Programme Policy Officer P2

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support programme activities to improve food security and nutrition in Cuba.

You have:

• Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or related fields.
• Fluency (level C) in English and Spanish languages.
• Native proficiency in Korean.
• Experience implementing programmes funded by KOICA.
• Deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
• Experience in providing input into policy discussions and decisions.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

1 June 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Cuba Time (Havana)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide support to programme activities in the framework of the implementation of the project Strengthening the local food system to improve food security and nutrition in the eastern provinces, Cuba (WFP), under the supervision of Meylin Pacheco, Program and Policy Officer (Head of Unit) and in close coordination with Placido Ortega, Program and Policy Officer (Food Systems), the programme unit and other relevant units at the Country Office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Contribute towards the implementation of the project as needed, with the development of a wide variety of plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.

Provide project management support ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.

Contribute to data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.

Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, especially project progress reports and any other reports that may be required.

Liaise with different Korean and national counterparts that are related to Korea in the framework of the project implementation, as required, to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery.

Contribute to systematization of the required processes and results.

Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working.

Support the identification of actors in the Korean business sector to incorporate suppliers to the roster and identify other opportunities for collaboration with them.

Support the identification, development and management of potential proposals for new initiatives, with support from Korea, in support of WFP's work in Cuba, as required.

Support the capacity building of WFP staff and national partners, related to the collaboration mechanisms of the Republic of Korea and its various institutions.

Support visibility actions, in coordination with SEO and the CO COMM unit.

Other as required.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

Capability Name

Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level

Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance

Knowledge of program cycle and specifically the requirements of KOICA and other stakeholders of the Korean collaboration.

Transfer Modalities (Capacity strengthening, 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 staff

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
• Has experience implementing programmes funded by KOICA.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
• Has native proficiency in Korean

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC 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 and Spanish languages.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
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• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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