Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) SC8 Muzaffarabad

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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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Food Technology, Medicine or another relevant field. Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu. Knowledge of local language is highly desired.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Under WFP Country Strategic Plan and the Strategic Outcome number 3 (SO3), WFP Pakistan is currently implementing diverse nutrition interventions including Stunting Prevention and Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition to support the national effort to fight against malnutrition is Pakistan. It is in this regard that the Nutrition is currently seeking a Service Contract NOA equivalent to support the nutrition programmes particularly in GB/AJK to contribute to meeting the nutritional needs of vulnerable populations in this province.

JOB PURPOSE

This job is based in field office Muzaffarabad and the main purpose of this job is to support implementation and coordination of the Nutrition Programme at the provincial level, including coordination of involved government ministries, UN agencies, and implementing partners. Facilitation of timely and effective implementation of nutrition interventions in GB/AJK and ensure that the capacity of Provincial and local institutions is strengthened to respond to and coordinate nutrition interventions that demonstrate results and achieve impact.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Nutrition Officer will be responsible for leading the Nutrition Programme at the Provincial under general supervision of the head of field office in GB/AJK and will report to the HoFO with technical review from nutrition unit at CO Level. The Nutrition Officer major tasks and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

1. To coordinate on regular basis with all relevant stakeholders to develop the synergies and partnerships for successful implementation of BISP Stunting prevention project at district and provincial level. (To develop linkages among different sectors through multi-sectoral approach to develop the synergies. 2. To maintain close liaison with Department of Health, LHWP, BISP Taluka/District office to mobilize eligible beneficiaries at Ehsaas Nashunuma Center and to develop the required partnerships. 3. Plan and manage/lead WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food assistance and that daily operational issues are quickly resolved to prevent losses. 4. Provide project management support to specific and defined “Ehsaas Nashonuma” activities, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programme/projects that complies with WFP standards and procedures. 5. Ensure that allocated resources are used efficiently and are in line with agreed plans, and any deviations are reported to the area/CO. 6. Assist in building the capacity of district and provincial teams on the Project component across thetarget area in collaboration with other partners. 7. Provide guidance in sorting out the operational issues in effective manners. 8. Provide support for strengthening the information management system at the District level. 9. Support setting up of coordination structures across partners at district and provincial levels asappropriate to ensure required set of services envisaged under the project document support theyrequire if and when caseload thresholds are passed. 10. Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approachesand initiatives that improve nutrition situation in the country. 11. Build capacity of WFP staff, partners and national governments to prepare for and respond to nutrition problems. 12. Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, provide technical analysis, and interpretation. 13. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them on morecomplex analysis and questions. 14. Effectively manage and supervise staff working under direct supervision of this position by delegating clear job responsibilities and closely monitoring the performance and achievements; determine staff development needs and coordinate with management and HR for appropriate trainings and capacitybuilding of the supervisees Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance. 15. Contribute to emergency preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations on contingencyplanning, risk analysis and early warning related to nutrition risks. 16. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistanceneeds. 17. Support promotion and deployment of WFP corporate/CO initiatives and strategies 18. Incorporate gender perspectives in all areas of work to ensure equal participation of women 19. Other as required.

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.

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

Leverages nutrition knowledge to provide technical advice to provincial governments to design and implement provincial or district level nutrition programmes that follow international and WFP agency standards and guidance. Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships. Ability to analyze data to determine overall health status, determining factors relating to nutrition, and possible areas of intervention for health and nutrition Strong analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

At least three (03) years of progressively responsible professional experience in working within governments / UN / INGO’s / NGO’s on implementing programme operation both in emergency and difficult operating environment, preferably nutrition specific or sensitive. Designing programs or approaches including drafting proposals and reviewing plans & budgets and reports. Travelling with in the province/ country and developing working relations with provincial governments.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job - Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition)

Location: Muzaffarabad, AJK

Contract Type: Service Contract SC-8 (equivalent to NOA)

Duration: 12 months (extendable)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7th April, 2022

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Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.