Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition & Education)- NOB (Internal to UN)

Programme & Policy

Overview

Provide advocacy and technical support for Nutrition and Education projects.

You have:

• Advanced University degree in management, Social Sciences, Human Nutrition/Food security, preferably with supplementary courses in project management, Nutrition, or closely related fields.
• At least five years of professional experience in progressively responsible roles in Advocacy and advisory support to government, essentially relating to Education, Nutrition and Food security.
• Fluency in English language is a must.
• Fluency in Pushto is desirable.
• Sound understanding of economic and social issues in the context of Pakistan, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Technical knowledge in displacement and vulnerability issues, data analysis, information management and coordination.

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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.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Job Title Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition & Education) Grade NOB Contract type Fixed term Duty Station Peshawar Duration 1 YearThis vacancy announcement is for Pakistani nationals only. Deadline for applications is 11th April 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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

This job is based in Peshawar closely liaising with Department of Elementary & Secondary Education & Health Department for advocacy and technical support to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government including newly merged districts, on matters relating to joint projects under annual development plans of Government, policy advocacy and funding opportunities relating to Education and Nutrition PC-1's, with reporting line to WFP Provincial Nutrition and Education activity manager.

JOB PURPOSE

To maintain close coordination and extend advocacy & technical support, advice to the relevant Government departments, Planning & Development Department (P&D) on matters relating to Education and Nutrition strategies, policies and programs covered under relevant strategic outcomes of WFP Pakistan Country Strategic Plan (CSP).

To provide timely advocacy to and to identify funding opportunities from the department of Elementary & Secondary Education and Health relating to Nutrition and Education. To keep close coordination with WFP Education and Nutrition teams and identify the potential strategic partnerships opportunities under the government annual plans as well as the medium and long terms strategies. To position WFP as a preferred partner of choice for Government under immediate, medium and long-term plans of the KP Government.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Ensure close coordination with Office of the Elementary & Secondary Education and Health Department on policy advocacy and funding opportunities relating to Nutrition and Education initiatives in the KP province. Actively support and extend technical assistance and advocacy support to the Education and Nutrition line departments on key policy matters under government annual development plans. 2. Take initiatives for positioning WFP as preferred partner of choice for the provincial government and potential donors in the KP province. Timely follow up on Annual Development Plans and PC-1s to incorporate WFP mandated Education and Nutrition strategic priorities. 3. Enable WFP to timely access to the KP Government’s key policy documents for review and technical inputs relating to Nutrition (with support of provincial Nutrition head) and Education strategies. Consistently advocate and ensure WFP strategic objectives reflected in relevant government policy documents, highlighting the added value of WFP's technical strengths in Nutrition Research, Assessments and Evaluation. 4. Actively collaborate with the education and nutrition working groups and techncial forums. Positioning WFP’s strategic priorities relating to Education and Nutrition sectors. Ensure adherence to WFP priorities under humanatarian and development, relating to Food security/Nutrition and Education. 5. Closely work with the clusters/working groups securing organizational stakes in key decision makings. This includes maintaining liaison with other UN agencies including UNESCO, FAO, UNDP, UNICEF, WHO and all concerned line department of the KP Secretariat, including erstwhile FATA Secretariat mainly; Planning & Development, Education, Health, Bureau of Statistics etc. 6. Actively support the monitoring and coordination mechanisms established under the Government for timely tracking the progress relating to WFP’s priorities e.g. FS/ Nutrition/Education Strategic reviews, multi-sectoral strategies incorporating Education & Nutrition. Assist the WFP team on required improvements in terms of planning, coordination and monitoring of the targeted project results annual work plans. 7. Timely inform the WFP team about government's plans for any assessments in KP including erstwhile FATA. Assist the WFP provincial Nutrition,Education and VAM teams; as required, in deliverance of the planned scientific studies (both baseline & impact studies) of WFP intervention under CSP including the documentation of evidence, qualitative and quantitative analysis and timely coordination with educational/ research institutes/ consultants. 8. Actively participate in the Education and Nutrition specific technical meetings and coordinate with all relevant stakeholders as delegated (e.g. coordination and communication with the provincial government, nutrition/health and education cluster, cooperating partners and UN agencies for efficient implementation, monitoring and timely identification of potential risks and mitigation measures for achieving desired organization goals) 9. Assist policy level initiatives and programme i.e. CS FS and Nutrition Strategy, SPRING PC-1, Cash Stipend PC-1, Merger updates, Ten Year Socio Economic Development Plan, Working Groups, BISP nutrition/education programme and/or other as required by the competent authority and Provincial Office WFP. 10. Other accountabilities, as required

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in management, Social Sciences, Human Nutrition/Food security, preferably with supplementary courses in project management, Nutrition, or closely related fields.

Experience: Overall, at least five years of (relevant) Professional experience in progressively responsible roles in Advocacy and advisory support to government, essentially relating to Education, Nutrition and Food security or similar system, involving experience of working with management specifically in planning, execution, and coordination. Working with government /UN agencies in KP/merged districts at Secretariat level.

Language: Fluency in English language is a must, fluency in Pushto is desirable.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Displays ability to identify the main hunger problem at the national or subnational level to design and implement context-specific programmes that integrate complex analysis and the full range of food assistance tools. 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 ability to translate understanding of programme principles in emergencies and protracted conflict situations into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches. 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

• Sound understanding of economic and social issues in the context of Pakistan, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Aware of government specific contextual needs, policy directions and immediate, medium and long term plans. Applicant is expected to have understanding of different coordination mechanisms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/erstwhile FATA under the government and UN systems. Advanced computer skills, including at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and database. • Ability to analyze data and statistics for the analysis of food security indicators ability to conduct assessments particularly in organizational capacity; Able to produce high-quality written reports and present it to senior management; • Technical knowledge in displacement and vulnerability issues, data analysis, information management and coordination.

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Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organisation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection & recruitment process, and for work-related needs upon joining the Programme. 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.

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