Programme Policy Officer (Relief) Rakhine

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support program planning and implementation for food assistance activities.

You have:

• Advanced University Degree in international relations, political or economic science, business administration, or other relevant academic areas.
• Fluency in both oral and written English and Myanmar.
• At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in programme implementation and project management.
• Experience in humanitarian or development settings is an asset, including designing, implementing and managing humanitarian activities, institutional partnerships, and relationships with key local stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
• Strong project management expertise; leadership and team management experience; Sound judgment, critical reflection skills, resourcefulness, and initiative; strong networking and management of diverse stakeholders; Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 January 2025-23:59-GMT+06:30 Myanmar Time (Yangon)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 for the effective planning, coordination, and implementation of WFP’s programmatic activities, focusing on General Food Assistance (GFA). These activities primarily use cash-based transfer (CBT) and hybrid modalities to assist approximately 300,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable populations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Act as Deputy Head of Programme/SO1 Manager to oversee the implementation of GFA, ensuring alignment with WFP policies, standards, and strategic objectives.

• Ensure effective coordination and integration of CBT and hybrid modalities into program delivery, addressing operational challenges and improving efficiency.

• Monitor program activities to ensure timely and quality delivery of assistance to beneficiaries.

• Provide technical support to the Programme team on CBT and hybrid modalities, ensuring adherence to WFP guidelines and risk mitigation measures.

• Support the design and roll-out of innovative approaches to improve program effectiveness and beneficiary experience.

• Review and validate distribution plans, budgets, and reports to maintain high programmatic standards.

• Act as the focal point for coordination with other units (e.g., logistics, finance, and monitoring) to ensure seamless program implementation.

• Represent the Programme unit in internal and external coordination meetings as needed.

• Mentor and supervise Programme staff to build their technical skills and operational capacity.

• Organize and facilitate training sessions for WFP staff, cooperating partners, and stakeholders on CBT, hybrid modalities, and programmatic best practices.

• Support the Head of Programme in creating a collaborative and results-oriented team environment.

• Contribute to the preparation of regular programmatic reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors.

• Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Advanced University Degree in international relations, political or economic science, business administration, or other relevant academic areas.

Technical skills: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written English and Myanmar.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in programme implementation and project management. Experience in humanitarian or development settings is an asset, including designing, implementing and managing humanitarian activities, institutional partnerships, and relationships with key local stakeholders.

Critical Success Factors: Strong project management expertise; leadership and team management experience; Sound judgment, critical reflection skills, resourcefulness, and initiative; strong networking and management of diverse stakeholders; Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Ability to work with minimum of supervision; to supervise and train support staff; and be willing to travel and to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Reflief) Rakhine

Grade : NO-B Type of contract: Fixed Term Number of Post : 1 Duration: 12 months Duty Station: Sittwe Date of Publication: 8 January 2025 Deadline of Application: 22 January 2025 This vacancy announcement is open for Myanmar nationals only. Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension and leave plus medical insurance.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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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