Programme Policy Officer (Relief, Livelihoods, Resilience & Climate Change), NOB Nairobi

Programme & Policy

Overview

Coordinate and oversee implementation of relief, livelihoods, and climate change programmes.

You have:

• Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Urban and Rural Development, or relevant field.
• At least five years of postgraduate professional experience in food systems and livelihoods.
• Proficiency in both oral and written English communication.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in livelihoods and resilience strategies and operational plans.
• Experience and familiarity within Somalia and/or the region is a plus.
• At least 1-year experience in providing training and mentorship in the area of expertise.

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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.

Posting Dates

Opening Date: 1 December 2020 Closing Date: 14 December 2020

Organizational Backround

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.

WFP Somalia’s Interim Country Strategic Plan 2019-2021 focuses on a new strategic shift towards strengthening resilience of communities; recognizing the interconnected nature of relief, nutrition, safety nets, food systems, capacity strengthening and partnerships, addressing some of the above causes within the context of chronic drought and frequent climate-related shocks as well as rapid urbanization and associated urban vulnerabilities.

This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates; female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of relief, resilience, livelihoods and climate change, and the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide technical oversight, mentorship and supervision to the relief, livelihoods (both food for assets and vocational training), resilience and climate change technical team, Area Offices and partners; • Coordinate implementation of the projects, including through oversight on resources and activities; • Inform WFP internal planning processes related to relief and livelihoods, including through review of the implementation plan and monthly distribution plan for the related activities; • Manage, prioritize and plan for resources to ensure that activities are implemented according to plan; • Provide capacity building to partners and staff at field level, which includes introduction and linkages to new technologies, field demonstrations and sites visits and sharing of standard methodologies • Support programme implementation through review of relief and livelihood proposals and presentation of project proposals for relief & livelihoods activities to the Country Project Committee. • Participate in the review of Monitoring & Evaluation tools and Cooperating Partners reporting formats for relief, livelihoods and resilience activities; • Use knowledge base to advise programme improvement and design; • Participate in support and supervision missions to project sites to supervise progress and assist Area Offices in resolving challenges and ensuring compliance and maintenance of standards of projects; • Develop and provide inputs for donor funding proposals and donor reports; • Participate in the development of the Humanitarian Response Plan – Food security component as well as related reporting: • Provide mentorship for Calls for Proposals, based on community action plans and seasonal analysis and response plans; • Ensure that project information and database repository is kept up to date, provide activity briefs and information for communication and reporting; • Prepare briefing and communications materials, photos and beneficiary stories on relief, livelihood and resilience and climate change activities; • Participate in relevant inter-agency groups and contribute to related documents and discussions; including but not limited to water task force, Resilience and Climate Change Strategy meetings; • Participation in the food security cluster meetings on behalf of WFP; • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Urban and Rural Development, or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience: At least five years of postgraduate professional experience in designing and implementing multi-faceted food systems and livelihoods programmes in arid and semi-arid areas.

Language: Proficiency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.

Knowledge & Skills: - In-depth knowledge and experience in development of livelihoods and resilience strategies and operational plans; - Solid understanding of and expertise in community engagement processes and links to local governance; - Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions; - Courtesy, tact and the ability to maintain effective working relations with colleagues and external partners; - Should have strong analytical and communication skills; - Experience and familiarity within Somalia and/or the region is a plus. - Experience in managing a team. - Proven experience in handling a project end-to-end. - Knowledge in the area of Urban Poverty and Urban Vulnerability is desirable. - At least 1-year experience in providing training, mentorship in the area of expertise.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

WFP is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

Terms and Conditions

Contract Duration: 1 year

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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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