Programme Policy Officer ( Infrastructures Rurales) SO Niamey, Tahoua, Maradi, Zinder, Diffa NOA

Programme & Policy

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JOB DETAILS

POSTION TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (Infrastructures Rurales)

GRADE: NO-A

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed-term

CONTRACT DURATION: 12 months (possible extension on the basis of satisfactory performance and availability of resources)

DUTY STATION: Niamey, Niger

DATE OF PUBLICATION: March 4th 2024

DEADLINE OF APPLICATION: Mars 18th 2024

The WFP offers equal opportunities to all.

The WFP is committed to promoting a work culture in which all employees understand and are able to carry out their professional responsibilities and maintain the dignity of their co-workers. The WFP offers career opportunities for its employees and supports them in their professional development through training and continuous learning.

The WFP is also committed to creating and maintaining a harmonious workplace climate based on mutual respect and understanding, free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority, and respectful of diversity. The WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages qualified female and male applicants from all religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. The WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Finally, WFP seeks to promote gender equality and women's empowerment and is certain that its mission to fight world hunger can only be achieved if women, men, girls and boys have equal opportunities to access resources and services and to participate in decision-making roles.

Duration of contract: 1 year (renewable)

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Since 2014, WFP CO Niger has been undertaking activities to create infrastructure and build water mobilisation, soil water conservation and soil defence and restoration works to improve the use and irrigation of agricultural and pastoral land. This work is being carried out in conjunction with the Rural Engineering Department and its local branches. The support of cooperating partners is also being sought for the organisation of community work, development and agricultural advice.

To this end, the WFP needs the skills of Rural Engineering Engineers in the field, based respectively in SO Niamey, Tahoua, Maradi, Diffa and Zinder, to monitor more specifically the engineering work, in particular.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Sub-Office and the technical supervision of the Senior Rural Engineering Engineer of the CO Country Office, the staff in charge of the Programme will be responsible for the implementation of the "FFA" productive asset creation activities, and the monitoring of certain activities of the SAMS component of the mobilisation of water resources, the creation and management of structuring works (hydraulic works, Developments) with the following main tasks.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

 Helping to identify and validate sites for the construction of structural works (dams, weirs, hydraulic works, etc.);  Help identify and validate market garden sites;  Work with the government's technical services to monitor and validate the design, implementation and operation of structures.  Identify and propose the potential of development sites, emphasising treatment according to the catchment basin approach and the contiguity of sites;  Monitor the implementation of hydraulic structures for irrigated agricultural production in the intervention zones.  To train and supervise the various players involved in the implementation of the project in the techniques for building structures in line with the strategy for creating productive assets;  Assist in the training of supervisors and the various stakeholders in the management of irrigation water and irrigated perimeters;  Ensure the quality and functionality of the works in the creation of productive assets and market gardening;  Ensure the acceptance of works and the removal of reservations;  Participate in community programming/planning workshops (PSME, PCP, etc.);

 Actively participate with partners, technical services and communities in identifying sites for the creation of productive assets and market gardening that meet the priority needs expressed by the community;  Validate or propose the assets to be created in line with the nature of the land and the catchment area approach;  Working with the government's technical services, provide technical advice on the construction, maintenance and operation of infrastructure and water resources;  With the other colleagues in the sub-office, coordinate and harmonise the work of the communal technical services and the staff of the implementing partner to improve the resilience of the beneficiaries.  Together with other colleagues in the WFP and the technical services, organise the development and use of degraded land and the perimeters created;  Help to capitalise on achievements within the communities.  To monitor, evaluate and supervise, in collaboration with the cooperating partners and the technical services, the work of creating productive assets in accordance with the standards and to validate the statements of completion and payment of the participants in the work;

 Evaluating, validating and reporting the results of the work carried out (areas reclaimed, developed, etc.) with the government's technical departments and cooperating partners.  Verify and validate company accounts on the basis of work actually carried out and certified in the field;  Working with colleagues in the sub-office and other stakeholders (technical services, cooperating partners, communal and village authorities), ensuring the security of sites, works and investments for the benefit of target households.  To draw up, in collaboration with cooperating partners and technical departments, development and management plans for new or existing sites.  Maintain an up-to-date database on the potential and achievements of rural infrastructure. Produce a monthly progress report on activities to create productive assets;  Identify innovative technologies in terms of works, production and irrigation systems, in particular digital ecological farms and biodigesters;  Carry out environmental and social impact studies prior to the implementation of any work in accordance with its importance;  Carry out any other task entrusted to it by the WFP.

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

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses. Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.

Experience: At least one (1) year of progressively responsible professional postgraduate (Master’s) experience in data management and analysis activities. or a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in the same fields for First University degree holders

National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design. Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher) Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development. Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.) Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring. Emergency Programming Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes. Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analysis tools and methods.
2. Good knowledge of tools used for data collection, processing, analysis, such as ODK, Excel, SPSS, Stata, EPI Info, ARCGIS/QGIS.
3. Analytical, communication and writing skills.
4. Experience in the food security and nutrition analysis of WFP programmes is an asset.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.). • Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations. • Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

COMPETENCIES

Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance

Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher)

Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.)

Emergency Programming

Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers equal opportunities to all

WFP is committed to promoting a work culture in which every employee understands and is able to carry out their work responsibilities and maintain the dignity of their co-workers. WFP offers career opportunities for its employees and supports them in their professional development with training and continuous learning actions.

WFP is also committed to creating and maintaining a harmonious climate in the workplace, based on mutual respect and understanding, free of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority and respectful of diversity. WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages qualified women and men from all religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. WFP has a zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate based on the status of HIV / AIDS.

Finally, WFP seeks to promote gender equality and women's empowerment and is confident that its mission to fight global hunger can only be achieved if women, men, girls and boys equal opportunity for access to resources and services and participation in decision-making roles

Contract Duration: 1 year (Renewable)

Remuneration: The gross salary for this grade varies from 20.700.000 fcfa to 26.019.000 fcfa per annum in addition to which you will be granted an allowance for spouse and dependent children under certain conditions.

Eligibility: This vacancy is open to candidates of Nigerien nationality.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

WFP is an employer of choice for women. We value your contributions and are sensitive to your needs. That is why:

"We work to ensure that you have a work/life balance"

• 6 months maternity leave with full pay.
• breastfeeding breaks of up to 2 hours per day and rooms for nursing mothers.
• Flexible working hours (due to illness of children, spouse, etc.) including telecommuting if necessary.
• "We encourage and work to develop your career" through:
• opportunities for growth and development of leadership capabilities.
• training opportunities, capacity building to boost their career.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Closing date of application: March 18th 2024

Applications should be sent only on-line through WFP recruitment website.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us within 2 months, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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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.

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