Programme Policy Officer (Livelihoods) SC8, Nampula, Mozambique

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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. Female qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

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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

Job holders operate under the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Nampula. He/she will be involved in day–to–day monitoring of livelihood activities and technical supervision. Subject to the guidance, job holders will provide advice on asset issues, applying the established norms, and standards regulations and providing expertise in making determinations and recommendations across a range of asset activities.

JOB PURPOSE

To coordinate activities in Nampula province, with a special focus on the provision of early recovery packages, interventions on climate change adaptive food systems as well as support to refugees-related actions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field office, and working in close collaboration with technical staff from WFP and other UN Agencies, the Recovery and Resilience Building Officer will perform the main two following tasks: 1. Coordinate technical team in the Field Office. 2. Oversight of all WFP’s actions in Nampula province, with a special focus on interventions falling under SO1 (emergency, school feeding, nutrition, relief, IDPs, refugees, etc.) & SO3 (resilience, livelihoods, small holder farming, etc.). 3. Provide technical assistance to all SO1 and SO3 initiatives (following the standards, norms and practices of the Standard Operations Procedures, ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines and operations; quality checks, etc.). 4. Participate in technical design and/or review of CBPPs (Community Based Participatory Planning) and assets to be created through Food for Assets (FFA) and/or Cash for Work (CfW). 5. Lead the Environmental and Social Safeguards screening of all activities as per WFP guidelines. 6. Make sure various monitoring surveys (PDM - Post distributing Monitoring, Outcome Monitoring, etc.) are carried out timely and recommendations are applied. 7. Coordinate data collection and report drafting of all initiatives in Nampula province. 8. Design and lead capacity-building initiatives for various stakeholders. 9. Establish and maintain partnerships with partners and government focal persons. 10. Contribute to assessments and concept notes/proposals designed for initiatives in Nampula province. 11. Any other tasks as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: First degree in food security, development studies, social science, agriculture, engineering, environment and similar subjects. An advanced degree in relevant subjects would be an asset. Experience: At least 5 years of progressive work experience in designing and implementing interventions at national or community levels focusing on climate change adaptation, climate and disaster risk management, or related areas. Experience with WFP and other relevant UN agencies is considered an asset. Languages: Fluency in both written and spoken communication in the Portuguese and English languages.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Excellent managerial capacities.
• Ability to maintain proper interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure.
• Ability to develop and maintain networks with a variety of stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK - OUR BEHAVIOUR MATTERS

• Leads by Example with Integrity

Lives WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others.

• Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change.

• Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth.

• Applies Strategic Thinking

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things.

• Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Builds and nurtures external partnerships & collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Type of contract: Service Contract, Level 8

Duty Station: Nampula, with frequent field visits to the communities and resettlement centres in the Nampula province. Eventually, the Programme Policy Officer might support the implementation of early recovery interventions in the southern districts of Cabo Delgado.

Duration: 06 months renewable

This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only.

Female qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE: 24 October, 2023

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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.