leading role in supporting the Government of Tajikistan in emergency response while being the partner of choice in other areas such food security and stability, this post’s primary focus is to provide updated, relevant and easily retrievable information about WFP’s responses. Telling a better story about WFP work in Tajikistan has become an imperative to secure additional investments and tap into non-traditional funding pots to better support the Government of Tajikistan.

The Programme Policy Officer (Information Management) operates with a high degree of independence, is involved in a wide variety of programme and policy activities and analytical work of high complexity. The job holder will also provide advanced on-demand data analytics and data visualizations to support contextual analyses, and to enable data-driven programme and project planning, implementation, monitoring, and communication of results.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Reporting directly to the Deputy Country Director, will strongly interact with Programme Unit, Field Offices and Functional units. The incumbent is expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide programme and project management support to programmes and projects, ensuring a coordinated approach between programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Lead/support the preparation of Annual Country Report (ACR) for the Annual Reporting Exercise in collaboration with the Country Office Programme Unit, Supply Chain, Budget and Programming; Finance and Administration, CAM and Partnerships, HR, and other functional Units and the Field Offices by coordinating to ensure coherence and quality of performance information.
• Contribute to the preparation of strategic agreements, joint strategies and MOUs in order to promote the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the national, regional and global agenda and to reach advantageous outcomes for WFP.
• Contribute to a Partnership, CAM and Reporting Unit portfolio with the aim to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP Tajikistan.
• Generate donor specific visibility content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of integrated online platforms, in order to support global and country fundraising activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
• Collaborate with counterparts internally and with other UN agencies to ensure consistency in humanitarian information and to complement WFP analysis and information.
• Support the initiatives for developing improved, streamlined, and harmonized reporting and advocacy related materials as required.
• Any other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum bachelor's degree degree, preferably in International or Public Relations, Business Management, Social Sciences, Journalism or other relevant field.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of professional experience in relevant field of work with background and interest in international humanitarian development.
• Strong knowledge of reporting practices, communication tools and theoretical background.
• Has worked within large teams with somewhat varied areas of expertise in the delivery of innovative communications projects;
• Collaborated with a diverse array of humanitarian actors, including governments, NGOs, UN agencies, civil society, etc.

Knowledge& Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs as well as visualization and publication software;
• Knowledge of project reporting theory and ability to quickly assimilate large amounts of complex data;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multifunctional team;

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English and Russian 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.

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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.