Programme Policy Officer (Pro-ACT Coordination and Technical Support), SSA9 Kampala

Programme & Policy

Overview

Ensure implementation of Pro-ACT project and provide technical support

You have:

• Advanced University degree in social sciences, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, environmental science or other related field
• At least seven years of work experience focusing on disaster risk reduction and mitigation, early warning systems, EPR, seasonal and crop forecasting models, etc
• Fluency in oral and written English, including strong writing skills
• Excellent project planning, coordination, and management skills
• Ability to coordinate across multiple units and organizations
• Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relationships with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word)

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ABOUT WFP

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

Brief description of WFP in Uganda

WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.

As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Policy Officer (Pro-ACT Coordination and Technical Support) SSA9 to be based in Kampala. The selected candidate will be employed on Special Service Agreement

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure that the Pro-ACT project is implemented according to project timelines, provide technical support to DRDPM, liaise with partners and government agencies as needed.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Together with the Department of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Management (DRDPM) of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), WFP and FAO are implementing the EU funded Pro-resilience Action (PRO-ACT): Strengthening Shock Responsive Systems in Karamoja. The PRO-ACT project seeks to increase resilience to food shocks of chronic and acute food insecure households living in Karamoja by strengthening existing early warning systems and capacities of national and local actors to predict, reduce and respond to shocks.

To this end, PRO-ACT drives the below four outputs:

1. National and local stakeholders have improved capacity to generate and disseminate accurate, timely and actionable early warning (EW) information;

2. National and local stakeholders have improved systems and capacity to effectively prepare for and mitigate the impact of shocks on food security and nutrition based on early warning (EW) information

3. Communities and households in Karamoja benefit from anticipatory and early actions that contribute to strengthening their resilience to shocks and stresses.

4. Shock-affected households in Karamoja benefit from early response to food crises.

WFP is seeking a Coordination and Technical Support Officer with specialized skills in early warning systems, anticipatory action and disaster preparedness and response. The officer will be seconded to the DRDPM, to provide technical support on overall coordination of PRO-ACT, as well as liaise with government, partner agencies to implement activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support OPM/DRDPM on different policy engagements EWS, DRM, EPR, etc.
• Compile reports for all the different activities implemented under the PRO-ACT
• Support the DRDPM with coordination of stakeholders
• Supervise day-to-day management of activities and project outputs at national level
• Ensure that all requests for activity implementation from OPM/DRDPM are reviewed before they are submitted to WFP
• Support the development of interventions around shock-responsive systems
• Convene and facilitate partners’ dialogue to refine appropriate anticipatory actions and contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts in the Karamoja region
• Closely work with technical leads from WFP Kampala and Karamoja to ensure implementation of all activities under Pro-ACT are accomplished
• Support WFP and OPM with the report writing for mid- and end of project timelines, support to communications and advocacy, presentations, knowledge sharing
• Perform other duties as required

Deliverables

• Organize Project Steering Committee and Project Management Team meetings, as laid out in the PRO-ACT governance structure.
• Support the organization and follow up of activities at national and district level.
• Facilitate validation of trigger models and anticipatory action plans for Karamoja.
• Support with the coordination of the simulation emergency response exercise
• Coordinate development and monitoring of annual, costed workplans
• Lead the development of reports, in accordance with donor reporting requirements.
• Ensure activity reports are produced and disseminated in a timely manner

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Leads by Example with Integrity

Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards:

Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards Respects others and values diversity:

Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same Stays focused and calm under pressure:

Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same

Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn: \

Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Delivers results for maximum impact:

Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results Delegates appropriately:

Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed Adapts readily to change:

Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Is inclusive and collaborative: Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues

Gives timely and constructive feedback:

Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback

Builds and shares new perspectives:

Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives

Applies Strategic Thinking

Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision:

Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision

Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things:

Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant Analyses and evaluates data:

Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making

Considers the impact of decisions:

Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Builds partnerships: Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with others

Collaborates to deliver common objectives:

Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common goals

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in social sciences, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, environmental science or other related field

Experience: At least seven years of work experience focusing on disaster risk reduction and mitigation, early warning systems, EPR, seasonal and crop forecasting models, etc

Skills and Abilities: Candidate should have Excellent project planning, coordination, and management skills, Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to coordinate across multiple units and organizations, Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relationships with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds, Good computer skills (Excel, Word, High level of ethical standards, integrity, transparency and accountability.

Language: Fluency in oral and written English, including strong writing skills

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20th January 2023

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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.

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