Programme Policy Officer-Partnerships and Resource Management NOA (El Fasher)

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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 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: Fluency in Arabic & (level C) in English language.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs) and job holders report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer. Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Support the Head of Programme Unit in the maintenance of good working relationships with Cooperating Partners and management of resource pipeline
2. Support the Head of Program Unit in the implementation of programmes and activities in North Darfur state
3. Sustain liaison with key government entities and NGOs engaged in the field of food security
4. Actively support preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and scope of programmes
5. Assist the CPs in identifying fields of development where cash/food assistance can be usefully employed and give assistance in planning, formulating and targeting recipients for new requests for WFP assistance
6. Maintain continuing liaison with bilateral donors, with UN agencies and with NGOs providing technical and other forms of assistance to WFP assisted projects
7. Assist the CPs on the maintenance of all records, accounts and books as stipulated in the Field Level Agreements (FLA) and ensure that reports required for WFP are accurate and provided as scheduled
8. Ensure compliance with WFP policies, criteria and procedures with respect to Food/Cash assistance
9. Assist the Head of Program in all matters related to delivery of WFP assistance and bring to the attention of management any administrative constraints arising from rapidly evolving emergency situations in the field
10. Perform other related duties as required

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

This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.

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.

Leadership Standards of Behaviour

1. Leads by Example with Integrity
2. Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments
3. Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork
4. Applies Strategic Thinking
5. Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

August 7th 2022

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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.